To many East Mountain area residents, it’s just a name on an I-40 exit sign, near the eastern end of Tijeras Canyon — an unusual name, but just a name, with a flash of brown and green, dirt and trees — Zuzax.

Fire Protection funds are hitting local fire departments around the state. In late July, the State Fire Marshal’s Office announced that $75 million was heading to county and municipal fire …

With state-mandated goals for more days of education, many of the local schools are already in sessions, busses are rolling down the streets and children are getting used to being back in the …

Akin to most rural county fairs, Torrance County’s annual event -- which begins Aug. 5 at the Fairgrounds in Estancia with the various royalty competitions as well as the Old Timer’s Day Parade – is really geared for the children.

“Like most rural, county fairs in New Mexico, the highlights for them is they revolve around the livestock shows, the junior livestock shows,” said Johnny Perea, a member of the fair board and whose children were longtime fair participants. “That’s where the most participation is and it’s the hub of activity.”

Monsoons have officially arrived and wildflowers are in full bloom. Luckily for us residing in or around the East Mountains and Torrance County, the Sandia and Manzanos mountains are in our …

NOTICE OF HEARING Members of the public are invited to provide comment on hearings for the issuance of or transfers of liquor licenses as outlined below. This Hearing will be conducted …

Although Tijeras is officially turning 50, the area’s occupation goes back centuries longer. And there is no better place to learn about that history than the Tijeras Pueblo Archeological …

A man already under arrest for federal charges has now been named in a murder investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

The water woes that have been plaguing more than 150 McIntosh residents is being addressed by Torrance County. The days of hauling water may not yet be over, said Torrance County …