The Rio Rancho Police Department’s 17th annual food drive Saturday collected more than 5,000 pounds of food for St. Felix Pantry and about 4,000 pounds for Storehouse West. Tim Sheahan, president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry, confirmed his organization received over 5,000 pounds of donations from the event. Police officers collected non-perishable food items […]
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Moriarty Lions Club to host annual Twinkle Light Parade, holiday events
The Moriarty Lions Club will host its annual Twinkle Light Parade on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., followed by additional holiday festivities throughout the month. Parade participants should line up at 6 p.m. behind Tillery Chevrolet before the procession begins at 6:30 p.m. Following the parade, the community is invited to a lighting of the […]
Rio Rancho police to hold 17th annual food drive Saturday
The Rio Rancho Police Department will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at seven grocery stores across the city. The 17th annual food drive will take place at: All donations will benefit St. Felix Pantry, which serves families in the Rio Rancho community. Police officers will deliver the […]
Lecture will explore New Mexico’s burro heritage From mining camps to modern racing
The history of New Mexico’s burros, from 16th-century conquistadors to modern heritage races, will be explored in a free online lecture next month hosted by the Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum. Shane Weigand, founder of New Mexico Pack Burros, will present “From Mines to Main Street: The Enduring Legacy of New […]
Radio-controlled airplane show set for this weekend at Edgewood Nature Park
Wildlife West Nature Park will host a free radio-controlled airplane flying show on Saturday featuring vintage aircraft and demonstrations of RC vehicles. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park’s kite field, located at 87 North Frontage Road in Edgewood. Organizers say the show will include multiple vintage toy airplanes as […]
Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend
More than 100 local artists and crafters will showcase their work at six venues across this small mountain community Saturday and Sunday as the Placitas Holiday Market returns for its fifth year. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at sites along or near Highway 165, featuring handmade art, crafts, […]
Food drive to benefit East Mountain families set for Nov. 28 in Sandia Park
A local advocacy group will host a food drive Nov. 28 to support the East Mountain Food Pantry as demand for food assistance continues to grow in the area. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition will collect donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at Lantern Ridge Farm, 2540 N. Highway 14 in […]
Estancia man, 77, charged after knife incident, losing glass eye
A 77-year-old Estancia man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stabbing another man with a pocket knife during a street confrontation, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court. Police responded to a call at approximately 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 after the defendant reported he had been attacked by an ex-girlfriend’s son and […]
Moriarty-Edgewood School District to host free Community Health Fair
The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will host a free Community Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moriarty High School practice gym. The event is open to all ages and aims to connect students, families and area residents with healthcare providers, wellness programs and community resources. “This event […]
Edgewood to host annual Twinkle Light Parade, tree lighting
The town of Edgewood will hold its annual holiday celebration Dec. 5, featuring a Twinkle Light Parade, tree lighting ceremony and the kickoff of Route 66 Centennial festivities. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with the Twinkle Light Parade, which will travel along Municipal Way and New Mexico 344 before concluding at Venus Park, located […]

