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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

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

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.

What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students

by Kevin Hendricks November 6, 2025November 5, 2025

Politics & Elections

White trails in polls and money—but says 65% of Albuquerque voted for change

by Jesse Jones November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sunport isn’t on FAA’s list for “radical” service reductions, but many popular connections are

by City Desk ABQ November 6, 2025November 6, 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

Albuquerque, nm.news, Politics & Elections

Fiebelkorn, Grout easily win council re-election

by Pat Davis November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

Albuquerque, Politics & Elections

Lewis wins re-elect, dampening Dem plans for council pickup

by Pat Davis November 4, 2025November 4, 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