Submitted by the Las Placitas Association USFS UPDATE: Despite the government shutdown of federal offices, the contract crews are working in Las Huertas Canyon. Here is what District Ranger Kenneth […]
General Interest
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountain Historical Society, partners launch year-long Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Four regional historical societies will present a free monthly speaker series throughout 2026, celebrating the centennial of Route 66, with programs scheduled at 12 venues across the Albuquerque metropolitan area. […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project
The Placitas Artists Series has been awarded $240,000 to develop Las Huertas Plaza in the heart of the Sandoval County community. The funding combines $90,000 in federal money from the […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho fly-fishing company to compete in state pitch battle
A Rio Rancho fly-fishing rod manufacturer is among eight finalists vying for cash prizes totaling $15,000 at a statewide outdoor business competition, state officials announced. San Juan Rodworks will compete […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood burro business among finalists for state pitch competition
An Edgewood company specializing in burro races is among eight outdoor businesses competing for $15,000 in prizes at a state-sponsored pitch competition next month, the New Mexico Economic Development Department […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountain Food Pantry launches holiday fundraising campaign
The East Mountain Food Pantry has launched its annual Holiday Food Program, aiming to raise $20,000 to provide gift cards to 800 families during the holiday season. The 501(c)(3) organization […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away
Could Placitas be on the verge of getting a larger senior center? What about a multigenerational center? Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch told residents last week the county has purchased […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountain Historical Society releases book, calendar for Route 66 centennial
The East Mountain Historical Society has released new publications celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66’s establishment in New Mexico in 1926. Author Rick Holben’s book, “A History of the […]
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest
Free composting workshop set for Saturday in Bernalillo
A free workshop on desert composting for beginners will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zocalo Plaza in Bernalillo. Master Composter John Zarola will lead […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood group to host candidate forum focused on future plans
A community-organized committee will host a forum for commissioner candidates next month, emphasizing future plans over past controversies. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. […]