Sandia Park will soon have its own welcome signs after a local artist’s design featuring hummingbirds and mountain sunsets won a community contest, addressing residents’ concerns about being mislabeled as […]
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Tijeras company faces fines after shrapnel exposure incident
An engineering and manufacturing company based in Tijeras is facing more than $12,000 in state fines after a workplace safety inspection uncovered multiple safety violations that exposed workers to flying […]
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An apple a day builds brighter futures: Homeschool ranch blends academics and outdoor learning
This back-to-school season, a ranch-style homeschooling program offers an alternative to traditional education. Apple Academy Homeschool, located in the East Mountains, blends traditional academics with hands-on ranch activities to create […]
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Mountainair Mayor offers updates ahead of upcoming Town Council meeting
Mayor Peter Nieto took to Facebook to share updates and clarification on two key topics ahead of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting: mosquito control efforts and a recent grant award for […]
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Balloon Museum awarded grant for outdoor adventure exhibit
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program. This funding will support the next phase of its […]
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EPA designates former Albuquerque dry cleaner as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a former dry cleaning facility in Albuquerque has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking it as one of […]
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Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development
A grassroots group fighting large-scale development in the East Mountains is bringing the community together Wednesday night for food, music and a show of solidarity. The East Mountains Protection Action […]
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Share your ideas for Bernalillo County’s economic future
By Abby McDonald As Bernalillo County has been working on an economic report to be presented in October, it is hosting public meetings to allow citizens to share their voices […]
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Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone
The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday […]
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Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence
Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of […]