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A community food drive Monday collected more than 700 pounds of food for the East Mountain Food Pantry, organizers said.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Cedar Crest food drive collects more than 700 pounds for East Mountain Food Pantry

by Kevin Hendricks December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

A new federal lawsuit accusing Farm Bureau Insurance Company of deliberately concealing evidence and blocking legally required fraud reports claims the company violated the laws of multiple states, including New Mexico.

Corporate Responsibility, Sandoval County

Lawsuit: Farm Bureau may have concealed fraud reports from NM regulators

by Josh Lee, nm.news December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The Manzano Mountain Art Council will present a free holiday concert featuring classical string quartet music Wednesday afternoon at the MMAC Center.

Free holiday concert to feature classical quartet in Mountainair

by Kevin Hendricks December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

The Village of Madrid kicked off its annual Christmas parade and celebration on Dec. 6, featuring carolers, outdoor shopping, livestock and other festivities throughout the day, ending in an 11-minute parade that kicked off at 4 p.m.

Annual Christmas parade lights up Madrid

by Lauren Lifke December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Edgewood Connected, a local nonprofit organization, will host a series of free community events throughout December, including ice skating, a first responders benefit lunch and visits with Santa Claus.

Edgewood nonprofit announces series of free holiday events

by Kevin Hendricks December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

The Friends of the Sandia Mountains announced it will host the 22nd annual Sandia Snowshoe Classic on Jan. 24, 2026, at Sandia Crest, offering winter outdoor enthusiasts a challenging 5K course through the Cibola National Forest.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Friends of Sandia Mountains to host 22nd annual Snowshoe Classic

by Kevin Hendricks December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need.

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Local businesses partner for food drive benefiting East Mountain Food Pantry

by Kevin Hendricks December 4, 2025December 4, 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.

Housing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

The race isn’t over yet: Close calls force recounts in Estancia, Moriarty

by Kevin Hendricks December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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