Men versus women, now and then
In the 1960s my girlfriend insisted she could not live with me until we married, which we did. Decades later, when I asked my companion,…
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Without a Map: a story, Part 2
Without a map of the trails but still confident they knew where they were going, Joan and Mark buckled up their heavy backpacks and trudged…
‘Be a safe person’ if you know someone suicidal
She had a horrific childhood—prostituted out by her mother as young as two or three years old, and describing sexual, physical and emotional abuse at…
Other Colorados
What do you think of when you think about Colorado? The wealthy high-tech cities of the Front Range—Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs? The 54 peaks over…
Woofstock, animal control and Hank
Woofstock is coming up, the 22nd of September, 10 to 3 on the Edgewood soccer fields. The town can go and see lots of adoptable…
Celebrating a milestone! Typically, The Independent covers the news, but this Friday, Sept. 14, they are part of it. Come be part of the celebration,…
Biz Buzz: Dinner in the Field showcases local talents and products
A first-of-its-kind opportunity came to the East Mountains this past Saturday when two local businesses, Schwebach Farm of Moriarty and Roots Farm Café of Tijeras,…
Edgewood starts new comprehensive plan
It’s been 10 years since Edgewood updated its comprehensive plan, and the town is working with the Mid-Region Council of Governments to update the document….
A debate between Independent Jarratt Applewhite and Democrat Matthew McQueen, candidates for House District 50, will be held SEPTEMBER 18 at 5:30 p.m. at 1…
Bustin’ Clays tournament to champion community prosperity
The 3rd Annual Bustin’ Clays Tournament brings the together the excitement of shotgun sports with the beauty of New Mexico’s outdoors in autumn at Founders…