Submitted by American Connections Media Outreach NAVAL BASE GUAM – Before the ocean swallows the light and the hatch seals shut, every submariner carries one thing below the surface — their story. For Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Thompson, a native of Tijeras, New Mexico, serving as a machinist’s mate (auxiliary), that story began in […]
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Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative. “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]
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New Cedar Crest restaurant sparks a flame
The East Mountains has a new eatery, but it’s something a little different than anything that has been there before. Flamez Mediterranean Fusion opened its doors on May 22, in the former Yours, Mine and Ours restaurant located at 12118 NM-14 in Cedar Crest. The restaurant opened without much fanfare, but within one day, sold […]
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Local food pantry seeks community support to restock essential items
As more families face difficult times, the East Mountain Food Pantry is stepping up and asking the community for help to continue its mission of feeding those in need. The nonprofit, which serves food-insecure families across Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Torrance counties, is seeking donations of several high-demand staples: In 2024, the pantry served 1,408 […]
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The Next Education Disruptor: GenAI in New Mexico’s Schools
Submitted by Trey Smith One of the more consequential outcomes of this past year’s legislative session was the passage of House Memorial 2, which mandated the creation of a statewide working group focused on making recommendations for generative artificial intelligence (AI) policy and use in New Mexico schools. I was fortunate enough to be appointed […]
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Laura Roberta Oney Jones
Laura Roberta Oney Jones, 70, a lifetime resident of NM, passed away May 28, 2025, in Albuquerque. NM. Laura was born in Mountainair, NM on June 13, 1954 and lived on her grandfather’s ranch until she was 14-years-old. She attended school in Mountainair, graduating in 1972. She then attended NMSU, graduating with both her B.S. […]
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Classic car show returns to Mountainair for Jubilee Celebration
The streets of Mountainair will come alive with chrome and color on June 28, as the Jubilee 2025 Car Show cruises into town with a wide display of vintage vehicles and family-friendly activities. The event will take place at Salinas HQ, 105 S. Ripley Avenue. It is part of Mountainair’s annual Jubilee Day celebration, which […]
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East Mountain Historical Society hopes to transform 100+ year old house
The East Mountain Historical Society hopes to one day conduct operations out of a stone house that was built more than 100 years ago in the unincorporated community of San Antonio, located between Tijeras and Cedar Crest. “It’ll be a repository for the area’s history, and through utilization of the meeting rooms, serve as a […]
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Haaland to speak at East Mountain Democrats meeting in Tijeras
The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cañon De Carnué Land Grant Hall, located at 340-364 NM-333 in Tijeras. Haaland, who is now […]
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East Mountain Historical Society honored with statewide award for historical publication
The Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Book and Service Awards. The awards recognize significant contributions made in 2024 to the preservation and understanding of New Mexico’s history and cultural heritage. Among this year’s most distinguished honorees is the East Mountain Historical Society (EMHS), awarded the Lansing B. […]