Bernalillo County will begin offering a monthly Kids Night Out program starting Friday, providing parents with a supervised evening activity for children while giving adults a night off. The program launches Sept. 5 at the Los Vecinos Community Center, located at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras. Sessions will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on the […]
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The permitting process of good ideas
If you are driving past Exit 181 on Interstate 40 from now on, you can spot them: American flags, properly displayed, on either side of the overpass. Depending on your perspective, you may smile, or snort derisively, or not notice them at all. These flags are the product of two and a half years of […]
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Albuquerque asbestos firm faces hefty fines for health hazards
An Albuquerque asbestos removal company is facing more than $25,000 in penalties from the state for serious workplace safety violations. According to state records, inspectors recently discovered that the company, Asbestos Experts, failed to properly monitor workers’ exposure to asbestos and enforce safe work practices. Regulators allege that the company didn’t keep accurate records of […]
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Here’s who’s running for office in the East Mountains, Edgewood, Estancia Valley
By Connor Currier In New Mexico, candidate filing day for all local offices was on Aug. 26 and the list of candidates for this year’s local elections is now finalized. The candidates are running for seats in Tijeras, Edgewood, Mountainair, Estancia and Moriarty. Here is who is running for office. Moriarty City Council Municipal Judge […]
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Photography exhibition in Madrid marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
A photography exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will open Friday at Madrid’s Roadrunner Studio and Gallery, featuring images captured in New Orleans in the weeks following the 2005 disaster. “Aftermath: New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina” showcases the work of Louisiana native Trey Corkern, now of Madrid. The exhibition opens […]
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Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out
By Connor Currrier Starting in September, the Village of Tijeras will have a brand new spot for residents of the community to enjoy. Manzanita, created by Rock Canyon Cider, will be opening in a brand new spot near Roosevelt Manazo school, described as a “beautiful property” with lots of outdoor space at 488 NM-333, Tijeras, […]
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Candidate filing day set for Tuesday
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 election. According to the official proclamation issued by New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, filing opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 […]
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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 reported finding zero guns on all of their campuses during last year’s 2024-2025 academic year. The superintendents highlighted the schools’ on-campus gun safety protocols for […]
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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 New Mexico. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple outdoor locations throughout downtown Mountainair, located at the intersection of highways U.S. […]
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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 the New Mexico Department of Transportation has secured funding for traffic control improvements at the NM 333/217 intersection, located between Sedillo Hill and Edgewood. This […]