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...
State Health Department launches monthly wellness pop-up events in Torrance County
ESTANCIA — The New Mexico Department of Health is rolling out a series of recurring wellness and safety pop-up events to provide free health, safety,...
Tijeras to Host ‘Potluck-Style’ Easter Egg Hunt on March 28
TIJERAS — A local park will transform into a sea of pastel colors this month as the community prepares for its annual Easter egg hunt....
Turquoise Trail Regional Alliance to Host Silent Auction and Wine Event to Fund Legal Battle
EAST MOUNTAINS — A local conservation group will host a wine and charcuterie evening with a silent auction on April 18 to raise money for...
Global performers and local acts headline New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival entertainment lineup
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival is bringing an expansive roster of performers to the East Mountains, promising an immersive entertainment experience...
Moriarty Modernizes its Utility Payments
MORIARTY — The City of Moriarty officially launched its new digital portal for utility payments in January and it has provided residents with a streamlined...
Estancia Police to Host Meet and Greet March 12
ESTANCIA, N.M. — The Estancia Police Department is inviting local residents to step away from their screens and engage in face-to-face dialogue during an upcoming...
Edgewood Celtic Festival Draws International Talent
EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Families looking for budget-friendly weekend entertainment in the East Mountains will find a welcome reprieve at the upcoming New Mexico Renaissance Celtic...
New Mexico Outdoor Festival and Skills Competition to Debut at Legacy Ranch
EDGEWOOD — The New Mexico Wildlife Federation announced today the inaugural New Mexico Outdoor Festival and Skills Competition, a daylong celebration of the state’s deep-rooted...
Free Leather Craft Workshop set for March 9 in Moriarty
MORIARTY — East Mountain area residents of looking to learn about leatherworking will have a unique opportunity to learn the traditional trade next week at...
NMDOT to Present Plans for NM 333 and NM 217 Roundabout in Mid-March Meeting
East Mountain area residents will have a chance to learn more about a planned roundabout at the intersection of NM 333 and NM 217 (Mountain...
Transforming a Danger Zone: NMDOT Proposes Roundabout for Mountain Valley Road Intersection
EDGEWOOD — For years, local drivers have known the intersection of NM 333 and Mountain Valley Road (NM 217) as a high-stress “danger zone.” Following...
East Mountain High School’s Recording Arts
The Recording Arts program at East Mountain High School hosted a standing-room-only concert and brought down the house with a selection of student-written and performed...