Posted inCommunity Content, Edgewood

COW Awards return: A moo-ving celebration of Edgewood volunteers

<img width="1024" height="683" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Edgewood Community Library Volunteers receive the Community Pillar award presented by Commissioner Stephen Murillo. (Source: Town of Edgewood)" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png?resize=706%2C471&ssl=1 706w, https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/edgewood_cow_awards.png&w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 […]

Posted inCommunity Content, Edgewood

COW Awards return: A moo-ving celebration of Edgewood volunteers

By Andrea Vasquez  The town of Edgewood recognized the remarkable efforts of a select group of individuals through the annual COW (Community On the Way) Awards on March 13 at the Estancia Valley Classical Academy.  Mayor Ken Brennan and Town Manager Nina McCracken hosted the event amidst a field of cow-print tablecloths and sunflower centerpieces. […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Westside Albuquerque

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Westside Albuquerque

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

<img width="550" height="600" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="New event: Fire Weather Warning for Bernalillo County, NM" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?w=550&ssl=1 550w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?resize=275%2C300&ssl=1 275w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?resize=400%2C436&ssl=1 400w, https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png&w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="13988" data-permalink="https://edgewood.nm.news/2025/03/another-high-wind-fire-alert-on-tap-for-residents-from-east-mountains-to-texas-line/image-22/" data-orig-file="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png" data-orig-size="550,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="image" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Westside Albuquerque

Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line

Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures.  Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]

Posted inWestside Albuquerque

After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains

by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]

Posted inWestside Albuquerque

After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains

by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]

Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Pueblos

Campaign finance reform is “dead” says sponsor

<img width="1024" height="850" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-300×249.webp 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-768×637.webp 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-400×332.webp 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661548" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/campaign-finance-reform-is-dead-says-sponsor/screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp" data-orig-size="1170,971" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, listens […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County

By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque

Op-ed: A bipartisan solution to put more police on the streets 

Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we see gridlock everywhere, preventing proven policies that can help our cities and towns thrive. That’s why, in New Mexico, it’s so important that we work together in a bipartisan fashion to get real work done […]