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Isaiah Trujillo, shown riding the bus last year, is one of thousands of New Mexico students heading back to school this month. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know

by nm.news August 1, 2025September 25, 2025

The Town of Edgewood is bringing back its Back to School Teen Nite on Aug. 9, and it promises to be a night to remember.

Edgewood, Events

Edgewood’s Back to School Teen Nite is back

by nm.news July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

First Choice Community Health Care will host a "Got Shots" vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Edgewood center, 7 Municipal Way.

Edgewood, Healthcare

Free vaccination clinic offers summer health protection in Edgewood

by nm.news July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Torrance County

Moriarty ignored repeated audit warnings before $5M budget overrun, financial chaos

by nm.news July 30, 2025September 25, 2025

New Mexico students pursuing agriculture degrees will benefit from an East Coast fundraiser featuring the state's signature crop, as alumni organize a green chile roast event in the Washington, D.C., area to raise scholarship money while promoting the state's top-ranked chile industry.

Food, New Mexico

New Mexico green chile roast returns to D.C. for student scholarships

by nm.news July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding caused significant water damage to the interior of the shop, prompting staff to announce a closure of at least two weeks while repairs are underway.

East Mountains, Jobs, Workers & Economy

Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest

by Kevin Hendricks and nm.news July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Edgewood, Obituaries

Barrie Gaines Barber April 21, 1940 – April 17, 2025

by nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Local Gov., Torrance County

Moriarty could owe employees $18,000 in backpay and thousands in IRS fines

by nm.news July 24, 2025September 25, 2025

Edgewood. (Source: Town of Edgewood)

Edgewood eyes unified approach to infrastructure with new advisory committees

by nm.news July 24, 2025August 31, 2025

Torrance County residents will have the opportunity to meet their local first responders during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia.

Events, Torrance County

Torrance County first responders to participate in National Night Out

by nm.news July 23, 2025September 25, 2025