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Madrid hatmakers launch fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief effort 

By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.  The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]

Posted inCommunity Content, Edgewood

COW Awards return: A moo-ving celebration of Edgewood volunteers

By Andrea Vasquez  The town of Edgewood recognized the remarkable efforts of a select group of individuals through the annual COW (Community On the Way) Awards on March 13 at the Estancia Valley Classical Academy.  Mayor Ken Brennan and Town Manager Nina McCracken hosted the event amidst a field of cow-print tablecloths and sunflower centerpieces. […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, Torrance County

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Edgewood, Santa Fe County, Torrance County

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Uncategorized

Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents

Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas.  According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]

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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future

By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]

Posted inLetters to the Editor, Uncategorized

Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future

By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]