Posted inEast Mountains, Education

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 […]

Posted inEast Mountains

‘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, […]

Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Torrance County

Torrance County announces 2025 Summer Internship Program

Torrance County has announced its 2025 Summer Enrichment Internship Program, which will offer paid work experience to students aged 14 to 18. Interns will work 20 hours per week at $13 an hour with employers throughout the county. The program aims to connect youth with meaningful work experiences, career exploration, and adult mentorship. Students must […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Healthcare

Department of Health issues measles exposure warning in Cedar Crest

By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. Potential public exposures have been identified at several locations in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and Cedar Crest. According to the NMDOH, […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County

Torrance County firefighter named finalist for New Mexico 2025 Firefighter of the Year

Torrance County Fire and Emergency Services has announced that Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate Nicaea Spomer is a finalist for the New Mexico 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award. Spomer has served with Torrance County Fire and Emergency Services for two and a half years, demonstrating a strong commitment to the community, according to a press release from Torrance […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Environment, Climate & Conservation

Haaland meets with land grant communities in East Mountains to discuss the protection of resources

By Kevin Hendricks  Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland recently met with Land Grant communities in the East Mountains to discuss the protection of land rights, water and cultural traditions.  During the meeting, Haaland stressed her commitment to safeguarding vital funding for rural infrastructure, wildfire resources, and […]