Frost is now a regular visitor to the high country. The great fiery explosions of oranges and reds that lit up the Sandias are nearing their end. Late autumn and longer nights are officially here. For many, especially in the southwest, this may be an end to a season of day hikes and excursions into […]
Patrick Davis
Pintos Hall of Fame Adds Three
Two former coaches, Joe Bailey and Bobby McIntyre, and former two-sport athlete Jordan Russell were inducted last week into the Moriarty High School Athletic Hall of Fame. During the induction ceremony held Oct. 28 at the school, several people paid tribute to the Class of 2023, with Bailey garnering the bulk of the praise. “Coach […]
Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Nov. 8, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Zoning Meeting Nov. 14, 3 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Parks and Recreation Meeting Nov. 8, 6 p.m., Edgewood Municipal Building Town Commission Meeting Nov. 14, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Town Commission Meeting Nov […]
East Mountain High School Speech and Debate on the Rebound
Like seemingly everything else, the virus took its toll not only on the East Mountain High School speech and debate team, but on the endeavor statewide. Although the program had a long and proud history, the Timberwolves group had become a shell of what it once had been. But with significant effort and perseverance, the […]
One Woman Tackles Robocall Scams
Barbara Mohon is my new hero. This Santa Fe lady, a retired dental hygienist, took on the junk callers who pestered her daily and won in court. She began with all the things we’re supposed to do – registering on the do-not-call (DNC) list, blocking them on her cell phone, and pressing the opt-out on […]
Community Briefs
Help for your Puppies and Kittens Friends of Estancia Valley Animals is helping those who need to find good stable homes for puppies and kittens, along with helping getting the mom dog spayed for free. They are also offering low-cost spay and neuter services for residents of Edgewood and surrounding area. For more information call […]
Martha Liebert Library Honored as Bernalillo “Cultural Center”
The Library Director at Martha Liebert Public Library receives the NMLA Community Achievement award from the New Mexico Library Association.
The Special Districts on your Ballot
My old friend Robert Daigh liked to joke that he was in the “used beer and groceries” business. That was his bit of earthy humor when talking about the community water andsanitation district that he helped to create. My friend was a founding board member of El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District, […]
The Signpost: Oct. 27, 2023
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The Independent’s Community News Briefs
Fall Festival Join Legacy Church tonight in Edgewood for a Fall Festival from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. for some good family fun. There will be something for everyone including a bouncy house, a hayride, chili cook off, pie-eating contest, and so much more. Basketball Bingo Come one, come all to support the Mountainair Mustang Basketball Program. […]