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Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, was outside his vehicle Feb. 23 when a semi truck slammed into the rear of his patrol unit near mile marker 170 on eastbound I-40 in the East Mountains. He was pinned underneath and died at the scene. He had called in the stop just before 5 p.m.

Memorial services set for BCSO sergeant killed during traffic stop in East Mountains

by Kevin Hendricks February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The once-familiar Mountain Lodge motel sign as it appeared in 2014. The sign was a Tijeras Canyon landmark that stood more than 60 years along old Highway 66 before it was moved to the Route 66 Travel Center west of Albuquerque. Photo by Rick Holben

History of a Route 66 Landmark in Tijeras Canyon – The Mountain Lodge

by Kevin Hendricks February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, was outside his vehicle Feb. 23 when a semi truck slammed into the rear of his patrol unit near mile marker 170 on eastbound I-40 in the East Mountains. He was pinned underneath and died at the scene. He had called in the stop just before 5 p.m.

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BCSO Sergeant fatally struck during traffic stop in East Mountains: Investigation underway

by Jesse Jones February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Child dead, two others injured in East Mountains shooting

by Noah Gollin February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

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Commissioner Olivas pitches legislators to fund millions in East Mountain, BernCo projects

by route66.news February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Located at 2846 NM-14 in Madrid, the Mineshaft Tavern is the most prominent space in southern Santa Fe County for events of all kinds. It will host a Super Bowl watch party this Sunday. The tavern is typically open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

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Where to catch Super Bowl LX in the East Mountains

by Kevin Hendricks February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

New Mexico's U.S. senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, have nominated four East Mountains students to the United States Service Academies.

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Heinrich, Luján announce academy nominations from East Mountains

by rodd-cayton January 16, 2026January 25, 2026

Bernallilo County commissioners have approved a $1.6 million contract to build a nearly 2-mile multiuse trail in the East Mountains, officials announced Tuesday.

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Bernalillo County approves $1.6 million East Mountains trail project

by kevinabqnews December 12, 2025January 25, 2026

Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas has recognized Lisa Davis, former president of the East Mountain Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, for her leadership and community advocacy in District 5.

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Bernalillo County commissioner puts the spotlight on East Mountains community leader

by kevinabqnews December 3, 2025January 25, 2026

Bernalillo County Public Works crews are on alert as a winter storm is expected to move into the East Mountains on Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday morning, bringing the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of snow in Tijeras Canyon and nearby high-elevation communities. Forecasts show only a light dusting, if any, for the Albuquerque metro area.

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Bernalillo County crews brace for first significant East Mountains snow of the season

by kevinabqnews December 2, 2025January 25, 2026