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After a close race for the Edgewood Town Commission District 1 seat, incumbent Ken Brennan held onto his seat by just over 100 votes. (Town of Edgewood)

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Newly reelected Commissioner Brennan to focus on road construction, water rights

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Bernalillo County Commissioner Chair Eric Olivas, right, and winning designer, Lauren Monet Bruss, unveil the winning proposed ‘Welcome to Sandia Park’ sign at the EMPAC community gathering on July 9th, held at Lantern Ridge. (EMPAC)

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.

District 5 update from Commissioner Olivas: Reports on housing investment, infrastructure projects

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

The Town of Edgewood is drafting an ordinance to restrict large grass areas and regulate future golf course development as officials grapple with declining water resources in the semi-arid region.

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Edgewood Commission to discuss Town Manager posting in special meeting

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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.

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County

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.

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County

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)

Sandoval County, Westside

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.

Congress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Sandoval County

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.

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County

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, Sandoval County

New Mexico trial lawyers mobilize to represent detained immigrants

by Kevin Hendricks November 3, 2025November 3, 2025