By Hannah Grover State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Jan. 16 an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, New Mexico Land Conservancy to protect 60,000 acres of land in Torrance and Socorro counties for 75 years. The state trust land is in an area known as Chupadera Mesa, which is near White Sands. […]
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State Land Commissioner Announces Agreement to Protect Chupadera Mesa
By Hannah Grover State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced Jan. 16 an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, New Mexico Land Conservancy to protect 60,000 acres of land in Torrance and Socorro counties for 75 years. The state trust land is in an area known as Chupadera Mesa, which is near White Sands. […]
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Mountainair Now Offering Text Message Alerts
The Town of Mountair will now be using its text messaging program more frequently to keep residents updated on important information. The program will allow the town to send timely messages about various events and updates. To subscribe, text the relevant keyword to 505-405-4440. The town recommends saving this number in your contacts under “Town […]
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Mountainair Now Offering Text Message Alerts
The Town of Mountair will now be using its text messaging program more frequently to keep residents updated on important information. The program will allow the town to send timely messages about various events and updates. To subscribe, text the relevant keyword to 505-405-4440. The town recommends saving this number in your contacts under “Town […]
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BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’
By Rodd Cayton Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our […]
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BernCo’s newest chair looks to balance focus on ‘both sides of the mountain’
By Rodd Cayton Newly elected Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas says his priorities will largely lie in what the entire county is looking at. Olivas, elected in 2022, served as vice chair last year. He represents District 5, which includes Uptown Albuquerque and the East Mountains. “The commission has been very clear with our […]
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Petroglyph National Monument Superintendent to Present Lecture in Bernalillo
Nancy Hendricks, Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument, will present a lecture titled “A Place Connected: Protecting Petroglyph National Monument in the Midst of Rapid Change” on Jan. 26. The event, hosted by the Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites, will take place at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo from 2-3 p.m. and […]
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Letter to the Editor: East Mountain High School is Thriving
Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]
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Letter to the Editor: East Mountain High School is Thriving
Submitted by Trey Smith, East Mountain High School Executive Director East Mountain High School is proud to be a community of innovation and curiosity, where students are empowered to explore their passions, embrace challenges, and achieve excellence. Recognized as a Spotlight School, the highest designation awarded by the New Mexico Public Education Department, EMHS is a model […]
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Healing Through Horses
By Andrea Vasquez Located on the outskirts of the breathtaking Edgewood scenic views, a woman diligently works to create a horse haven that can heal and reconnect humans to themselves. June Stanley, a mechanical engineer, has a unique connection with her horses. After putting off time to grow personally and professionally, she rediscovered her love […]