Sandoval County families preparing for the 2025-26 school year will find significant changes awaiting them, with two major educational facilities opening their doors for the first time and staggered start dates across districts beginning as early as Aug. 4. Rio Rancho Public Schools is seeing some major changes for the new school year. The biggest […]
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Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know
By Connor Currier Families across the East Mountains are preparing for a new school year that brings significant benefits, including universal free meals for all students and expanded educational options across multiple school districts serving the region. From Tijeras and Cedar Crest to Moriarty, Edgewood and the Estancia Valley communities of Estancia, Tajique, Torreon and […]
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Vista Grande Church to offer free school supplies for East Mountains students
East Mountains families preparing for the upcoming school year can get free basic school supplies for their children at a community giveaway this weekend. Vista Grande Church will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Tijeras, located at 11820 NM-337 in Tijeras. The supplies are […]
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Hope for the new school year
Submitted by Trey Smith, Executive Director of East Mountain As I prepare to send my own son off to his first day of Kindergarten in just a few days, I find myself riding a rollercoaster of emotions, probably not unlike what every parent feels this time of year. I’m feeling a little anxious: Will he […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
City offers free back-to-school resources for Albuquerque families
Albuquerque families preparing for the upcoming school year can get free backpacks, school supplies and shoe vouchers at a city event next weekend, while also accessing affordable year-round after-school programs that cost significantly less than commercial alternatives. The City of Albuquerque will host “Cruzin’ Into the School Year” events on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico families can save during back-to-school tax holiday weekend
New Mexico families preparing for the school year can save money this weekend while supporting local businesses during the state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday. The gross receipts tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 25, and runs through midnight Sunday, July 27. During this period, qualifying back-to-school items are sold tax-free, potentially saving families […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood Police Department launches school supply donation drive
By Connor Currier As the back-to-school season approaches, the Edgewood Police Department is stepping up to support students and families in need with a community-wide School Supply Donation Drive. The department is encouraging residents to help local kids start the school year strong by donating essential school supplies. Donations will be accepted at two drop-off […]
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An apple a day builds brighter futures: Homeschool ranch blends academics and outdoor learning
This back-to-school season, a ranch-style homeschooling program offers an alternative to traditional education. Apple Academy Homeschool, located in the East Mountains, blends traditional academics with hands-on ranch activities to create a new way of learning. Apple Academy was founded and is led by Allison Apple. “Our small program serves students from advanced Pre-K through 5th […]
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The countdown begins: Moriarty-Edgewood schools announce 2025-2026 back-to-school details
Families in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District can start preparing for the new academic year, as registration and important back-to-school events are already in motion ahead of the Aug. 4 start date. According to district officials, new and returning students must register online, with new students being required to upload shot records, a birth certificate and […]
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Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Sandoval County
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative. “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]