Community members in Sandoval County will gather Sept. 20 for a grassroots awareness walk aimed at combating the fentanyl crisis that has claimed thousands of lives across New Mexico and the nation. Walk for Lives — United Against Fentanyl will take place at 2 p.m. at Loretto Park, 237 South Camino Del Pueblo in Bernalillo. […]
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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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Bernalillo Farmers Market set for Friday at Rotary Park
The Bernalillo Farmers Market will once again be at Rotary Park on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., offering local produce and goods to families in the area. The market, located at 370 Rotary Park Road, which started in June and runs through October, features vendors selling fresh eggs, local honey, tomatoes, zucchini, flowers, bread […]
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New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Monday the state’s first human case of plague for 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. The man, who has been discharged from the hospital, recently camped in Rio Arriba County, where health officials believe he was exposed to the disease. Plague is endemic among wildlife […]
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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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Sixth annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival returns to Edgewood this weekend
The sixth annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival will transform Edgewood into a swashbuckling spectacle this weekend, Aug. 23-24, featuring five stages of entertainment, historical demonstrations and family-friendly activities at Wildlife West Nature Park. Festival organizers said tickets remain available for the two-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 […]
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New Mexico had no new measles cases this week, Texas declares end to their outbreak
Has New Mexico won the measles war? It’s too soon to tell but all signs are trending in the right direction, according to the latest data released by the state’s Department of Health on Thursday. Over the previous seven days, the state reported no new measles cases, the first time that has happened this month, […]
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New Mexico to distribute $120 million for housing, homelessness programs
New Mexico will distribute $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across the state beginning this month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will oversee the distribution, which aims to expand affordable housing options while reducing homelessness and improving public safety, according to […]
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Edgewood hosting Labor Day Bash at Venus Park
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will hold a Labor Day Bash in honor of the community’s hard work. On Aug. 29, all residents of Edgewood are invited to a Friday night of celebration at Venus Park from 6-9 p.m. The town will host an entertaining family-friendly event starting off the three-Day Weekend. Expect […]
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Level up your money smarts at Placitas library
The Placitas Community Library will offer two financial education programs this fall, led by local wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The first program, “Protecting Yourself From Financial Scams,” will be held Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The session will address the rising threat of financial fraud and provide strategies for […]