By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Have you ever seen someone sprint to the dentist’s chair? That’s just what I observed in Bullet Tree Village in Belize while there with HAFDRA (Humanitarian Aid for Development and Relief Agency) earlier this month. Last year’s medical...
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Engaging children in science
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer At the science night held at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School on Wednesday, April 22, each grade level demonstrated fascinating science facts with many hands-on activities. The kindergarteners had a display on ladybugs and...
All mountain communities invited to Mountain Health & Resource Fair
By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer All but the most privileged among us can have trouble accessing affordable health care. Even with insurance, deductibles can be so intimidating that many avoid seeking the care they need. Several nonprofit...
It’s farmers market time!
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Rim’s original certified farmers market – established in Running Springs in 2012 – will celebrate its 2026 opening day on Saturday, April 25. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., folks can peruse a variety of vendors from fresh produce to...
Black Hawk helicopter lands for D.A.R.E. program at V.O.E. Elementary
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Valley of Enchantment Elementary school had an exciting reward for its fifth-grade students in the D.A.R.E. program. The program has been around for decades, as a program initially designed to discourage the use of Illegal...
News from our local nonprofits
Mountains Community Hospital: Parking and access changes during construction. The Hospital has begun the first phase of its improvement and expansion project, which will bring a series of changes to parking and campus access that will last through Fall 2028. While...









