Pinto’s Drop to 3A Football is Biggest District Realignment Change for Area Schools
Moriarty High School’s football team won’t be going to the Class 4A playoffs next season, but the Pintos might have a legitimate shot at a...
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...
“I Did All This While You Were Watching TV”: The Infinite Imagination of Ross Ward and His Tinkertown
SANDIA PARK, N.M. — If you drive up the Turquoise Trail toward the Sandia Mountains, the air gets thinner, the piñon pines get thicker, and...
Giovenco Steps Down as East Mountain Volleyball Coach to Focus on Athletic Director Role
After a decade of leading the East Mountain High School volleyball program, head coach and athletic director Kasi Giovenco is stepping away from the sidelines....
From the Florida Flats to the High Desert: The Paintings & Assemblages of William Bock
After decades in Florida, where the landscape is defined by its flatness and the seasons blur from one humidity into the next, Cedar Crest artist...
Hidden History in the “Scissors”: A Guide to Tijeras Pueblo
The Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site isn’t a towering cliff dwelling like Mesa Verde or a massive stone complex like Chaco Canyon, but it is a...
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...
Isaac Trujillo: The Wood Whisperer of Cedar Crest
The scent of Ponderosa pine and Juniper often hangs heavy and sweet in the air and it’s a familiar cologne to Cedar Crest’s Isaac Trujillo....
The Air Cure: How a Health Resort Became the Heart of Cedar Crest
The village of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, owes its very name and location to the ambitious vision of one man and the desperate hope of...
Driven by Family Grit, Moriarty’s Kristina Means Commits to Collegiate Wrestling
Moriarty, NM—Moriarty High School senior and multi-sport standout Kristina Means formally signed her National Letter of Intent on November 12, committing to wrestle for Carl...
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...
QUARTERFINAL BATTLE: Moriarty Pintos vs. Chaparral Lobos
The Class 4A New Mexico state football tournament’s quarterfinals are set to deliver a compelling clash as the No. 3 Chaparral Lobos host the No....
PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Timberwolves Battle Cuba Rams on Senior Night
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Lady Timberwolves Bow Out of State Soccer Tournament
Friday’s 4-0 quarterfinal loss to No. 2 Santa Fe Prep in the New Mexico state soccer tournament ended East Mountain’s season. Still, the Lady Timberwolves...
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...
🎶 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...
Journey to the Past: Unearthing New Mexico History at Sandia Cave
Tucked into the rugged limestone cliffs of the Sandia Mountains, just northeast of Albuquerque, lies a geological and historical treasure: Sandia Cave. This isn’t merely...