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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.
Posted inEast Mountains

Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025

Incumbents Matt Armenta and Jonathan Ortiz won seats on the Tijeras village council Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Armenta led the field with 145 votes, or 39% of the total, while Ortiz finished second with 133 votes, or 36%. The two seats went to the top vote-getters. Gloria Chavez received 69 votes (19%), and […]

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.
Posted inEast Mountains

Community turns out for early voting in East Mountains

by nm.news October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
Bernalillo County's annual East Mountain Celebration returned Saturday, drawing families to the Vista Grande Community Center for an afternoon of entertainment, food and community recognition.
Posted inEast Mountains

East Mountain Celebration is a hit in Sandia Park

by nm.news September 23rd, 2025
Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas will host the annual East Mountains Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center.
Posted inEast Mountains

East Mountains Celebration returns this weekend with car show, live music

by nm.news September 15th, 2025September 18th, 2025
The East Mountains community rallied together to bring back the flags on the Sedillo overpass. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEast Mountains

The permitting process of good ideas

by Guest Commentary September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 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.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Here’s who’s running for office in the East Mountains, Edgewood, Estancia Valley

by nm.news August 27th, 2025August 28th, 2025
Manzanita, created by Rock Canyon Cider, will be opening in a brand new spot near Roosevelt Manazo school, described as a “beautiful property” with lots of outdoor space at 488 NM-333, Tijeras, NM 87059.
Posted inEast Mountains

Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out

by nm.news August 26th, 2025August 27th, 2025
East Mountain school districts have all reported finding zero guns on all of their campuses during last year's 2024-2025 academic year. The superintendents highlighted the schools on on-campus gun safety protocols for all three districts.
Posted inEast Mountains

Unlike Albuquerque, local schools report no guns on campuses in 2024-2025 school year

by nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025
After more than a year since the last event, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has announced the return of Adult Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13.
Posted inEast Mountains

Mountainair’s Adult Fun Day returns this weekend after year-long hiatus

by nm.news August 18th, 2025September 10th, 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)
Posted inEast Mountains

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

by nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 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.
Posted inRio Rancho

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA 

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 29th, 2025
Posted inEast Mountains

East Mountains residents can learn indoor rainwater harvesting at free webinar

by Kevin Hendricks July 10th, 2025July 14th, 2025
Posted inEast Mountains

Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025
The Manzano Mountain Arts Council is inviting the community to an afternoon of local talent and family fun at the Second Annual Community Talent Show and Silent Auction, set for July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MMAC Center.
Posted inEast Mountains, East Mountains, Events

Sing, dance and bid: Mountainair will host second annual talent show and silent auction

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025
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. 
Posted inEast Mountains, Education

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

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025
East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need.
Posted inEast Mountains, Food

Local food pantry seeks community support to restock essential items

by Kevin Hendricks June 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025
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Posted inEast 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 23rd, 2025June 23rd, 2025

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