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Mountainair Now Offering Text Message Alerts

The Town of Mountair will now be using its text messaging program more frequently to keep residents updated on important information. The program will allow the town to send timely messages about various events and updates. To subscribe, text the relevant keyword to 505-405-4440. The town recommends saving this number in your contacts under “Town […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized

BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’

By Rodd Cayton Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our […]

Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.

BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’

Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our legislative priorities,” he […]

Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.

BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’

Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our legislative priorities,” he […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

BernCo commissioners green-light bonds for apartment complex

Bernalillo County Commissioners this week approved an ordinance that will breathe new life into a Near North Valley apartment complex. During its Tuesday meeting, commissioners authorized the issuance of $33 million in project revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 160-unit St. Anthony’s Plaza.  “The housing shortage has become a primary focus, […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.

BernCo commissioners green-light bonds for apartment complex

Bernalillo County Commissioners this week approved an ordinance that will breathe new life into a Near North Valley apartment complex. During its Tuesday meeting, commissioners authorized the issuance of $33 million in project revenue bonds to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 160-unit St. Anthony’s Plaza.  “The housing shortage has become a primary focus, […]

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Letter to the Editor: East Mountain High School is Thriving

Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]