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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Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December. The extension service, part of New Mexico State University, provides research-based knowledge and programs to improve quality of life for New Mexico residents. Upcoming events include a Master Gardeners session on America Recycles […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Corrales picks Fred instead
Corrales is entering a new era. Former Village Councilor Fred Hashimoto soundly defeated incumbent Mayor Jim Fahey Tuesday in a race that largely centered around differing visions for the future of the village. Hashimoto, who has lived in Corrales for more than five decades, campaigned on preserving the village’s unique rural identity. He said some […]
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Local brewery partners with food pantry for holiday drive
Rumor Brewing Co. and East Mountain Food Pantry are teaming up for a fall food drive to support families in need during the holiday season. The drive will run throughout November, with donors able to drop off non-perishable items at Rumor Brewing Co., located next to the Cedar Crest Post Office. Top requested items include […]
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‘Morally wrong, disrespectful:’ NM congressional leaders slam moves to roll back Chaco Canyon buffer zone
Pueblos and advocacy groups that spent decades trying to safeguard one of the most sacred sites of Puebloan culture may soon see all that hard work undone, as the Trump administration considers reopening land around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park to oil and gas drilling as well as mining. In a statement to New […]
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Estancia library reopens after vehicle damages electrical equipment
The Estancia Public Library reopened Friday, two days after a vehicle struck electrical equipment outside the facility, forcing a temporary closure. The library closed indefinitely Tuesday after the collision damaged electrical boxes, requiring Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative to shut off power to the building. The facility resumed normal operating hours Friday following repairs by […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County restaurants offer free meals amid federal SNAP benefit halt
Editor’s note: This is not a complete list. If you know of any restaurants stepping up to help people in the community, please email the information to kevin@newmexico.news. Restaurants across the Sandoval County area are stepping up to help as community members face a potential halt to federal food aid. The U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
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Bernalillo County fire stations to distribute Halloween candy during ‘Operation Boo’
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue will welcome trick-or-treaters at all 14 fire stations Friday evening as part of its annual “Operation Boo” initiative. Firefighters will distribute candy from 5 to 8 p.m. while supplies last at stations throughout the county’s north, east and south regions. “We love seeing the excitement on kids’ faces when they […]
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East Mountains restaurants offer free meals amid federal SNAP benefit halt
Editor’s note: This is not a complete list. If you know of any restaurants stepping up to help people in the community, please email the information to kevin@newmexico.news. Restaurants and food pantries across New Mexico’s East Mountains region are stepping up to provide free meals and food assistance as federal SNAP benefits are set to […]
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Edgewood to host post-Halloween Zombie Run
The Town of Edgewood will welcome community members to join in costume on Saturday, Nov. 1 in its annual Zombie Fun Run. The event, which is a 5K fun run and walk, starts in Venus park at 9 a.m. Nov. 1., and community members are invited to come in costume. The event has both a […]