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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 Government

Cleaning up the books: Edgewood manager says leadership fixing town’s accounting

by Rodd Cayton August 24, 2026

The Village of Tijeras celebrated their Route 66 Centennial this past Saturday with hundreds of folks attending to listen to live music, watch classic cars and shop through an arts & crafts show. There was even a waterslide for kids to cool off in the sizzling summer heat. Music entertainment was provided by Tripple-X Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

East Mountains, Events

Fun in the sun: Route 66 celebration brings revelry, music to Tijeras

by Rodd Cayton August 24, 2026

Courts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood

Edgewood police defend license plate cameras as new NM privacy law takes effect

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 24, 2026

Water service has apparently been restored to the Town of Estancia after a cleanup contractor reportedly damaged a main supply line. The town’s website had a one-sentence update (“Water has been restored!”) posted above an announcement of the outage.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Estancia

Estancia Mayor Pro Tem appears in court on felony alcohol charges

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 24, 2026

Veterans in the East Mountains area will have the opportunity next month to find answers and resources they need. The office of House District 22 Rep. Stefani Lord is hosting the Sept. 9 East Mountains Veterans Services Fair, which will bring together several agencies to create a one-stop shopping situation.

East Mountains, Events

East Mountains fair to showcase services for veterans

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 14, 2026

Edgewood Town Commission

Edgewood, Local Government

Edgewood never billed for $200,000 in sewer services, police gas cards shut off as town discovers more fiscal problems

by Pat Davis August 7, 2026

The Edgewood Animal Shelter. (Courtesy photo)

Edgewood, New Mexico State Gov.

Something to bark about: Local animal shelters receive $180K for health and comfort improvements

by Rodd Cayton July 24, 2026

Drums of the North and cannon fire return to Edgewood in August when the Pirate Viking Summer Festival sails back into Wildlife West Nature Park for its seventh year, promising two days of history, fantasy and full-throated adventure in the Southwest.

+Arts & Culture, Edgewood

Pirates and Vikings storm Edgewood for 7th Annual Summer Festival

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 23, 2026

Mountainair is mourning the loss of Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a fixture of New Mexico municipal government whose career touched three towns, two emergency responder uniforms and, by her mayor's account, nearly everyone who ever needed a straight answer at Town Hall.

Local Government, Mountainair

Mountainair mayor appoints Wayne Jones to fill late wife’s council seat

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 23, 2026

Mountainair is mourning the loss of Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a fixture of New Mexico municipal government whose career touched three towns, two emergency responder uniforms and, by her mayor's account, nearly everyone who ever needed a straight answer at Town Hall.

Mountainair, Obituaries

Mountainair mourns Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a legend of NM municipal government

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 23, 2026