Edgewood, town in Santa Fe, Bernalillo, and Sandoval counties in New Mexico, United States
Edgewood is a small town in New Mexico situated where the mountains meet the plains, spanning more than ninety square kilometers of mostly open land. Two main highways run through it: the historic Route 66 and Highway 344, which connect the town to nearby communities and Albuquerque.
The town was founded in the late 1800s by settlers who used the Homestead Act to claim and work the land. It became an officially incorporated town in 1999 and experienced rapid growth afterward, with the population nearly doubling within a decade as new neighborhoods attracted residents.
The town sits along Interstate 40, making it easy to reach from Albuquerque. The flat to rolling terrain with views of the nearby Sandia and Manzano Mountains offers good conditions for driving through the area or exploring the surroundings at your own pace.
Route 66 runs through the town, connecting it to one of America's most legendary highways that once served as a vital travel corridor. Today this historic road gives passing through a nostalgic feel tied to the era of classic American road travel.
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