MESD Early Childhood students get up close with NMDOT
Most kids love big trucks and students (and their miniature horse) at the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s Early Childhood Center got up close and personal with…
The Tumbleweed Snowman is 30 years old. See how he’s changed since 1995
OK, Albuquerque, do you know what today is? Yes, it’s #GivingTuesday (an important day in a nonprofit newsroom) but it’s also Tumbleweed Tuesday, the day…
Thankful for locals who’ll be buying local and reading local this season
From the publisher… Pat Davis, Publisher “People have a right to know… Since The Independent News first closed its doors in 2022, no journalists have…
Former Mayor David Rusk, 85, champion of transit, Downtown, passes away
David Rusk, the former mayor of Albuquerque known for his contributions to the city’s arts and public transit, has passed away at the age of…
City honors Clara Padilla Andrews’ historic female Hispanic leadershiop
This report is compiled from information submitted by the City of Albuquerque, which is responsible for the content. The City of Albuquerque has renamed the Singing…
Local business to host ‘Love Donation Day’ for grieving family
Staff report Buttercrust Pizza, a local staple in Moriarty, is holding a “Love Donation Day” on April 23 to support the Brewer family, who recently…
COW Awards return: A moo-ving celebration of Edgewood volunteers
By Andrea Vasquez The town of Edgewood recognized the remarkable efforts of a select group of individuals through the annual COW (Community On the Way)…
Hal Crossley and the New Town of Buford, NM
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben Buford, New Mexico had its beginnings on 160…
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New Mexico lawmakers advance competing visions on gun policy (Page 8)
New Mexico legislators are weighing four bills that would significantly reshape the state’s gun laws, with proposals ranging from permitless carry to enhanced penalties for…
New Mexico pack burro race series announces 2026 schedule across four historic towns
The Edgewood-based Strike It Rich Pack Burro Race Series will return this year with four races across historic mining communities, organizers announced Tuesday. The series…
Gun show set for mid-March in Moriarty (Page 7)
A two-day gun show will be held at the Moriarty Civic Center on March 14-15, offering vendors and collectors a weekend marketplace for firearms and…
Edgewood commission names new leaders (Page 4)
The Edgewood Town Commission selected Mike Rariden as mayor and Stephen Murillo as mayor pro tem during a special meeting Jan. 20. Rariden, who represents…