The federal government officially shutdown at 12:01 Eastern time on Wednesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without a paycheck and closing or delaying many essential federal services. Both sides blamed each other. Republicans claimed Democrats refused to vote on a clean extension of funding for a few more weeks while Democrats stood their […]
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Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]
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Cedar Crest art gallery to celebrate first anniversary
Enchanted Soul Art Creatives’ Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 at 2 p.m., celebrating a year of community engagement and support for local artists. The Cedar Crest gallery, located at 12220 N. Highway 14, Suite A, specializes in New Mexico and Native Contemporary Art and has […]
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Trail Rider Pizza to take over Greenside Cafe space
By Lauren Lifke After a series of negative health inspection reports, Greenside Cafe is closing down, making room for its Cedar Crest neighbor, Trail Rider Pizza, to acquire a larger space. Trail Rider Pizza manager Chris White said the restaurant has been wanting to move into the Greenside space for several years, and after Greenside’s […]
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Rep. Stansbury: Impending government shutdown could be economically catastrophic
Republicans and the White House continued to clash with Democrats on Monday over a short-term spending measure to avert a government shutdown. President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with congressional leaders from both parties to press Democrats to back the bill, known as a continuing resolution, that will keep the government funded through late […]
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We need the rain, but…
East Mountain residents waded through a wet weekend. According to RainDrop.farm, a weather tracking site, approximately 1.8 inches of rain fell on Cedar Crest Sunday mid-afternoon, quickly causing arroyos and canyons to fill with rushing water. Patrons at Flamez Fusion restaurant along NM-14 captured video of rising waters rushing along Arroyo San Antonio. Buffalo Alley, […]
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Moriarty High School hosts second annual Women in STEM Day
By Lauren Lifke More than 100 students ranging in age from sixth grade through their senior year of high school gathered in the Moriarty High School performing arts center Friday to spend a day learning about science, technology, engineering and math. Students were welcome to visit tables and interactive workshops from Sandia National Laboratories, the […]
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East Mountains area receives $7.2 million federal grant for wildfire protection
The East Mountains area will receive more than $7.2 million in federal funding for wildfire risk reduction under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program announced last week. The Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $7,233,574 through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to implement the East Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Project, according […]
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New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse
Elected officials in New Mexico warn that unless a series of federal tax credits are extended before the end of the year, consumers purchasing health insurance on the individual marketplace could see dramatic hikes in prices. In 2021, Congress passed the Enhanced Premium Tax credits, which expanded the size of and eligibility for refundable tax […]
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Art exhibition opens Saturday in Madrid featuring local artists’ new work
Two local artists will showcase their latest creations at an opening reception Saturday for “Spirit, Horses, and Machines,” a new exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures and vessels at Calliope Gallery. The reception for works by Barbara Harnack and Michael Lancaster runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the gallery located at 2876 Highway […]