Staff report With wildfire season becoming increasingly unpredictable, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is inviting East Mountains residents to a wildfire preparedness town hall. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Letters to the Editor, Moriarty
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Rep. Stansbury for your determination
April 17, 2025 will go down in local New Mexico history in fame. The Town Hall meeting in Moriarty was attended by 150 rationals. When the speaker, U.S.Rep. Melanie Stansbury, […]
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City launches basic income payments program
By Rodd Cayton A new guaranteed basic income (GBI) program in Albuquerque is distributing its first monthly payments. City leaders say the $750 payments will provide financial relief to struggling […]
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City council looking at federal housing cuts
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will soon consider an action plan required to secure federal housing aid. One councilor, however, is concerned about when and whether the city will […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Events
Runners compete in 50K, 25K races in the Tijeras Area
Staff report The Cedro Peak Trail Run brought runners to the Tijeras area on Saturday to compete in races including a 50 kilometer — approximately 31 mile — race and […]
Posted inEdgewood, Food
JUNO launches full kitchen in Edgewood, bringing new dining option to East Mountains
Staff report JUNO, a popular one-year-old bar in Edgewood, has announced the opening of a full kitchen. Known for its house-brewed beers and craft cocktails, JUNO is now expanding its […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Spring Craft Fair returns Friday
Staff report The Sandoval County Spring Craft Fair is returning May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The seventh annual event will take place in the lobby of the […]
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
‘Star Wars Fest 2025: Rise of a Thousand Vaders’ descends upon Rio Rancho
Staff report Star Wars fans of all ages gathered at Rio Rancho’s Loma Colorado Main Library for “Star Wars Fest 2025: Rise of a Thousand Vaders,” which offered a dive […]
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Food drive seeks to restock shelves for needy APS students
By Rodd Cayton With supplies dwindling, operators of a program serving Albuquerque Public Schools’ neediest students are asking community members to spring into action to fight hunger. APS Activities will […]
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Keller, White lead in earliest days of qualifying for public financing
By Matthew Reichbach Those seeking the position of Mayor of Albuquerque could begin gathering signatures and collecting qualifying contributions for public financing last Saturday. In the first week, three candidates […]