Nineteen water system operators, board members and community leaders from six northern New Mexico communities graduated Tuesday from the Cuba Water Leadership Institute, a program designed to strengthen regional collaboration on water management in rural areas. The graduation ceremony at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds Community Center capped a three-month training series focused on implementing the […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Local Government
Santa Fe County sues Town of Edgewood for fire service payment
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood is facing a lawsuit from Santa Fe County for allegedly breaching a contractual obligation to pay the county the full agreed-upon amount for fire and rescue services, according to a lawsuit filed Nov. 6. In 2005, Edgewood signed an agreement to pay Santa Fe County for fire services […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Bernalillo County passes anti-ICE ordinance to establish ‘Safer Community Places’
The Bernalillo County Commission passed an ordinance Monday night establishing “Safer Community Places” aimed at protecting residents, particularly immigrants, from federal immigration enforcement actions in certain locations. The measure, sponsored by Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca, designates private spaces within public facilities as protected areas, including hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, daycare centers […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized
Bernalillo County approves master plan for East Mountains open space
Bernalillo County commissioners approved a master plan Tuesday that will open a long-closed open space property in the East Mountains to public access while prioritizing fire mitigation efforts. The County Commission voted to adopt the Sedillo Ridge Open Space Master Plan and passed a companion resolution focused on fire risk reduction at the site during […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Housing & Homelessness
Estancia man, 77, charged after knife incident, losing glass eye
A 77-year-old Estancia man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stabbing another man with a pocket knife during a street confrontation, according to a criminal complaint filed in Torrance County Magistrate Court. Police responded to a call at approximately 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15 after the defendant reported he had been attacked by an ex-girlfriend’s son and […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Man arrested after voices tell him to steal father’s truck
A 33-year-old Bernalillo man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing his father’s truck during a domestic dispute, according to a criminal complaint filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. Police responded to a residence on Camino del Pueblo at approximately 4:28 a.m. Nov. 19 after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle. The caller […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
New dispatch center struggles with staffing
Sandoval County’s new public safety dispatch center is still getting up to speed, its director said Tuesday. Yvonne Fox, who heads the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC), said the center doesn’t have the staffing level it needs to provide the service it wants to without compromise. She said the PSECC, which […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho City Councilor officially announces mayoral bid
It’s official: City Councilor Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for mayor Tuesday night, entering the race to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, who is running for governor. Wymer, a licensed architect and certified planner who represents District 4 on the City Council, will compete in the March 6, 2026, municipal election. He has served on the […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Mayor will not seek fourth term, focuses on governor’s race
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico’s largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure. “Now […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe
City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor. Wymer, who represents District 4 on the City Council, has not made a public announcement but confirmed to the Sandoval Signpost that he is running for mayor and he […]