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Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM New Mexico’s respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October. The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted […]
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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
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Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]
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East Mountains Photo Flashback
By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Known to his friends as “Pop,” Clinton M. Graham and his wife Rubye were among the earliest residents of Sandia Knolls, having bought a lot from original developer Charles G. Shambaugh shortly after the subdivision was developed off Frost Road in 1956. “Pop” was also an active member […]
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Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]
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New Mexico Senate Confirms East Mountains’ Kenderdine as Energy Secretary
On March 10, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Melanie Kenderdine as cabinet secretary for the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine, who grew up in the East Mountains, graduated from Manzano High School and the University of New Mexico. In May, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico […]
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New Mexico Senate Confirms East Mountains’ Kenderdine as Energy Secretary
On March 10, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Melanie Kenderdine as cabinet secretary for the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderdine, who grew up in the East Mountains, graduated from Manzano High School and the University of New Mexico. In May, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Kenderdine as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico […]