You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone: HeartLight Center Brings Support to the East Mountains
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can feel isolated, but support is now closer to home here in the East Mountains area. HeartLight...
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Chavez Leads Expansion of Health Fair to Fill Critical Service Gaps in Moriarty-Edgewood
MORIARTY, N.M. – What began as a modest effort to help Moriarty elementary school families has blossomed into a vital resource for the entire region,...
East Mountains Rally: Community Steps Up as Food Pantry Faces Record Demand
TIJERAS – In the face of a daunting spike in food insecurity, the East Mountains community is proving that tough times bring out the best...
Roosevelt Middle School Takes Part in New Mexico Electric Car Challenge
The hum of electric motors and the nervous energy of future engineers filled the gymnasium at Kennedy Middle School this past Saturday, as students from...
Edgewood Lights & Ice Nights Returns, Seeking Sponsors and Holiday Decorators
EDGEWOOD, NM — The spirit of the season is set to light up Edgewood with the return of the “Edgewood Lights & Ice Nights” community...
Low-Flying Helicopter: No Cause for Alarm! New Mexico Aquifer Mapping Mission Underway
Residents across several regions of New Mexico should be aware of low-flying helicopters over the next few weeks, as the New Mexico Bureau of Geology...
Edgewood Kicks Off the Holidays—and the Route 66 Centennial
EDGEWOOD, NM—The East Mountain community of Edgewood is set to sparkle with double the excitement this holiday season. On Friday, December 5, the town’s annual...
New Mexico Has Launched Lifetime Park Pass for Resident Veterans
In a significant expansion of benefits for those who have served, the State of New Mexico has officially implemented the Lifetime Veteran Pass for its...
Moriarty Community Unites to Honor Veterans at Monument Observance
MORIARTY, NM—The Moriarty community gathered at the local Veterans Monument today for a heartfelt and well-attended observance, paying tribute to all those who have served...
Annual NM Ski Swap Kicks Off Winter Prep, Benefits Sandia Peak Ski Patrol
The largest fundraiser for the all-volunteer Sandia Peak Ski Patrol, the annual NM Ski Swap, is set to take place at Expo New Mexico on...
Community News: Moriarty-Edgewood School District to Host Free Health & Wellness Fair
Moriarty, NM – The Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD) is set to host a comprehensive Community Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The...
East Mountain Food Pantry Launches $20K Holiday Food Program Drive to Support 800 Families
CEDAR CREST, NM — The East Mountain Food Pantry (EMFP) has announced the launch of its annual Holiday Food Program, but with a significant change...
Flamez Fusion Turns up the Heat During SNAP Crisis
As crucial federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to expire on November 1, a Cedar Crest restaurant is stepping up to ensure...
Speed-Monitoring Cameras Installed on Frost Road
Area motorists using newly paved Frost Road will need to curb their speed after a set of speed-monitoring cameras being installed. The move comes after...
🎶 Cedar Crest Gears Up for Performances of Handel’s Messiah 🌟
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to Host Festive Holiday Concerts CEDAR CREST, NM — The holiday season is set to be ushered in with the...
📰 Edgewood Lions Club to Host Free Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Edgewood Middle School
The Edgewood Lions Club is excited to announce its upcoming Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, an event set to bring local artisans and the community...
East Mountain Cars and Coffee to celebrate 10 years in 2026
The air in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, carries the faint, nostalgic scent of motor oil and hot coffee, a signature blend for the dedicated gearheads...
East Mountains Gear Up for Double Dose of Halloween Fun on October 25th 🎃
The East Mountain community is set for a Halloween extravaganza with two different festive events scheduled for the same day, Saturday, October 25th. From morning...
Edgewood Announces “Fang-tastic” Annual Trunk or Treat Event
The Town of Edgewood is gearing up for its annual Trunk or Treat event, promising an evening of “ghostly games, free family fun & a...
Call for New Leadership as Sandia Knolls Neighborhood Association Seeks Volunteers
By RUSSELL HUFFMAN The Sandia Knolls Neighborhood Association (SKNA) is urging residents to step up and take the reins as the current leadership wishes to...

