Horses in Santa Fe County are among those potentially exposed to a serious outbreak of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy, a neurologic disease that has already caused multiple horse deaths in other states, New Mexico livestock officials said Friday. The New Mexico Livestock Board Office of the State Veterinarian identified Santa Fe County as one of seven […]
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Posted inEast Mountains, General Interest
East Mountain history: La Pluma Conoco station briefly served travelers on U.S. 66
By Rick Holben East Mountain Historical Society Chances are slim to none that anyone alive today has memories of La Pluma Service Station, Cafe and Trading Post, as it existed for just a brief time along two-lane U.S. Highway 66 east of Tijeras. A recently discovered photograph taken by an unknown family traveling the highway […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Water main break causes road closure, service disruptions in Rio Rancho
A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning. The break was reported as of 6:30 a.m., according to a statement from the City of Rio Rancho. Residents in the affected area may experience […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Gov.
IPRA fight in Edgewood: Commissioner accuses town and colleague of hiding emails
Town of Edgewood Commissioner Patrick Milligan filed a complaint last month alleging that the town knowingly violated the state’s open records law, naming Commissioner Filandro Anaya as a defendant. The complaint alleges that the Town of Edgewood and Anaya have “repeatedly failed to comply” with New Mexico’s Inspection of Public Records Act, which allows the […]
Posted inEdgewood, Events
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 […]
Posted inEdgewood, Events
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 […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Placitas Cafe owner recovering from stroke as community rallies support
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 […]
Posted inEvents, Placitas
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, […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Food
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 […]
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 […]