Locked In: Damion Reyes Finds New Strength in ‘Lockdown’ Role for East Mountain
SANDIA PARK, N.M. — If you look closely at the eyes of East Mountain High School senior Damion Reyes when the Timberwolves are on defense,...
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Overnight Jan. 3–4
While most of the world rings in the New Year with fireworks, the cosmos is preparing its own pyrotechnics. The annual Quadrantid meteor shower is...
Proactive Measures Can Protect Pets During New Year’s Eve Fireworks
The upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations promise dazzling light displays for humans, but for many pets, the accompanying booms and flashes are a source of...
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...
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...
The Song is Ending: New Mexico’s Iconic Musical Highway Falling into Harsh Disrepair
TIJERAS, NM — It was once hailed as a triumph of “fun engineering” a stretch of the Mother Road that didn’t just carry travelers but...
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...
East Mountains Rally: Community Steps Up as Food Pantry Faces Record Demand
TIJERAS – In the face of a daunting spike in food insecurity, the East Mountains community is proving that tough times bring out the best...
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....
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...