EDGEWOOD CALLS FOR GRANT PROPOSALS: Lodgers Tax Funding Available for Local Tourism
EDGEWOOD, NM – The Town of Edgewood has officially opened the application window for the quarterly Lodgers Tax Grant cycle, offering local organizations and businesses...
Local Storehouse Hosts Free Cooking Class to Boost Kitchen Confidence
MORIARTY – Local residents looking to sharpen their culinary skills while saving money at the grocery store have a new opportunity to learn this month....
A Valentine’s Tradition in the Making
The Edgewood Community Library staff is preparing for unique children’s event this coming Valentine’s Day with a Build-a-Pal event. It is part of the library’s...
Sparks to Fly: Moriarty High Prepared to Host 4th Annual “Blue Collar Tour”
MORIARTY, NM — The roar of a custom tour bus and the bright flash of welding arcs are set to return to Moriarty High School...
Engineering the Future: How Moriarty High School’s Robotics Program Swept the State in Year One
In the high-stakes world of competitive robotics, seasoned teams often spend years—sometimes decades—climbing the ranks to achieve state-level dominance. But at Moriarty High School, the...
Major Grid Upgrade: New Substation Transformer to be Energized Saturday; Planned Outages Expected
EDGEWOOD, NM — Residents in the East Mountain area are looking at a more reliable future for their electrical grid, though it comes with a...
Burning Question: Many Firewood Sales Skirt State Law
By RUSSELL HUFFMAN As winter sets in and utility costs soar, more New Mexicans are buying firewood from roadside sellers. However, state officials warn that...
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Overnight Jan. 3–4
While most of the world rings in the New Year with fireworks, the cosmos is preparing its own pyrotechnics. The annual Quadrantid meteor shower is...
Prohibited Fireworks Can Lead to $1,000 Fine
There’s nothing like ringing in the new year with some fireworks, but East Mountain area residents need to be aware of the various fireworks ordinances...
Proactive Measures Can Protect Pets During New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations promise dazzling light displays for humans, but for many pets, the accompanying booms and flashes are a source of...
Edgewood Hosting a “Chat with Commissioners” on Jan. 6
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The Town of Edgewood will kick off the new year by opening the floor to its residents during a “Chat with Commissioners”...
New School-Based Health Center Bridges Medical Gap for Moriarty-Edgewood Students
MORIARTY, N.M. – Students in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD) no longer need to travel to Albuquerque or wait months for critical appointments to receive...
Commission Green Lights Frost Road Trail Project
After a decade of planning, master plans, and pandemic-era delays, a critical gap in the East Mountain trail network is finally closing. On Thursday, Dec....
East Mountain Rallies Past Host Moriarty, 60-49, to Reach Bruce King Championship
MORIARTY – In a game defined by momentum swings and a gritty second-half response, the East Mountain Timberwolves defeated the host Moriarty Pintos 60-49 in...
More Than a Sash: Moriarty’s Alyssa Sauter is the Ultimate Triple Threat
In the world of rodeo queens, there is often a misconception that the title is purely a cosmetical role defined by hairspray, sequins, and a...
Edgewood Connected and Legacy Church Serve Those Who Serve
By Russell Huffman EDGEWOOD, N.M. – The meeting room of the Edgewood Fire Department served as the perfect setting on Saturday for a gathering centered on gratitude and...
Property Patriots Launches Inaugural Christmas Coloring Contest and “Family Side Quest” to Support East Mountain Businesses
EAST MOUNTAINS — Property Patriots has announced the launch of a Christmas Coloring Contest, a community event designed to celebrate the holiday season while driving...
Capturing Your Glory Days in High Definition: Meet Our Dual Threat
By Linda Steele, East Mountain News As a caretaker of the East Mountain News, I believe that our primary duty is not just to report...
East Mountains Area is Chock Full of Christmas Activities
The holiday season in the high desert begins not with a bang, but a blizzard of holiday events ranging from craft fairs to lighted Christmas...
Moriarty Fire Department Awarded $600K Grant For Class A Fire Engine
MORIARTY, N.M. — The Moriarty Fire Department has been awarded $600,000 to purchase a new Class A fire engine, a significant investment that promises to...

