How to Keep Bears Out of Your East Mountain Neighborhood This Summer
TIJERAS — Wildlife officials are urging residents in the East Mountain communities to exercise increased caution following a rise in black bear sightings in residential...
Tijeras Emergency Repairs Put Contaminated Well Back in Service; Residents Advised on Water Use
TIJERAS — A primary water well in the Village of Tijeras unexpectedly failed Thursday morning, forcing local officials to temporarily reactivate a secondary well that...
The Soul of the Mountains: How the Village Guitarist has Built a 42-Year Musical Legacy
CEDAR CREST – Every long-standing family business has a heartbeat, a rhythm that carries it through decades of changing times. For The Village Guitarist, nestled...
East Mountains July 4th Fun: Parades, Live Music, Siestas, Adult Amenities, Fireworks
East Mountain residents have their pick of parades and activities this 4th of July with major activities in Edgewood, Moriarty and Madrid. Edgewood also has...
Lack of Court Date has Resident Worried About Speed Camera Collections
If you appealed a ticket from Bernalillo County’s Automated Photo Speed Enforcement Program and have not received a response or court date, it’s now important...
Fourth of July Fireworks can Lead to Jail Time
Heading into the Independence Day holiday, active restrictions and legal frameworks are in place across the communities and counties that span the New Mexico East...
Pass the Timing Light: How a Cedar Crest Car Show Connects Generations of Restorers
CEDAR CREST — East Mountains Cars and Coffee show does not smell like the high-stakes, billionaire garages of Southern California. It smells like exhaust, fresh...
Sunday Market Announces Return for 2026 Season with Massive Opener on May 31st
The region’s biggest farmers and artisans market kicks off in Cedar Crest with over 80 vendors, live entertainment, and a critical food drive partnership to...
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...
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...
NMDOT Public Meeting on Roundabout set for Thursday
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting on April 2 at Estancia Valley Classical Academy at 6 pm to share information...
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...
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...
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...
Birdwell’s 6 RBIs power East Mountain past St. Michael’s
SANTA FE, N.M. — Charles Birdwell drove in six runs, including a home run and a triple, as East Mountain cruised to a 15-4 victory...
Fake Traffic Tickets Target East Mountain Residents, Some Showing Glaring Errors
A new wave of scams is targeting residents of the East Mountain area, following a similar scheme involving fake toll notices reported just last month....
New Mexico Officials Warn of Toll Road Scam Targeting Drivers
EDGEWOOD — State transportation officials are warning the public about a sophisticated phishing scam targeting drivers with fraudulent claims of unpaid toll fees, despite the...
Timberwolves Refuse to Break: East Mountain Extends Record Streak to 14
It wasn’t always pretty, and for a while, it looked like the historic run might finally hit a wall. But the East Mountain High School...
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...