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Members of an Air Force honor guard team stand in formation during a Veterans Day ceremony. (Joshua Magbanua)

General Interest, Westside

Estancia Valley Classical Academy to host Veterans Day ceremony, breakfast

by nm.news November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

The town of Mountainair has completed its Roosevelt Street reconstruction project, with only parking space striping remaining, Mayor Peter Nieto announced Thursday.

General Interest, Mountainair

Mountainair completes Roosevelt Street project ahead of schedule

by nm.news November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

East Mountain Girl Scout troops are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 14 to help local families facing food insecurity.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Girl Scouts launch community food drive in East Mountain area

by nm.news November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Route 66 Elementary students will benefit from $250,000 in roof repairs and $1 million in HVAC upgrades, ensuring comfortable learning conditions year-round.

Congress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Sandoval County

What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students

by nm.news November 6, 2025November 5, 2025

New Mexico Pack Burros is among eight finalists at Adventure Pitch Fest, a state-sponsored event showcasing dozens of outdoor businesses at the Albuquerque Rail Yards. The pitch battle begins at 6 p.m., with the event running from 3 to 7 p.m.

Business, Edgewood

Edgewood burro business to compete for $15,000

by nm.news November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Kenneth Snow overtook three other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Robin Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%.

Sandoval County

Snow, Spalding projected to overtake incumbent Moriarty councilor, possible recount

by nm.news November 4, 2025November 6, 2025

After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Edgewood, three town commission seats were up for grabs, with some candidates running unopposed and others just scraping by with enough votes to take office. Here are the numbers as of 10 p.m. on Election Night.

Brennan projected to narrowly hold onto commission seat, beating out Chavez

by nm.news November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Local brewery partners with food pantry for holiday drive

by nm.news November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Early voting begins Tuesday for the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election in Santa Fe and Torrance counties, with voters able to cast ballots in nonpartisan races for municipal offices, school boards and special districts.

Congress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Sandoval County

It’s time to vote

by nm.news November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Estancia Library

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Estancia library reopens after vehicle damages electrical equipment

by nm.news November 3, 2025November 3, 2025