East Mountain Girl Scout troops are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 14 to help local families facing food insecurity. The drive accepts donations at four locations: Los Vecinos Community Center at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras, Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, Triangle Grocery at 12165 State Highway 14 […]
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Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho
Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho. The exhibition will feature 88 works from 31 artists in various mediums, along with prints, calendars and cards. The venue is located at 1650 Abrazo Road NE. A gala […]
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District 5 update from Commissioner Olivas: Reports on housing investment, infrastructure projects
Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas updated District 5 constituents this week on major housing investments, infrastructure improvements and legislative priorities affecting the East Mountains and Northeast Heights communities. The county has secured over $40 million in state funding for the BernCo Builds Community initiative, aimed at housing 1,000 individuals over the next two years. […]
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APD officer dies by suicide after domestic violence investigation in Cedar Crest
A sworn Albuquerque Police Department officer died in custody early Wednesday after Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputies discovered him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while executing an arrest warrant on domestic violence charges, authorities said. The incident began Wednesday morning when a woman and her juvenile child fled to an East Mountains school to report […]
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What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students
The overwhelming approval of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond Tuesday means students across the district will learn in modernized buildings with improved safety features, expanded athletic facilities and new educational opportunities beginning next year. The measure passed with approximately 76% support, with 8,749 voting in favor and 2,738 against, according to unofficial results. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Pueblos
What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students
Students across the Moriarty-Edgewood School District will learn in safer buildings with improved climate control and modern technology following voters’ approval Tuesday of a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies. The measures maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for residents, district officials said. For students at Edgewood Middle School, the […]
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Trump nominates former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead Bureau of Land Management
President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former New Mexico Congressman and former Republican Party Chair Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, selecting a longtime public lands critic to oversee 245 million acres of federal property. Pearce, 78, who last held public office in 2018, has opposed expanding national monuments and has advocated […]
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Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats
Incumbents Matt Armenta and Jonathan Ortiz won seats on the Tijeras village council Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Armenta led the field with 145 votes, or 39% of the total, while Ortiz finished second with 133 votes, or 36%. The two seats went to the top vote-getters. Gloria Chavez received 69 votes (19%), and […]
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Moriarty-Edgewood $20 million school bond passes, paving way for facility improvements
Voters in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District approved a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies Tuesday night, enabling the district to move forward with planned facility upgrades across its seven schools. The measures, which appeared on ballots in the Nov. 4 local election, will maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for […]
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Rio Rancho voters approve $80 million school bond for infrastructure, security improvements
Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond measure passed Tuesday night, securing funding for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The Nov. 4 ballot measure received voter approval, allowing the district to move forward with critical projects including HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, a new pre-K facility and the conversion of Rio […]