Cedar Crest Farmers Market Opens Season with Fresh Local Goods and Expanded SNAP Benefits
CEDAR CREST – The Cedar Crest Farmers Market has officially launched its 2026 season, bringing locally grown produce, artisan goods, and food assistance programs to...
Tijeras Residents Swamp State Water Fair for Free Testing
TIJERAS — State health and environment officials met an overwhelming turnout Saturday morning at the Tijeras Senior Center, where residents from across the East Mountains...
Wild West Frontier Festival set for June 6-7
EDGEWOOD — The dusty streets of “Jamestown” will roar back to life this summer as the Wild West Frontier Festival returns to Wildlife West Nature...
Free Well Water Testing set for Saturday in Tijeras
TIJERAS — State health officials are offering a high-value incentive for Tijeras residents to check their drinking water this weekend: the first 100 people in...
NM 344 Paving Project Starts Friday
EDGEWOOD — A $1.5 million roadway rehabilitation project is set to begin Friday on N.M. 344, likely causing traffic delays for travelers in the Edgewood...
Community and Color Soar at Edgewood’s Annual Kite Festival
EDGEWOOD – After a breathless start on Saturday, the Wildlife West Nature Park’s annual Kite Festival took flight on Sunday as the New Mexico winds...
Shane Weigand’s Vision Gallops Ahead as Burro Racing Series Grows
CERRILLOS — The historic trails in Cerrillos came alive Saturday as a field of runners and their long-eared teammates competed in the annual Turquoise Trail...
24th Annual Kite Festival at Wildlife West Nature Park
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The skies over the high desert will fill with color this weekend as the 24th Annual Kite Festival returns to Wildlife West...
Edgewood Mayor Announces His Retirement
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Edgewood Mayor Mike Rariden announced his retirement from public office Wednesday, citing personal health concerns and family obligations. Rariden, who also serves...
Village of Tijeras to Host Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday
The Village of Tijeras, in partnership with Bernalillo County and the Carnué Land Grant, will host its annual Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 25,...
KITES TO FILL SKIES ABOVE WILDLIFE WEST FOR FESTIVAL
EDGEWOOD — Wildlife West Nature Park will be a cascade of color as it hosts its Kite Festival on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May...
Defying Trends: East Mountain High Sees Record Enrollment and Historic Funding Surge
ALBUQUERQUE — East Mountain High School leaders and state officials gathered at the Albuquerque Museum on Thursday to celebrate a historic expansion and a record-breaking...
East Mountain High School Robotics Team Earns Honors at Amarillo Regional
AMARILLO, Texas — The East Mountain High School robotics team, Timberwolf Robotics, delivered a strong performance at their second regional competition of the season, reaching...
East Mountain’s Oakleaf Repeats as State Informative Speaking Champion
SANDIA PARK, N.M. — The East Mountain High School speech and debate team capped a successful second half of its season with a dominant showing...
Affordable Adventure: Edgewood’s YES! Program Offers 8 Weeks of All-Inclusive Fun
EDGEWOOD — The Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County have partnered to launch the “YES! Summer Program,” an eight-week recreation initiative for local youth...
Conservation District Offers Beginning Beekeeping Workshop
MORIARTY — The Central Tri-County Soil & Water Conservation District has announced it will host the 6th annual “Beginning Beekeeping” workshop on April 10, 2026....
Veterans’ Mobile Outreach Coming to Estancia
ESTANCIA — The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) will bring its Mobile Outreach Vehicle to Torrance County on April 15 to assist local...
Get Crafty: Spring Macramé Workshop Coming to Bethel Storehouse
MORIARTY, N.M. — The Torrance County Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with Bethel Storehouse, is set to host a unique handcraft workshop focused on creating...
New Mexico Outdoor Festival Set to Showcase Skills and Traditions at Legacy Ranch
EDGEWOOD, — The New Mexico Wildlife Federation is inviting outdoor enthusiasts and families to the inaugural “NM Outdoor” festival, a day-long celebration of the state’s...
Edgewood, Moriarty Hosting Easter Egg Hunts
Neighbors across the East Mountains are preparing for a weekend of holiday festivities as both Edgewood and Moriarty announced large-scale community Easter celebrations scheduled for...