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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains

Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]

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Halloween Events Abound Across East Mountains

Halloween is right around the corner and the East Mountains have geared up for a spook-tacular weekend. A Halloween weekend that all ghouls, goblins, vampires and even humans can enjoy with their whole family. The Independent Staff have rounded up a few of the fang-tastic events happening this weekend that we think you will enjoy. […]

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Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal

After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]

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Area Runners Brave Heat in State Meet Dress Rehearsal

After the final race at the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza cross country meet Oct. 21, Moriarty head coach Ben Wiltbank spoke to his runners as they sat in a shaded area, drenched in sweat. “Who here didn’t feel like they were gonna die out there?” Wiltbank asked. “It was hot. Your times are not gonna be what […]