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Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya is not running for re-election this fall. (Connor Currier)

Longtime Moriarty City Councilor Anaya not running for re-election

by nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.

Politics & Elections

Here’s who’s running for office in the East Mountains, Edgewood, Estancia Valley

by nm.news August 27, 2025August 28, 2025

A photography exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will open Friday at Madrid’s Roadrunner Studio and Gallery, featuring images captured in New Orleans in the weeks following the 2005 disaster.

Arts & Culture, East Mountains

Photography exhibition in Madrid marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

by nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

PNM seeks approval to be bought by Blackstone

by nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out

by nm.news August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week.

Local Gov., Torrance County

Torrance County opens public comment on federal funding for first responder radios

by nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

New Mexico's state parks contributed $266 million to the state's economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory effective until 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo and northwestern Torrance counties.

Environment & Conservation, Torrance County

Flood advisory issued for Bernalillo and Torrance counties

by nm.news August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Edgewood Town Hall

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Edgewood to vote on rezoning residential parcels for water utility use

by nm.news August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

East Mountain school districts have all reported finding zero guns on all of their campuses during last year's 2024-2025 academic year. The superintendents highlighted the schools on on-campus gun safety protocols for all three districts.

Unlike Albuquerque, local schools report no guns on campuses in 2024-2025 school year

by nm.news August 22, 2025August 22, 2025