Enchanted Soul Art Creatives’ Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Cedar Crest. The gallery, which specializes in […]
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Forest Service seeks public comment on demolishing Sandia recreation facilities
The U.S. Forest Service is requesting public input on plans to demolish multiple recreation facilities across the Sandia Ranger District, including the iconic Sandia Crest House. The proposal calls for […]
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Mountainair’s Adult Fun Day returns this weekend after year-long hiatus
After more than a year since the last event, Mountainair is gearing up for the return of Adult Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. The community event, originally planned […]
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East Mountain families can build community connections at free ice cream event this weekend
Families with school-age children in the East Mountains have a chance to connect with neighbors and celebrate the new school year at a free community ice cream social this Saturday. […]
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Mountainair Town Council approves police salary increases as waste, credit card fees set to rise
Mountainair residents will see increased costs for waste collection and credit card payments beginning in September, while the town boosts police salaries to address recruitment challenges that have left positions […]
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Madrid radio station, Mountainair arts festival receive state music grants
A community radio station in Madrid will host a free all-day music festival and a small-town arts celebration in Mountainair will support a dozen musicians as part of New Mexico’s […]
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East Mountain animal rescue launches calendar contest to fund spay-neuter clinic
East Mountain Companion Animal Project has launched a month-long photo contest to raise funds for a community spay and neuter clinic planned for 2026. The “No More Littering” calendar contest, […]
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Tijeras, Edgewood receive Route 66 Centennial grants for tourism projects
Two communities will see direct improvements from a new round of state tourism grants, with Tijeras receiving $55,000 for wayfinding enhancements and Edgewood getting $4,000 for centennial celebration activities. The […]
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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 […]
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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 […]