The co-owner of Placitas Cafe is recovering at home following a stroke that has left the popular local eatery’s future uncertain and prompted friends to launch a fundraising campaign to help with mounting medical expenses. John Franklin, who operates the cafe with his wife Christine, suffered a stroke approximately one week ago and was hospitalized […]
General Interest
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
19 rural water leaders graduate from Cuba Water Leadership Institute
Nineteen water system operators, board members and community leaders from six northern New Mexico communities graduated Tuesday from the Cuba Water Leadership Institute, a program designed to strengthen regional collaboration on water management in rural areas. The graduation ceremony at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds Community Center capped a three-month training series focused on implementing the […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County Democratic Party donates to Moriarty storehouse
The Bethel Community Storehouse welcomed donations of hundreds of dollars and food items from the Torrance County Democratic Party on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The storehouse, based in Moriarty, is a Christ-centered nonprofit that provides food, clothing and other necessities for those in need in Estancia Valley. It has been around for 38 years, Bethel Executive […]
Posted inEast Mountains
San Antonito Elementary students collect thousands of food items to donate
By Lauren Lifke Students at San Antonito Elementary School in Sandia Park came together on Monday, Nov. 17, to feed East Mountain community members in need during its food drive that lasted throughout the first half of November. The Superhero Food Drive, in collaboration with the East Mountains Food Pantry, invited students from the San […]
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San Antonito Elementary students collect thousands of food items to donate
Students at San Antonito Elementary School in Sandia Park came together on Monday, Nov. 17, to feed East Mountain community members in need during its food drive that lasted throughout the first half of November. The Superhero Food Drive, in collaboration with the East Mountains Food Pantry, invited students from the San Antonito STEM Magnet […]
Posted inEstancia, General Interest
Aerial survey to map Estancia Basin aquifer scheduled for mid-December
The Estancia Basin will be surveyed from the air in mid-December as part of a multi-region effort by New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources to map underground water sources across the state. A helicopter equipped with specialized instruments will fly about 100 feet above ground collecting electromagnetic data […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Annual New Mexico Ski Swap returns this weekend
Winter sports enthusiasts across New Mexico have a chance to stock up on gear and equipment this weekend as the annual New Mexico Ski Swap returns to Expo New Mexico. The three-day event, which began Friday, serves as the largest fundraiser for the all-volunteer Sandia Peak Ski Patrol and has been a state tradition since […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval County Landfill offering free half-day Saturday
If the weather holds up, Sandoval County residents will be treated to a free half-day of dumping at the county landfill. From 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, residents won’t be charged disposal fees at the landfill, 2708 Iris Road NE. Customers may make multiple trips, but are limited to dumping four tires, two TVs and […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes. The event begins at 5 p.m. with solar viewing and continues until 10 p.m. At 7 p.m., a presenter from The Albuquerque Astronomical Society will discuss stars and planets visible that night. […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County sheriff seeks community input for employee awards
Torrance County Sheriff David Frazee is requesting residents nominate deputies and civilian employees for the department’s annual “Deputy of the Year Award and Civilian of the Year Award,” according to a press release issued by the sheriff’s office. The awards recognize outstanding service to the community, with selections based on exemplary service, bravery, leadership and […]