The governor’s call to surrender unwanted guns netted State Police 150 handguns and 422 rifles and/or shotguns this past weekend in Albuquerque and another 684 at similar events around the state. It was the second buyback event hosted by the State Police as a part of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s crusade against gun violence in […]
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We Deserve Better Water Management
Submitted by Zach Withers, Co-Owner Polk’s Folly Farm I have lived in the East Mountains my whole life. I grew up in the country and now I live in suburbia. Despite the dramatic changes I still love my home and my community, and am not writing to protest people joining. But for a community to […]
We Deserve Better Water Management
Submitted by Zach Withers, Co-Owner Polk’s Folly Farm I have lived in the East Mountains my whole life. I grew up in the country and now I live in suburbia. Despite the dramatic changes I still love my home and my community, and am not writing to protest people joining. But for a community to […]
Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
Correction
In the Dec. 29 issue of the Independent, we incorrectly stated that Darius Semore Welch, a suspect in the killing of Brian Enright in Edgewood, was the victim’s son-in-law. At the time of publication, law enforcement was not clear on the familial relationship. Police now say that Welch was the stepson of Enright.
Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
Forest Service Opens Wildfire Camp for Women
In an effort to encourage more women to fight wildfires, Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands – Sandia Ranger District are hosting a Women in Wildfire Camp March 8 – 11, 2024 for women interested in exploring a career in wildland firefighting. Camp participants will gain a greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of wildland […]
Community Briefs
Senior Town Hall The Town of Edgewood is hosting a Seniors Town Hall on Friday, January 5th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm at the Edgewood Town Hall. All seniors in the Edgewood community are invited to attend to learn more about state and county services including the Senior Center, provide their ideas for activities […]

