The Cedar Crest Sunday Market will host its final event of the year on Oct. 26, featuring Halloween-themed activities and a costume contest. The market, held in the parking lot next to Triangle Grocery from noon to 4 p.m., will include trick-or-treating at vendor booths and encourage families to attend in costume. Organizers said they […]
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Early voting opens Tuesday in Bernalillo County, expands to Tijeras Oct. 18
Early voting for Bernalillo County’s Nov. 4 Regular Local Election begins Tuesday at the Clerk’s Annex, with additional locations opening later this month. The Clerk’s Annex at 1500 Lomas Blvd. NW will be the sole early voting location from Oct. 7-17, operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed […]
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How and where to vote in the city election in 2025
Every Albuquerque voter has a reason to vote in 2025. The only citywide elected office, mayor, is on the ballot along with five of nine city councilors and a long list of local bond questions for the city, school districts, and some local governments. Other local communities including Los Ranchos and Tijeras also have local […]
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Yoga studio offers free classes to federal workers during government shutdown
An online yoga studio is providing free classes to federal employees and Social Security recipients affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Badlands Healing Yoga announced it will offer complimentary access to all livestream, in-person and video-on-demand classes to furloughed federal workers and those experiencing delays with Social Security or disability benefits. “While these are frustrating […]
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Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]
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Cedar Crest art gallery to celebrate first anniversary
Enchanted Soul Art Creatives’ Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m., celebrating a year of community engagement and support for local artists. The Cedar Crest gallery, located at 12220 N. Highway 14, Suite A, specializes in New Mexico and Native Contemporary Art and has […]
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Trail Rider Pizza to take over Greenside Cafe space
By Lauren Lifke After a series of negative health inspection reports, Greenside Cafe is closing down, making room for its Cedar Crest neighbor, Trail Rider Pizza, to acquire a larger space. Trail Rider Pizza manager Chris White said the restaurant has been wanting to move into the Greenside space for several years, and after Greenside’s […]
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We need the rain, but…
East Mountain residents waded through a wet weekend. According to RainDrop.farm, a weather tracking site, approximately 1.8 inches of rain fell on Cedar Crest Sunday mid-afternoon, quickly causing arroyos and canyons to fill with rushing water. Patrons at Flamez Fusion restaurant along NM-14 captured video of rising waters rushing along Arroyo San Antonio. Buffalo Alley, […]
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East Mountains area receives $7.2 million federal grant for wildfire protection
The East Mountains area will receive more than $7.2 million in federal funding for wildfire risk reduction under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program announced last week. The Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $7,233,574 through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to implement the East Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Project, according […]