BEATING THE HEAT: WHY THAT EXTRA 10 DEGREES CRIPPLES SWAMP COOLERS
EAST MOUNTAINS — When summer temperatures cross the line from warm to scorching, millions of homeowners relying on evaporative coolers — better known as swamp...
Watchya Doing? Bull Riding, Moriarty Comic Con, Car Show & Back2School Bash
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, brings a full lineup of community activities across the East Mountains. From pop culture conventions and classic car shows to live...
Mini Comic Con set for Saturday in Moriarty
MORIARTY, N.M. — The Moriarty Mini Comic Convention returns Saturday for its eighth annual installment, bringing pop culture, local entertainment and family activities to the...
Dust Off the Letterman Jackets: The Great Moriarty ’90s Pinto Stampede Is Coming
MORIARTY — If you hear a sudden, collective popping of knees and a sharp rise in demand for Ibuprofen this October, don’t panic. It is just...
Grief Educator Genna Reeves Named a Distinguished Influential Woman for 2026
ALBUQUERQUE — Edgewood resident Genna Reeves, Ph.D., founder of Invictus by Genna: Grief and Loss Services, has been recognized as a Distinguished Influential Woman for...
East Mountain Food Pantry to Host Free Back 2 School Bash at Venus Park
The East Mountain Food Pantry will host its Back 2 School Bash on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park in...
DEFCON ARRRGH: The Great New Mexico Pirate-Viking Invasion is Upon Us!
PIRATE & VIKING INVASION: Yes, you read that right. Pirates have officially been spotted sloshing along the Pecos River near Cowles. Even worse? Security reports...
8th Annual Moriarty Mini Comic Con Features Local Acts, Vendors, and Costume Contest
MORIARTY — The Moriarty Mini Comic Convention will return for its eighth annual installment next month, bringing pop culture, local entertainment, and family activities to...
Moriarty Middle School Athletic Coordinator Wins Statewide NMAA Honor
MORIARTY – Moriarty Middle School Athletic Coordinator Sommer Holland has been named the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Middle School Athletic Coordinator of the Year....
MESD Preschool Opens Enrollment for Local 3 and 4 Year Olds
MORIARTY – The MESD Early Childhood Center is now enrolling students for the upcoming preschool year, offering full services for children aged three and four....
Edgewood’s Dumpster Days set for this Weekend
EDGEWOOD — The Town of Edgewood Road Department will host its monthly Dumpster Days disposal event Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, giving local...
Two Farmers Markets Set for Sunday in Edgewood, Cedar Crest
East Mountain residents will have two local options for fresh produce, local goods, and community entertainment this Sunday, July 26. In Edgewood, the Town of...
Want the Traditional High School Experience Without the Tech? EVCA is Now Recruiting
EDGEWOOD – After 30 years of climbing the ranks of traditional public education, Joshua McCleave was almost ready to call it a career. Instead, two...
Folds of Honor New Mexico to host annual gala for military and first responder scholarships
ALBUQUERQUE — Folds of Honor New Mexico has announced it will host its annual Patriot Dinner this September, gathering community members, veterans, and businesses to...
How to Keep Bears Out of Your East Mountain Neighborhood This Summer
TIJERAS — Wildlife officials are urging residents in the East Mountain communities to exercise increased caution following a rise in black bear sightings in residential...
Tijeras Emergency Repairs Put Contaminated Well Back in Service; Residents Advised on Water Use
TIJERAS — A primary water well in the Village of Tijeras unexpectedly failed Thursday morning, forcing local officials to temporarily reactivate a secondary well that...
Rollin’ Into the Centennial: Edgewood to Host Route 66 Roller Skating Event This Weekend
EDGEWOOD — The East Mountains are laced up and rolling into a historic milestone this weekend as the local community kicks off a unique celebration...
Three Local Leaders Assume Officer Roles at Estancia Valley Classical Academy
EDGEWOOD — There are some new faces assuming the top three leadership roles of the Estancia Valley Classical Academy’s Governing Council and they are committed...
Spurs and Speed: East Mountain Cowboy Church Hosts Youth Rodeo Weekend
EDGEWOOD — Young cowboys and cowgirls from across the region are gearing up for a high-stakes weekend as the East Mountain Cowboy Church hosts the...
The Pirates are Coming, and we aren’t Norse-ing Around
EDGEWOOD — A local nature sanctuary will transform into a historical fantasy realm this August as the annual Pirate & Viking Summer Festival returns to...