New Mexican children will be able to participate in the first Youth Ranch Rodeo, which will be held in Santa Fe on July 19. The East Mountain Rodeo Association of Edgewood (EMRA) was founded in 2020 and has hosted five adult rodeo competitions since then. Now, it is giving the kids a shot. It will […]
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Town of Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap
By Andrea Vasquez Public comment during the Jan. 28 Town of Edgewood meeting raised a series of issues concerning transparency, which was a common denominator among the citizens who spoke at the Town Hall. Citizen Adrian Chavez Sr. took the podium to express his feelings and concerns about former commissioner Sterling Donner’s reason for resignation. […]
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Reserve your Spot for Annual Build-a-Pal by The Edgewood Community Library
By Andrea Vasquez The Edgewood Community Library will host its annual Build-a-Pal event on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 171B, NM 344, Edgewood, NM 87015. This hands-on event will be fun and educational. This event’s intention is to allow children to create a one-of-a-kind, Valentine-themed stuffed animal to take home. All supplies will be provided […]
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Feds Charge, Arrest Operator of Cannabis Facilities Near Estancia
By Kevin Hendricks A two-time Navajo Nation presidential candidate who is linked to two cannabis greenhouse operations that were raided by multiple law enforcement agencies Jan. 23 is facing a slew of federal charges. Federal authorities arrested Dineh Benally, who operates the Nihooka Dine Earthly People Church operation near Estancia, in Los Lunas the day […]
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Feds Raid Two Cannabis Greenhouse Grow Operations in Torrance County
By Kevin Hendricks Multiple federal law enforcement agencies, along with state and local police, raided at least two cannabis greenhouse operations near Estancia. Agents and officers from the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New Mexico State Police and the Torrance County Sheriff’s Department arrived en masse at the facilities […]
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Extreme cold warning for New Mexico residents
The National Weather Service issued a severe weather alert for the New Mexico community. According to the NWS website, extreme cold temperatures will remain in effect from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. MST on Tuesday. The coldest temperatures of the season are here. An arctic air mass will hit New Mexico tonight, causing below-freezing conditions […]
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Campbell Ranch Subdivision Approval Decision Will Have a Second Hearing
By Andrea Vasquez Campbell Ranch Corp. will have its second public quasi-judicial hearing and first one of the year on Jan. 30. The meeting, organized by the Edgewood Commission, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Town Hall, 171 A. NM 344. The hearing will address an appeal for the recent minor subdivision […]
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Healing Through Horses
By Andrea Vasquez Located on the outskirts of the breathtaking Edgewood scenic views, a woman diligently works to create a horse haven that can heal and reconnect humans to themselves. June Stanley, a mechanical engineer, has a unique connection with her horses. After putting off time to grow personally and professionally, she rediscovered her love […]
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Torrance County Commissioners Extend ICE’s Correctional Facility Contract Despite Inhumane Treatment Allegations
By Andrea Vasquez The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners agreed to extend once again their geopolitical contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for at least three more months. During the special meeting held on Dec. 30, several immigration defense groups voiced their concerns with the decision to expand the contract for a […]
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Life in the East Mountains: A Journey to Edgewood
By Andrea Vasquez To be loved is to be seen, and for Gladys Hinds, love abounds in her life, especially in the form of watchful neighbors. At the remarkable age of 94 (soon to be 95), Gladys is “sharp like the end of a tack,” as her neighbor Treva West explains. If you visit her […]