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‘Sesame Street’ is coming to Netflix with new streaming deal

By Herb Scribner, Laura Meckler — Sesame Street,” facing a financial crisis, has solved one of its biggest problems: It now has new home. Netflix announced Monday that the program will premiere its 56th season on the global streaming giant, along with 90 hours of previous episodes. The new season will be released in three […]

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U.S. to pay nearly $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

By Spencer S. Hu — U.S. to pay nearly $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt President Donald Trump’s administration is set to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt to settle a lawsuit brought by the estate of the Trump supporter who was fatally shot by police when […]

Bernalillo County to launch environmental internships

Bernalillo County Commissioners are moving forward with a pilot program to create environmental and natural resources internships for young adults.  Sponsored by Commission Chair Eric Olivas, the program aims to address challenges young adults face when entering the workforce, such as lack of experience and limited access to opportunities. The county also has high vacancies […]

East Mountain High School to launch middle school program in 2026

By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, has announced plans to expand its program to include middle school grades.  Beginning in the fall of 2026, the school will welcome sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. This expansion follows nearly three years after the […]

East Mountain High School earns national award, $10,000 Grant at Building Hope IMPACT Summit

By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park, was awarded a $10,000 grant at the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami. The summit, hosted by the non-profit Building Hope, recognized outstanding charter school contributions nationwide. EMHS, one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, earned national recognition […]

‘Here’s Your Sign’ to decide Sandia Park’s new welcome

By Kevin Hendricks Voting opens Tuesday for a new project that would create a sign that welcomes visitors and residents to Sandia Park. The “Here’s Your Sign” project invites the East Mountain community to contribute to the region’s history by designing the sign for Sandia Park. The project’s name references comedian Bill Engvall’s well-known joke, […]

ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget

By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]

Budget season winding down in ABQ

By Rodd Cayton The City of Albuquerque’s next budget is headed for the home stretch and city employees could find their paychecks a little bigger. The City Council’s Committee of the Whole voted Thursday to move the $1.5 billion financial blueprint to final adoption at Monday’s regular meeting. Councilors have been reviewing Mayor Tim Keller’s […]

East Mountain Historical Society to host public meeting on Campo Stone House restoration

By Kevin Hendricks The East Mountain Historical Society has announced a public meeting to discuss the restoration of the historic Campo Stone House and plans for a community cultural and educational center. The meeting is set for June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Cañón De Carnué Land Grant Hall. According to the East Mountain […]