President Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated former New Mexico Congressman and former Republican Party Chair Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, selecting a longtime public lands critic to oversee 245 million acres of federal property. Pearce, 78, who last held public office in 2018, has opposed expanding national monuments and has advocated […]
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Rio Rancho fly-fishing company competes in pitch battle Thursday
A Rio Rancho fly-fishing rod manufacturer will compete Thursday for cash prizes totaling $15,000 at a statewide outdoor business competition. San Juan Rodworks is among eight finalists at Adventure Pitch Fest, scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. at the Albuquerque Rail Yards. The company produces handcrafted fly-fishing rods built for precision. The fast-paced pitch battle […]
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Placitas Garden Club celebrates 60th anniversary with county proclamation
Jardineros de Placitas, a social and charitable organization serving the Placitas community, received official recognition of its 60th anniversary from the Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 22. The proclamation, sponsored by District 1 Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, honored the organization’s six decades of service to the greater Placitas area. Bruch, a former […]
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Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats
Incumbents Matt Armenta and Jonathan Ortiz won seats on the Tijeras village council Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Armenta led the field with 145 votes, or 39% of the total, while Ortiz finished second with 133 votes, or 36%. The two seats went to the top vote-getters. Gloria Chavez received 69 votes (19%), and […]
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Nieto elected Mountainair mayor, challenger within five votes of Dial in Estancia
Voters in four Torrance County municipalities chose mayors Tuesday, with Peter Nieto winning decisively in Mountainair and Runnel Lee Riley leading incumbent Nathan Dial in Estancia by just five votes in a race that could be headed to a recount. Nieto captured 66% of the vote in Mountainair with 218 votes to Ernesto Lopez Jr.’s […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Pueblos
Moriarty-Edgewood $20 million school bond passes, paving way for facility improvements
Voters in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District approved a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies Tuesday night, enabling the district to move forward with planned facility upgrades across its seven schools. The measures, which appeared on ballots in the Nov. 4 local election, will maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for […]
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Rio Rancho voters approve $80 million school bond for infrastructure, security improvements
Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond measure passed Tuesday night, securing funding for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The Nov. 4 ballot measure received voter approval, allowing the district to move forward with critical projects including HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, a new pre-K facility and the conversion of Rio […]
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Veterans Services Fair set for Wednesday in Bernalillo
A Veterans Services Fair will be held Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sandoval County Government Complex to help veterans apply for benefits. The event will take place in the lobby of Building D at 1500 Idalia Road in Bernalillo, according to organizers. Veterans are encouraged to bring documentation, including their award letter, […]
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It’s time to vote
As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them. Among the major contested races is that for mayor of Corrales, which pits incumbent James Fahey Jr. against challenger Fred Hashimoto, a former village councilor. Fahey’s campaign has focused on first term as mayor, touting accomplishments such as […]
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Hyatt Regency Tamaya to host Horseshoes & Heels Gala for horse rescue program
The Tamaya Horse Rehab Program will hold its seventh annual Horseshoes & Heels Gala on Nov. 29 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa to raise funds for rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned horses in New Mexico. The nonprofit organization, based at the Stables at Tamaya, has rescued more than 300 horses since its founding […]