Edgewood Independent

by: contributo

Last-minute budget deal to send millions to Mountain Air, East Mountains, drought and farm loans

Congresswoman Stansbury key to securing earmarked funds for regional priorities WASHINGTON –  U.S....Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: contributo

The Independent returns to weekly coverage for Edgewood, Torrance County, E. Mtns news

After a brief break at the end of 2022, the hometown newspaper for Torrance County, Edgewood and...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: contributo

New Sheriff Seeks Funds to target 5,200 Felony Warrants in BernCo

John Allen is literally the new sheriff in town and he is wasting no time refocusing the...Read More

Edgewood Independent

Commissioner Candelaria Laid To Rest in Manzano Cemetery

County mourns loss of veteran, public servant by Leota Harriman, Editor-at-Large The church in the...Read More

Edgewood Independent

Commission Appoints New Clerk After Former Clerk Abandons Office

After months of investigations into allegations of malfeasance and irregularities by the elected...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: contributo

Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Moriarty-Area Home

Owner’s “Makeshift” Stove Blamed A Moriarty-area resident and their cat escaped...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

A new chapter for The Independent newspaper

The Independent is changing hands, and will continue publication under new ownership starting at...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Ger Demares

Estancia Bears football captures district title with win over Capitan before falling in playoffs

Estancia’s football team saved its biggest blowout for last. In their final home game of the...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Torrance County manager seeks to oust County Clerk; alleges malfeasance

The Torrance County Commission voted this week to ask the District Attorney to investigate...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

Showdown between Edgewood and Moriarty-Edgewood School District over gym

A showdown between two governing bodies, the town of Edgewood and the Moriarty-Edgewood School...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Senior centers reopening after two years of Covid restrictions

After two years of being shut down, senior centers across the state are re-opening and slowly...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Biz Buzz: Eastview Irrigation expands business to include welding

Sometimes one man’s loss is not another man’s gain but he takes it anyway. Such is the...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

‘Friendship set to music’: Trying to start an East Mountain Square Dance Club

An animated group of youngish old timers met recently over lunch to share their love of square...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Unique Boutique: when Mom supports her kid’s business venture

There is something special about a relationship between mother and daughter, but not everyone gets...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Wild ride: lost horse found safe

Adi the horse made it home safe and sound Sept. 7, following a 2-day stay with a veterinarian...Read More

Edgewood Independent

Edgewood’s Great Pumpkin breaks state record

This year the record for largest pumpkin in New Mexico was broken by a family in Edgewood. Their...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

Bright colors and nature inform the work of artist Dianne Doan

After completing a rewarding career as an educator in 2000, Dianne Doan began her adventure into...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Editorial Staf

Job Fair & Volunteer Expo in Edgewood

Working in tandem, the Greater East Mountain Chamber and New Mexico Workforce Connections will be...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Tamara Bicknell-Lombard

Record for Edgewood’s Great Pumpkin?

Tucked away in an unassuming family vegetable garden in Edgewood lives what could be the biggest...Read More

Edgewood Independent

by: Leota Harrima

High flyers vie for national championship

Moriarty’s skies will feature some high-flying pilots in a race for gliders, with participants...Read More