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The Manzano Mountain Art Council will receive support for more than 12 musicians performing at its 25th anniversary Sunflower Festival in Mountainair set for Aug. 23. The community arts and music festival draws over 3,000 visitors and 50 artist vendors to the small town.

East Mountains, Music

Madrid radio station, Mountainair arts festival receive state music grants

by nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

New Mexico is accelerating preparations for the 2026 centennial of Route 66, awarding more than $1.3 million in grants to communities along the historic highway to boost marketing efforts, fund special events and improve infrastructure.

General Interest, New Mexico

New Mexico awards $1.3 million in grants to prepare for historic Route 66 centennial

by nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Torrance County

City Council to discuss Moriarty’s future infrastructure and budgeting at next meeting

by nm.news August 12, 2025September 25, 2025

Edgewood Town Hall

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Town of Edgewood cancels workshop and meeting

by nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Arts & Culture, Madrid

Local artist to showcase new abstract paintings in ‘Atmospheric Connections’ exhibition in Madrid

by nm.news August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Brutus is currently in fifth place in the "No More Littering" calendar contest, which runs through Sept. 5 and invites pet owners to submit photos of their rescue dogs for $25 per entry. (East Mountain Companion Animal Project)

East Mountains, General Interest

East Mountain animal rescue launches calendar contest to fund spay-neuter clinic

by nm.news August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

Two communities will see direct improvements from a new round of state tourism grants, with Tijeras receiving $55,000 for wayfinding enhancements and Edgewood getting $4,000 for centennial celebration activities.

East Mountains, Edgewood, Local Gov.

Tijeras, Edgewood receive Route 66 Centennial grants for tourism projects

by nm.news August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

New Mexico residents are bracing for a dangerous heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 107°F across northern and southern regions of the state through Sunday.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

Extreme heat wave to scorch New Mexico this weekend

by nm.news August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches.

Healthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025

by nm.news August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Torrance County

Mayor Webb pledges reforms amidst Moriarty’s financial ‘mess’

by nm.news August 7, 2025September 25, 2025