The Albuquerque BioPark will host its annual Family Picnic Night on Friday, August 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, featuring live music from local bands and family-friendly activities. The event will include performances on the Festival Green Stage starting at 5:15 p.m. with Picoso, followed by Spanish Broom at […]
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Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know
By Connor Currier Families across the East Mountains are preparing for a new school year that brings significant benefits, including universal free meals for all students and expanded educational options across multiple school districts serving the region. From Tijeras and Cedar Crest to Moriarty, Edgewood and the Estancia Valley communities of Estancia, Tajique, Torreon and […]
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Edgewood’s Back to School Teen Nite is back
By Connor Currier Edgewood teens, summer’s biggest party is making its return. The Town of Edgewood is bringing back its Back to School Teen Nite on Aug. 9, and it promises to be a night to remember. Hosted at Venus Park (181 NM-344) from 7 to 10 p.m., this free event is all about fun, […]
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On the Navajo Nation, the list of mystery wells continues to grow
This story was originally published by Capital & Main. By Jerry Redfern On a warm evening in early June, Loretta Johnson pointed her white Chevy Silverado with a Navajo blanket-patterned steering wheel cover south on the main road leading out of Shiprock, New Mexico, and hit the accelerator — lightly. The retired nurse drove herself and […]
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Free vaccination clinic offers summer health protection in Edgewood
Edgewood residents can access free vaccinations Thursday at a community clinic. First Choice Community Health Care will host a “Got Shots” vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at its Edgewood center, 7 Municipal Way. The clinic represents a partnership between multiple New Mexico healthcare organizations, including the New Mexico Primary Care Association, […]
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Vista Grande Church to offer free school supplies for East Mountains students
East Mountains families preparing for the upcoming school year can get free basic school supplies for their children at a community giveaway this weekend. Vista Grande Church will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Tijeras, located at 11820 NM-337 in Tijeras. The supplies are […]
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Moriarty ignored repeated audit warnings before $5M budget overrun, financial chaos
By Connor Currier City Councilors seemed surprised last week when their newly-installed City Clerk and Treasurer, Deborah Liu, laid out tens of thousands of dollars in payroll errors and fines levied by the IRS in June against the city. However, independent auditors have been warning the city’s elected officials and fiscal managers for years that […]
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New Mexico distributes $258,500 in job creation grants to 11 counties
Communities across New Mexico will receive increased funding to create jobs, support local businesses and strengthen regional economies as the state distributed $258,500 in economic development grants to projects spanning 11 counties. The funding through the Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) program targets workforce development, business retention and infrastructure improvements in both rural […]
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New Mexico green chile roast returns to D.C. for student scholarships
New Mexico students pursuing agriculture degrees will benefit from an East Coast fundraiser featuring the state’s signature crop, as alumni organize a green chile roast event in the Washington, D.C., area to raise scholarship money while promoting the state’s top-ranked chile industry. The Sam Steel Society Council, the alumni organization for New Mexico State University’s […]
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Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest
By Connor Currier Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding caused significant water damage to the interior of the shop, prompting staff to announce a closure of at least two weeks while repairs are underway. […]