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The Town of Edgewood will host its annual holiday celebration Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Venus Park, featuring a lighted parade, tree lighting ceremony and the kickoff of Route 66 Centennial festivities.

Santa Claus is coming to Edgewood to kick off Route 66 Centennial celebration

by Kevin Hendricks December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

The Village of Madrid will kick off its annual Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 6, continuing a tradition that dates back more than a century to the town's coal mining days.

Madrid to host annual Christmas celebration, reviving century-old tradition

by Kevin Hendricks December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Torrance County launched a text messaging alert system Wednesday, enabling residents to receive emergency notifications and county information directly on their mobile phones.

Local Gov., Westside

Torrance County launches text alert system for emergency notifications

by Kevin Hendricks December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas has recognized Lisa Davis, former president of the East Mountain Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, for her leadership and community advocacy in District 5.

Congress & Federal Gov., General Interest

Bernalillo County commissioner puts the spotlight on East Mountains community leader

by Kevin Hendricks December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

An 85-year-old Moriarty man faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening his adult sons with a knife during a domestic disturbance last month, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

Moriarty man, 85, charged after alleged knife incident with sons

by Kevin Hendricks December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

The Edgewood Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a commercial burglary at an AutoZone store.

Edgewood police seek help from public identifying burglary suspects

by Kevin Hendricks December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Bernalillo County Public Works crews are on alert as a winter storm is expected to move into the East Mountains on Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday morning, bringing the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of snow in Tijeras Canyon and nearby high-elevation communities. Forecasts show only a light dusting, if any, for the Albuquerque metro area.

General Interest

Bernalillo County crews brace for first significant East Mountains snow of the season

by Kevin Hendricks December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Corporate Responsibility, Sandoval County

$350,000 set aside for victims of Santa Fe spa’s deceptive sales tactics

by Kevin Hendricks December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

East Mountains residents will see the first major renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center in 50 years, along with new recurring funding for road maintenance, Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced in a district update.

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.

Bernalillo County commissioner touts major infrastructure investments in East Mountains

by Kevin Hendricks December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

The Town of Mountainair will induct former Mayor Carl Ivey into its 2026 Hall of Excellence, honoring his nearly four years of service leading the community and his decades-long commitment to education.

Mountainair to induct former mayor to 2026 Hall of Excellence

by Kevin Hendricks December 2, 2025December 2, 2025