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 […]
Bernalillo County
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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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Bernalillo County to hold economic development forum in Sandia Park this weekend
Bernalillo County will host its fourth community dialogue meeting focused on economic development this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park. The meeting, titled […]
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East Mountain residents get chance to shape future of nearby closed open space
The East Mountains community will have a rare opportunity to influence county policy when Bernalillo County District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas hosts a community conversation about opening Sedillo Ridge Open […]
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City’s annual Family Picnic Night returns to BioPark
The Albuquerque BioPark will host its annual Family Picnic Night on Friday, August 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, featuring live music from local […]
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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 […]
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Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest
By Connor Currier Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding […]
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Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA
A Mountainair native and 13-year Army veteran received a donated wheelchair Saturday that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans’ system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled […]