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The haunted farm at McCall's Pumpkin Patch. (Kevin Hendricks)

East Mountains, Events

Where to scare up Halloween fun in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley

by Kevin Hendricks September 18, 2026

The Reboot Edgewood campaign seeks to disincorporate the town.

Edgewood, Local Government

Edgewood at a crossroads: Reboot campaign pushes for disincorporation

by Kevin Hendricks September 18, 2026

Courts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood

Edgewood police defend license plate cameras as new NM privacy law takes effect

by Kevin Hendricks August 24, 2026

Water service has apparently been restored to the Town of Estancia after a cleanup contractor reportedly damaged a main supply line. The town’s website had a one-sentence update (“Water has been restored!”) posted above an announcement of the outage.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Estancia

Estancia Mayor Pro Tem appears in court on felony alcohol charges

by Kevin Hendricks August 24, 2026

Veterans in the East Mountains area will have the opportunity next month to find answers and resources they need. The office of House District 22 Rep. Stefani Lord is hosting the Sept. 9 East Mountains Veterans Services Fair, which will bring together several agencies to create a one-stop shopping situation.

East Mountains, Events

East Mountains fair to showcase services for veterans

by Kevin Hendricks August 14, 2026

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Rep. Stansbury visits Roadrunner Food Bank, warns of rising child hunger

by Kevin Hendricks August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Democrats rally around Deb Haaland during the party's Pre-Primary Convention Mar. 2026 (DPNM)

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

From afterthought to early player: New Mexico’s new role in 2028 presidential primary

by Kevin Hendricks July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Drums of the North and cannon fire return to Edgewood in August when the Pirate Viking Summer Festival sails back into Wildlife West Nature Park for its seventh year, promising two days of history, fantasy and full-throated adventure in the Southwest.

+Arts & Culture, Edgewood

Pirates and Vikings storm Edgewood for 7th Annual Summer Festival

by Kevin Hendricks July 23, 2026

Mountainair is mourning the loss of Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a fixture of New Mexico municipal government whose career touched three towns, two emergency responder uniforms and, by her mayor's account, nearly everyone who ever needed a straight answer at Town Hall.

Local Government, Mountainair

Mountainair mayor appoints Wayne Jones to fill late wife’s council seat

by Kevin Hendricks July 23, 2026

Mountainair is mourning the loss of Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a fixture of New Mexico municipal government whose career touched three towns, two emergency responder uniforms and, by her mayor's account, nearly everyone who ever needed a straight answer at Town Hall.

Mountainair, Obituaries

Mountainair mourns Mayor Pro-Tem Gayle Jones, a legend of NM municipal government

by Kevin Hendricks July 23, 2026