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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.

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Bernalillo County commissioner touts major infrastructure investments in East Mountains

by kevinabqnews December 2, 2025January 25, 2026

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue is preparing for the 2026 fire season as fire risks increase with rising temperatures in the East Mountains.

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AI eyes on the East Mountains: BCFR ups fire prep with new tech

by lauren-lifke December 2, 2025January 25, 2026

The county will spend $1.29 million to construct a new bridge connecting the Los Vecinos Community Center to A. Montoya Elementary and Roosevelt Middle schools. The structure, used daily by students accessing programs at Los Vecinos Community Center, was damaged beyond repair during flooding in July.

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Bernalillo County approves $1.5m for flood-damaged bridge, watershed project in Tijeras

by kevinabqnews November 25, 2025January 25, 2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman says improving infrastructure and public services in the East Mountains will be a priority if elected, drawing on his early political experience in the region to inform his campaign platform.

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Bregman pledges infrastructure focus for East Mountains

by kevinabqnews November 25, 2025January 25, 2026

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Local filmmaker brings Hollywood to Tijeras in ‘Weight of It All’

by nm.news November 20, 2025January 25, 2026

The Bernalillo County Commission passed an ordinance Monday night establishing "Safer Community Places" aimed at protecting residents, particularly immigrants, from federal immigration enforcement actions in certain locations, including county-run community centers like Vista Grande in Sandia Park. (BernCo)

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Bernalillo County passes anti-ICE ordinance to establish ‘Safer Community Places’

by kevinabqnews November 19, 2025January 25, 2026

Bernalillo County commissioners approved a master plan Tuesday that will open a long-closed open space property in the East Mountains to public access while prioritizing fire mitigation efforts.

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Bernalillo County approves master plan for East Mountains open space

by kevinabqnews November 19, 2025January 25, 2026

an estimated 2.5 to 3 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes across the East Mountains area. Despite the storm's intensity, damage in Bernalillo County was limited to a single pedestrian bridge behind the community center, and no injuries were reported.

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Bernalillo County Commissioners to vote on Sedillo Ridge Master Plan, emergency Tijeras Creek funding

by kevinabqnews November 18, 2025January 25, 2026

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Cousin candidates hold onto Tijeras Village Council seats

by nm.news November 10, 2025January 25, 2026

Matt Armenta held a lead in the race for Tijeras village councilor Tuesday night, capturing 39% of the vote with partial returns from all four precincts, according to unofficial election results as of 10 p.m.

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Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

by kevinabqnews November 4, 2025January 25, 2026