The Rt. 66 Arts Alliance continues its summer tradition of community art displays, encouraging youth and adult emerging artists to showcase their talents. This summer’s exhibit is on display at the East Mt. Library in Tijeras through August. 31. The exhibition includes art by Mad Joe Channey with hand-turned wood sculptures. Laura Hansen exhibits very […]
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Neighbors Sue Over Edgewood’s Plan to Taxi Aircraft on Public Road
Several residents have filed a lawsuit against the Town of Edgewood and a property owners’ association over ownership of a road in a housing subdivision. The lawsuit was filed because of a Jan. 16 Edgewood Commission decision to affirm approvals to taxi aircraft on roads in the Sandia Airpark Estates subdivision. The Independent reported that […]
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Edgewood Commission Gets Heated Over Town Budget
The July 23 Edgewood Town Commission got heated as the commission was expecting to welcome the new town clerk and discuss road repairs on I-40 between Sedillo Hill and the Edgewood exit. Newly appointed Town Clerk and Treasurer Michelle Jones joined the Town of Edgewood staff, providing some relief to Town Manager Nina McCracken who […]
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Will Higher Pay Rates Bring Cops to Mountainair?
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has called a special Town Council meeting to discuss hiring a police force. Currently, the town has no police officers. At the meeting, the mayor plans to request approval to update the pay scale to entice applicants. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in the Council […]
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The Independent News: July 18, 2024
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Memorial Held for First Responders in Helicopter Crash
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue honor guards stood watch as several dozen attendees paid tribute during a ceremony honoring four first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty two years ago. The solemn ceremony marked the second anniversary of the BCSO Metro 2 helicopter crash, which […]
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Edgewood Wants Public Input on Future of Town
Edgewood officials are holding the second public meeting to update the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be facilitated by the town’s consultant, Consensus Planning, and includes a presentation on the planning process to date, draft goals and objectives, and alternative land use scenarios for how Edgewood may grow in the next 20 years. Participants […]
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The Independent News: July 12, 2024
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Stansbury Continues Call for ICE to End Its Contract With Torrance County Detention Center
Since 2021, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury has been advocating for increased oversight of the Torrance County Detention Center in Estancia and for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its contract with CoreCivic, a private prison management company. In April, the Torrance County Commission voted to extend the contract with CoreCivic for an additional four months, […]
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Billion Dollar Renewable Energy Project Set to Start Commercial Operations in 2025
The $10 billion SunZia Transmission line and wind farm project is expected to start commercial operation in 2025, according to a recent press release. Officials say the wind project will start in 2026. The project is being developed by Pattern Energy, a renewable energy company owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. According to […]