New Mexico youth mountain biking organization hosts ‘BikeFest’ seasonal kickoff at Oak Flats
TIJERAS — New Mexico’s interscholastic mountain biking community is gearing up to launch the summer trail season with a regional youth cycling festival in the...
East Mountain High School to Host Groundbreaking for 6th Grade Expansion
SANDIA PARK — East Mountain High School will host a groundbreaking ceremony and community celebration on Tuesday, June 2, marking the official start of a...
FEELING THE CRUNCH: Food Pantry in Need of Staples, Side Items
TIJERAS — While the winter holiday season typically brings a surge of charitable giving, local food bank organizers say inflation is creating a severe, year-round...
NMDOT warns of delays, weekend detours during Edgewood roadwork
EDGEWOOD — A $700,000 roadway rehabilitation and safety project on Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 344 is scheduled to begin next week, state...
Edgewood to Host 23rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show, Marking Route 66 Centennial
EDGEWOOD — Classic car enthusiasts and families will gather in Edgewood this Father’s Day weekend for a milestone celebration combining automotive history and community charity....
East Mountain High Senior Andy Proctor Named NM STEM Student of the Year
SANDIA PARK — High school senior Andy Procter doesn’t just build solutions for complex engineering problems. He builds them for people. Whether it is designing...
Edgewood “Community Dumpster Days” set for Sat. & Sunday
EDGEWOOD — The Town of Edgewood will host its monthly “Community Dumpster Days” this weekend, offering local residents a designated location to dispose of large...
Say Yes to Edgewood’s YES! Summer Program
EDGEWOOD — The Town of Edgewood and Santa Fe County is currently taking registrations for the YES! (Youth Events for Summer) Program, a daily summer...
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...