Families with school-age children in the East Mountains have a chance to connect with neighbors and celebrate the new school year at a free community ice cream social this Saturday. First Baptist Church Tijeras will host a Back to School Ice Cream Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, offering families an opportunity […]
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Estancia residents asked to conserve water during emergency well repairs
All Estancia residents were asked to conserve water through Wednesday as the town conducts emergency repairs to Well #8, which supplies the community’s water system, according to a county statement issued Tuesday. Bottled water is available for residents Wednesday at the Town of Estancia Fire Department, located at 1001 E. Highland Avenue, while repairs are […]
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Edgewood man charged with sexual crimes against minor
A 24-year-old man was arrested in late July on charges including criminal sexual penetration of a minor following an investigation into an incident at an elementary school, Edgewood police said. The Edgewood Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested the suspect on one count each of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, burglary and contributing to […]
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Mountainair Town Council approves police salary increases as waste, credit card fees set to rise
Mountainair residents will see increased costs for waste collection and credit card payments beginning in September, while the town boosts police salaries to address recruitment challenges that have left positions vacant. The Mountainair Town Council approved salary increases for the police department, with the Police Chief position receiving a $5 per hour raise and patrol […]
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“I want my mom!”: Grown street racer cries, begs for mom after being busted by BCSO
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an illegal street race near the Isleta Amphitheater on Aug. 3. When one racer tried to make a hasty getaway, BCSO used a law enforcement helicopter to track him offender more than 12 minutes through local streets in southeast Albuquerque until he hit a dead end in […]
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Madrid radio station, Mountainair arts festival receive state music grants
A community radio station in Madrid will host a free all-day music festival and a small-town arts celebration in Mountainair will support a dozen musicians as part of New Mexico’s effort to bring music programming to underserved communities. KMRD-96.9 FM will use grant funding from the New Mexico Music Commission to celebrate its 10th anniversary […]
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New Mexico awards $1.3 million in grants to prepare for historic Route 66 centennial
New Mexico is accelerating preparations for the 2026 centennial of Route 66, awarding more than $1.3 million in grants to communities along the historic highway to boost marketing efforts, fund special events and improve infrastructure. The New Mexico Tourism Department announced last week that it has distributed $1,306,097 in the second round of its Route […]
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City Council to discuss Moriarty’s future infrastructure and budgeting at next meeting
By Connor Currier At the Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Moriarty City Council is set to make decisions that could significantly shape the city’s infrastructure, budgeting and public safety landscape for years to come. This meeting is expected to spark discussion and provide direction on major planning issues for the future of the city. […]
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Town of Edgewood cancels workshop and meeting
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood’s workshop and commission meeting, originally set for Aug. 12, have both been cancelled. According to Edgewood’s Community Liaison, Linda Burke, said both sessions were canceled due to a “posting error” by the administration. “We will inform the community when these agenda items will be discussed in the near […]
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Local artist to showcase new abstract paintings in ‘Atmospheric Connections’ exhibition in Madrid
Calliope Gallery will present “Atmospheric Connections: an artist’s journey,” featuring new paintings by local artist Bonnie Teitelbaum, opening Saturday, Aug.16, with a reception from 4-7 p.m.. The exhibition will run through Sept. 22. This marks the second exhibition this year at Calliope featuring what gallery owners Barbara Harnack and Michael Lancaster term an “outsider artist” […]