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...
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...
From 19th-Century Saloon to Cultural Gateway: The $2.9M Plan to Save the Stone House
TIJERAS — A historic roadside landmark that once served as a 19th-century saloon, dance hall, and post office is poised for a $2.9 million resurrection....
From Civil War Encampment to Cultural Center: Plans Unveiled for Historic East Mountain Stone House
TIJERAS — The East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS) will host a public unveiling this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. to reveal the architectural master plan for...
Back2School Bash set for Aug. 8 in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD — The East Mountain Food Pantry is launching a new initiative to ensure local students head back to the classroom with full backpacks and...
Saved by a Sunday Drive: Historic Turquoise Trail Stone House Poised for Major Revival
TIJERAS — A nearly 140-year-old stone structure steeped in Civil War lore, land grant history, and early New Mexico commerce is poised for a new...
New Mexico youth mountain biking organization hosts ‘BikeFest’ seasonal kickoff at Oak Flats
TIJERAS — New Mexico’s interscholastic mountain biking community is gearing up to launch the summer trail season with a regional youth cycling festival in the...
FEELING THE CRUNCH: Food Pantry in Need of Staples, Side Items
TIJERAS — While the winter holiday season typically brings a surge of charitable giving, local food bank organizers say inflation is creating a severe, year-round...
Tijeras Residents Swamp State Water Fair for Free Testing
TIJERAS — State health and environment officials met an overwhelming turnout Saturday morning at the Tijeras Senior Center, where residents from across the East Mountains...
Free Well Water Testing set for Saturday in Tijeras
TIJERAS — State health officials are offering a high-value incentive for Tijeras residents to check their drinking water this weekend: the first 100 people in...
Village of Tijeras to Host Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday
The Village of Tijeras, in partnership with Bernalillo County and the Carnué Land Grant, will host its annual Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 25,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Crossroads Training Center Announces Empowering Spring 2026 Course Lineup
TIJERAS – The Crossroads Training Center has officially pulled back the curtain on its Spring 2026 semester, offering a robust schedule of educational and life-skills...