Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas updated District 5 constituents this week on major housing investments, infrastructure improvements and legislative priorities affecting the East Mountains and Northeast Heights communities. The county has secured over $40 million in state funding for the BernCo Builds Community initiative, aimed at housing 1,000 individuals over the next two years. […]
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What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students
Students across the Moriarty-Edgewood School District will learn in safer buildings with improved climate control and modern technology following voters’ approval Tuesday of a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies. The measures maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for residents, district officials said. For students at Edgewood Middle School, the […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood burro business to compete for $15,000
An Edgewood-based company that organizes burro-powered races will compete Thursday for $15,000 in cash prizes in a statewide pitch competition for outdoor recreation businesses. New Mexico Pack Burros is among eight finalists at Adventure Pitch Fest, a state-sponsored event showcasing dozens of outdoor businesses at the Albuquerque Rail Yards. The pitch battle begins at 6 […]
Posted inMoriarty
Snow, Spalding projected to overtake incumbent Moriarty councilor, possible recount
By Lauren Lifke After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Moriarty, one city council seat was up for grabs, along with a municipal judge position and three school board seats. City Councilor: Kenneth Snow, Robin Spalding (possible recount) While two of the […]
Posted inEdgewood
Brennan projected to narrowly hold onto commission seat, beating out Chavez
By Lauren Lifke After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Edgewood, three town commission seats were up for grabs, with some candidates running unopposed and others just scraping by with enough votes to take office. Town Commission District 1: Kenneth Brennan Incumbent […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Local brewery partners with food pantry for holiday drive
Rumor Brewing Co. and East Mountain Food Pantry are teaming up for a fall food drive to support families in need during the holiday season. The drive will run throughout November, with donors able to drop off non-perishable items at Rumor Brewing Co., located next to the Cedar Crest Post Office. Top requested items include […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Where and how to vote in the East Mountains
By Lauren Lifke Election Day is Nov. 4, and voters across the state are flocking to vote for local city councilors, town and county commissioners, school board members, judges and other elected officials. In Estancia, Manzano, Encino, Mountainair and other communities in the East Mountains, positions for town commissioners and city councilors are up for […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
It’s time to vote
By Lauren Lifke Election Day is Nov. 4, and voters across the state are flocking to vote for local city councilors, town and county commissioners, school board members, judges and other elected officials. In Edgewood and Moriarty, positions for town commissioners and city councilors are up for grabs, with some of the candidates running unopposed. […]
Posted inEstancia
Estancia library reopens after vehicle damages electrical equipment
The Estancia Public Library reopened Friday, two days after a vehicle struck electrical equipment outside the facility, forcing a temporary closure. The library closed indefinitely Tuesday after the collision damaged electrical boxes, requiring Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative to shut off power to the building. The facility resumed normal operating hours Friday following repairs by […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico trial lawyers mobilize to represent detained immigrants
More than 350 attorneys have volunteered to provide pro bono legal representation to detained immigrants following a training session organized by the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, according to organizers. The association partnered with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, the Immigration Justice Campaign and the ACLU of New Mexico to host the free continuing […]