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...
MINER MAYHEM: Moriarty Robotics Snag First-Ever Trophies in 150G Class
SOCORRO — Moriarty High School’s robotics program reached new heights this past weekend, securing its first-ever trophies in the 150g weight classes at the annual...
Cars N Coffee Host First Event of 2026
CEDAR CREST, N.M. — In the East Mountains, where neighbors are often separated by acres of pinon and juniper rather than thin apartment walls, catching...
Tijeras Officials Holding Town Hall Meeting, Public Hearing Over Proposed Zoning Change
TIJERAS — The Village of Tijeras is set to hold a public hearing Monday at 6 pm to consider a zoning change that could pave...
New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival: A Vision of Heritage and Fantasy
EDGEWOOD — Eric Vigil remembers a time when his only footwear was a pair of cowboy boots. Growing up in the small town of Pecos,...
New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival returns to Edgewood for expanded two-weekend run
EDGEWOOD — The Kingdom is preparing to burst to life in the East Mountains as the annual New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival returns to Wildlife...
Sandia Crest Recreation Area to Close for two Years
SANDIA CREST. — A popular mountaintop destination in central New Mexico will close to the public for roughly two and a half years beginning this...
East Mountain High School students win international diplomacy award at UN simulation
NEW YORK — East Mountain High School students Andrew Procter and Alexis Smith won the Award of Merit at the world’s largest high school Model...
NMDOT Announces Public Meeting Date for NM 333 and Mountain Valley Road Intersection
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on April 2 to discuss proposed safety and traffic flow improvements...