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Village of Tijeras

East Mountains, Events

East Mountain families can build community connections at free ice cream event this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

East Mountains, Local Gov.

Mountainair Town Council approves police salary increases as waste, credit card fees set to rise

by nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

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

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

Isaiah Trujillo, shown riding the bus last year, is one of thousands of New Mexico students heading back to school this month. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Back-to-school guide 2025: What families need to know

by nm.news August 1, 2025September 25, 2025

East Mountains, Education

Vista Grande Church to offer free school supplies for East Mountains students

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Severe flooding in Cedar Crest has forced the temporary closure of a beloved local institution, the Talking Talons Thrift Shop, located on State Highway 14. The flooding caused significant water damage to the interior of the shop, prompting staff to announce a closure of at least two weeks while repairs are underway.

East Mountains, Jobs, Workers & Economy

Flooding forces temporary closure of Talking Talons Thrift Shop in Cedar Crest

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and nm.news July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 29, 2025

East Mountains, Education, Opinion

Hope for the new school year

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025