The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands announced this week that the Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts will enter stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, which will last through August. The announcement comes as the area experiences extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Extreme drought conditions include increased fire risks as well as […]
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Road maintenance project moves forward in Mountainair
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced through social media that important road work is set to begin in July. The town of Mountainair is scheduled for significant road improvements and local investment to enhance transportation routes and public safety. This comes following the Mountainair Town Council’s approval to micro-seal three key sections of town roads. The […]
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Tijeras kicks off summer with three-part concert series
The village of Tijeras is launching its 2025 summer concert series starting in June. The event will feature live music, community events and outdoor fun for the entire family in a three-part series. The series will begin with a free outdoor concert on Saturday, June 14, featuring the popular local band MISDEMEANOR. People of all […]
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East Mountain High School to launch middle school program in 2026
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, has announced plans to expand its program to include middle school grades. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the school will welcome sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. This expansion follows nearly three years after the […]
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East Mountain High School earns national award, $10,000 Grant at Building Hope IMPACT Summit
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park, was awarded a $10,000 grant at the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami. The summit, hosted by the non-profit Building Hope, recognized outstanding charter school contributions nationwide. EMHS, one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, earned national recognition […]
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‘Here’s Your Sign’ to decide Sandia Park’s new welcome
By Kevin Hendricks Voting opens Tuesday for a new project that would create a sign that welcomes visitors and residents to Sandia Park. The “Here’s Your Sign” project invites the East Mountain community to contribute to the region’s history by designing the sign for Sandia Park. The project’s name references comedian Bill Engvall’s well-known joke, […]
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East Mountain Historical Society to host public meeting on Campo Stone House restoration
By Kevin Hendricks The East Mountain Historical Society has announced a public meeting to discuss the restoration of the historic Campo Stone House and plans for a community cultural and educational center. The meeting is set for June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Cañón De Carnué Land Grant Hall. According to the East Mountain […]
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Department of Health issues measles exposure warning in Cedar Crest
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. Potential public exposures have been identified at several locations in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and Cedar Crest. According to the NMDOH, […]
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Haaland meets with land grant communities in East Mountains to discuss the protection of resources
By Kevin Hendricks Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland recently met with Land Grant communities in the East Mountains to discuss the protection of land rights, water and cultural traditions. During the meeting, Haaland stressed her commitment to safeguarding vital funding for rural infrastructure, wildfire resources, and […]
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Helwig, N.M.: An East Mountain ghost town
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Helweg, shown on some New Mexico maps in the 1930s as a town in the Sandia Mountains, might qualify as a ghost town since nothing remains of it today. However, Helweg was really nothing more than a family homestead with a store and post office. It was located […]