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Albuquerque police were on scene on Piñon Road in Cedar Crest Thursday afternoon following an APD officer, who was wanted for numerous crimes, committing suicide during a standoff with police early Thursday. / The Independent staff photo

Courts, Justice & Safety

APD officer dies by suicide after domestic violence investigation in Cedar Crest

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district.

What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 5, 2025

Matt Armenta held a lead in the race for Tijeras village councilor Tuesday night, capturing 39% of the vote with partial returns from all four precincts, according to unofficial election results as of 10 p.m.

Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

by Kevin Hendricks November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

Peter Nieto was decisively on top in the Mountainair mayoral race as of 10 p.m. on Election Night. (Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

Nieto elected Mountainair mayor, challenger within five votes of Dial in Estancia

by Kevin Hendricks November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will ask voters Nov. 4 to continue two mill levies that have funded school improvements for years, district officials said.

Edgewood, Education, Moriarty

Moriarty-Edgewood $20 million school bond passes, paving way for facility improvements

by Kevin Hendricks November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.

East Mountains, Politics & Elections

Where and how to vote in the East Mountains

by Kevin Hendricks November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

The Torrance County Detention Facility located in Estancia, New Mexico.

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico trial lawyers mobilize to represent detained immigrants

by Kevin Hendricks November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

County Line Feed NM is offering free water to Melody Ranch Residents who are affected by the water shut-off.

NM State Gov., Torrance County

State allocates emergency funds to provide water to Melody Ranch community

by Kevin Hendricks November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

An explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery prompted authorities to urge residents to shelter indoors Friday as thick smoke drifted over parts of this southeastern New Mexico city.

General Interest, New Mexico

Explosion rocks Artesia refinery

by Kevin Hendricks October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will welcome community members to join in costume on Saturday, Nov. 1 in its annual Zombie Fun Run.

Edgewood, Events

Edgewood to host post-Halloween Zombie Run

by Kevin Hendricks October 30, 2025October 30, 2025