The Moriarty Shortcut: How a Cross-Country Footrace Helped Bring Route 66 to the East Mountains
TIJERAS, N.M. — While the 1928 “Bunion Derby” was a cross-country spectacle, it was the steep, rugged slopes of the East Mountains that fundamentally altered...
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”...
The Great New Mexico Shortcut: A Tale of Spite, Snow, and the Mother Road’s 100th Birthday
If US Route 66 is turning 100 years old, how did the highway end up running through Moriarty, Edgewood and the East Mountains area in...
Where Twigs Become Tools: The ‘Soulful’ Science of Learning Beyond Four Walls
By RUSSELL HUFFMAN TIJERAS, N.M. — In the modern world, the average American child spends between four and seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor...
Puns, Purpose, and Perseverance: The 35-Year Legacy of Roger Alink’s Wildlife West
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — On a windswept stretch of the East Mountains where the high desert air carries the scent of sage and pine, Roger...
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....
Edgewood Connected, Rich Ford Team up For Ice Skating Fun
When the members of Edgewood Connected started thinking about sponsoring an ice-skating event, they ran into a logistical problem: they needed a large, flat, paved...
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...
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...
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...
Coach Baguskis Reviews 2025 Campaign, All-District 2-4A Volleyball Announced
MORIARTY — Following the team’s recent awards banquet, Moriarty High School volleyball coach Michael Baguskis has officially closed the book on the 2025 season. But...
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,...
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...
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...
Balsam Glade Nature Trail & La Madera Canyon Overlook
The Balsam Glade Nature Trail, located high on the scenic eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains in New Mexico, offers a unique blend of easy...