Edgewood, New Mexico
Edgewood is a town of 6,124 people in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Why visit Edgewood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Monte Largo, South Mountain, American Vaudeville Museum and Wildlife West Nature Park.
Weather in Edgewood
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About Edgewood
Edgewood is a town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. Through annexations, its town boundaries now extend into Bernalillo and Torrance Counties. Although in Santa Fe County, Edgewood is geographically closer to Albuquerque than to the city of Santa Fe. As of the 2020 census, Edgewood had a population of 6,174.
From the Wikipedia article Edgewood, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
American Vaudeville Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum in Edgewood, New Mexico
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Wildlife West Nature Park
Hiking and trails · 4.2 mi
Zoo in New Mexico, United States
87 North Frontage Road, Edgewood
10:00-18:00
Restaurants and cafes15
Chili Hills Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, American · 5.0 mi
5 NM-344, Edgewood
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-16:00
China Chef
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.7 mi
4 George Court, Edgewood
Mo,We-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Lil Mama's Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.7 mi
150 NM-344, Edgewood
Tu-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 4.9 mi
24 NM SR 344 Exit 1, Edgewood
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00; Dec 24 10:00-14:00; Dec 25 off
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 5.2 mi
1940 Old US Route 66 B, Edgewood
Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
3 more on the map.
History
Homesteaders moving into the American West created the initial settlements that grew into what is now the town of Edgewood. Taking advantage of the federal Homestead Acts, pioneer families obtained land claims and began farming and ranching in the Edgewood area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Edgewood was founded by a group of southern Santa Fe County residents and landowners. After the incorporation of the town in 1999, large areas of land were annexed. Efforts by the town government to avoid annexing properties whose owners did not wish to be brought within the town boundaries resulted in a checkerboard pattern of incorporated and unincorporated properties, one of the issues to be resolved in the town's Comprehensive Plan. One controversial annexation greatly enlarged the municipal boundaries and was the source of vigorous public debate. Despite two appeals and one lawsuit, the annexation was upheld.
From the History section of Edgewood, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship8
San Antonito Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 5.3 mi
18 County Road 7, Edgewood
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Edgewood Medical and Dental Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
7 Municipal Way, Edgewood
Map of Edgewood
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bernalillo County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-16: Dog Head Fire (Fire)
- 2013-09-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-04-03: White Fire (Fire)
- 2006-06-16: Malpais Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Algodones 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Bernalillo 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- North Valley 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Albuquerque 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Corrales 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- South Valley 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Rio Rancho 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Bosque Farms 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Santa Fe 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Los Lunas 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Edgewood New Mexico Public Library, AllenS, Public domain
- San Antonito Church, San Antonito NM, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
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