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

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%.

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.

East Mountains, Food

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.

East Mountains, Edgewood, Moriarty, Politics & Elections

It’s time to vote

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

Estancia Library

Estancia, General Interest

Estancia library reopens after vehicle damages electrical equipment

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

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue will welcome trick-or-treaters at all 14 fire stations Friday evening as part of its annual "Operation Boo" initiative.

Bernalillo County, Events

Bernalillo County fire stations to distribute Halloween candy during ‘Operation Boo’

by nm.news October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Flamez

East Mountains restaurants offer free meals amid federal SNAP benefit halt

by nm.news October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

After shoplifting 50+ times, New Mexico man sentenced to 4+ years in prison under new Organized Retail Crime law

by nm.news October 30, 2025October 30, 2025