Prospective candidates for municipal offices in Tijeras, Edgewood, Moriarty, Estancia and Mountainair will have nine hours on Tuesday to file their declarations of candidacy for the Nov. 4 regular local […]
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Unlike Albuquerque, local schools report no guns on campuses in 2024-2025 school year
By Connor Currier As local schools begin their academic year, Edgewood, Moriarty and Estancia Valley’s districts say they have no on-campus gun reports so far. The school districts have all […]
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Mountainair celebrates 25th annual Sunflower Festival Saturday
The Town of Mountainair will bloom with art, music and family fun Saturday as it hosts its 25th annual Sunflower Festival, a free community celebration that draws visitors from across […]
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Funding secured for East Mountains intersection safety improvements
East Mountains residents will see safety improvements at a problematic intersection after years of community advocacy, with construction expected to begin next summer. Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced that […]
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Cedar Crest art gallery announces plans for first anniversary celebration
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 in September after year-long hiatus
After more than a year since the last event, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has announced the return of Adult Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. The community event, originally […]
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Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office
#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.
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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 […]