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If you live in the East Mountains area, you can likely sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program is open to children from birth to age five who reside within a participating area, such as the Estancia Valley Imagination Library.

East Mountains, Education

Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace.

Ground stop issued at Albuquerque Sunport because of fire alarm

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Rainy day in downtown Albuquerque. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

Albuquerque, Environment, Climate & Conservation

Albuquerque prepared for monsoon season with enhanced pump station security

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller speaks during a press conference on Bosque and open space fire prevention Tuesday, June 24, at Tingley Beach. City officials urged public vigilance after a string of suspected arsons prompted new patrols and technology deployments ahead of the Fourth of July.

Albuquerque, Environment, Climate & Conservation

Multiple fires spark Bosque crackdown

by Jesse Jones June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Burqueños can expect ramped-up patrols and enforcement over the Fourth of July holiday to curb illegal fireworks and prevent fires in high-risk areas like the Bosque and foothills.

Albuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque ramps up fireworks enforcement and safety ahead of July 4th

by Jesse Jones June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

Albuquerque, Food

Applications open for 2025 State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

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

East Mountains, Food

Local food pantry seeks community support to restock essential items

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

East Mountains, East Mountains, Edgewood, Edgewood Independent, Estancia, Moriarty, Politics & Elections, Torrance County

Want to serve in the municipal government or school board? Here’s how to file your candidacy paperwork

by Hannah Grover, nm.news June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Approximately 2,000 people gathered in Downtown Albuquerque to protest federal immigration policies and call for the abolition of ICE. (Roberto E. Rosales)

#NewMexicoNews, #nmnews_frontpage_feature, Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Congress & Federal Gov.

Thousands march in Downtown Albuquerque to protest ICE, Trump immigration policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 23, 2025

Only one city-approved Safe Outdoor Space exists right now — the Refuge House, run by the New Creation Albuquerque church.

#nmnews_frontpage_feature, Albuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Housing & Homelessness

A new bill could change how Albuquerque handles homeless camps

by Jesse Jones June 23, 2025June 23, 2025