Edgewood residents launch petition to disincorporate town
After debacle over fire service and budget overspending, residents push for election to undo town status
What happens when a town wants to unburden itself from the responsibilities of being a town? Or if residents conclude,โฆ
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Edgewood eyes millions in cuts to plug overspending gap
Commissioners citing overspending as “mistakes of the past” pledge balanced budget for FY27
Three dead, 18 first responders hospitalized after hazmat incident at Mountainair home
An unidentified substance exposed nearly two dozen people; investigators believe narcotics may be involved

Edgewood residents launch petition to disincorporate town
After debacle over fire service and budget overspending, residents push for election to undo town status
Rariden welcomed back to commission, for now, as efforts to restore fire service move forward
Just before the commission gaveled into session Tuesday, Rariden gave a brief statement saying his computer access had been restored and he would remain.ย
Edgewood adopts fireworks ban, punts on criminalizing some activities during fire restrictions
Commissioners worry broad language in fire restrictions could limit everyday activities
Edgewood mayor withdraws resignation, but commission schedules replacement vote anyway
Commission seems poised to revisit fire agreement, town staffing in upheaval
Edgewood mayor to resign next week
Resignation would set up appointment for third commissioner in this seat in a year

Full Circle: Estancia superintendent retiring as a lover of rural schools
After 45 years in education, Cindy Sims is retiring at the end of the school year
Full Circle: Estancia superintendent retiring as a lover of rural schools
After 45 years in education, Cindy Sims is retiring at the end of the school year
Local firefighters arrested, held in assault on mentally ill man in Estancia
Suspects denied attack, but video showed otherwise

State offers free water testing for Tijeras residents
Testing follows findings of PFAS in local water systems
East Mountain voters have lots of contested races on primary ballots
Primaries feature challenges to established incumbents in local offices
Controversial Tijeras zoning fight stalls as village sets sight on ordinance changes
Applicant says she will “pause” her plans to see how Village changes impact it

NMDOT warns of “significant” weekend delays on I-40 in Carnuel through June
I-40 reduced to one lane during weekend bridge work
U.S. House passes Farm Bill with 9 bills for ranchers, farmers from N.M.’s Rep. Vasquez
Rep. Gabe Vasquez joins 13 Democrats in bipartisan vote, securing nine provisions for New Mexico ranchers, farmers and tribal communities
Supreme Court orders Rep. Dow back on the ballot
Republican Party had made Dow’s case a partisan public debate over voter access
NMDOT seeks public input on changes to NM 333 and NM 217 intersection
More traffic signals or a roundabout lead the ideas to address safety
A New Mexico senator earns James Beard nomination alongside Mesa Provisions, Bow & Arrow Brewing
Food pioneers behind Mesa Provisions, Bow & Arrow Brewing also elevate New Mexico to national foodie spotlight

Opinion: Continuing to deliver for the East Mountains
Letter to the Editor from Bernalillo Co. Commissioner Eric Olivas

Bregman polling: Epstein stories lowered Haaland support in Dem. gov primary
Analysis & Commentary in the New Mexico Political Report

