Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are gathering toys this year for children of families experiencing economic hardship. The toy drive will take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22. All donations are dropped off at the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office or to the following businesses, La Puerta Realty, Chavez-Ortega Agency, and Presciliano’s Restaurant. For more information about the toy drive please contact Orlando Jacquez at (505)867-7579.
Business License Renewal
It’s that time of year again! If you are a business owner in Bernalillo, don’t forget your 2024 Business Renewals are due no later than January 31st. Renewal packets will be mailed out the first week of December 2023. Applications will only be processed if they are submitted with complete information, documentation, and payment. You can email bizreg@tobnm.gov or call Honora Langwell with the Planning & Zoning Office at 505-771-7118.
Applications Open for Public Improvement Boards
The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from eligible residents interested in filling seats on several Public Improvement District (PID) Boards.
Individuals eligible (registered to vote with an address located within a PID’s boundaries) and interested in applying may do so by filling out an Online Interest Form (www.rrnm.gov/PIDBoard) no later than Monday, January 8, 2024. For questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 505-891-5004 or email clerk@rrnm.gov.
Waiving All Adoption Fees
Sandoval County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees for the entire month of December. Help Animal Services find all their dogs a home so they don’t have to spend the holidays in the shelter. If you are interested in possibly meeting your forever friend you can book an appointment by calling (505)867-7642 or email sandovalpets@sandovalcountynm.gov
Christmas BOGO Book Sale
Santa’s favorite elves, the Friends of Libraries and Literacy, invite you to their Christmas BOGO Book Sale. This is a perfect opportunity to complete your Christmas shopping for your literary loved ones. A huge selection of gently used and like-new books in myriad genres are available at low, buy-one-get-one prices. The sale will take place on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.