Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to again review possible zoning changes that would lead to the development of a new animal shelter. Councilors are expected to conduct a public hearing on the request by Sandoval County, which wants to build the shelter at 400 S. Hill Road. The county is requesting that the land […]
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Torrance County to consider disaster declaration for Melody Ranch water system failure
The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday to consider declaring a disaster over a water system failure that has left the Melody Ranch community without reliable water service since June. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the county offices at 205 S. Ninth St. and will also […]
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Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project
The Placitas Artists Series has been awarded $240,000 to develop Las Huertas Plaza in the heart of the Sandoval County community. The funding combines $90,000 in federal money from the National Endowment for the Arts through its Our Town program with a $150,000 matching grant from the State of New Mexico, according to a press […]
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Rio Rancho fly-fishing company to compete in state pitch battle
A Rio Rancho fly-fishing rod manufacturer is among eight finalists vying for cash prizes totaling $15,000 at a statewide outdoor business competition, state officials announced. San Juan Rodworks will compete at Adventure Pitch Fest on Nov. 6 at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, according to a New Mexico Economic Development Department press release. The company produces […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Animal Services to host Halloween pet parade
Sandoval County Animal Services will showcase its adoptable dogs during a Halloween-themed “Tricks for Treats” pet parade Saturday at PetSmart Enchanted Hills. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the pet parade beginning at noon. Shelter dogs will demonstrate tricks as part of the adoption promotion effort. Community members are invited to […]
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Hypersonic missile plant draws hundreds to community meeting in Rio Rancho
Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho. The company unveiled plans for Project Ranger, a $100 million facility that would manufacture solid rocket motors and assemble complete missiles for the U.S. military […]
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Rio Rancho council to vote on $25 million water infrastructure bond
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing up to $25 million in revenue bonds to finance improvements to the city’s water and wastewater system when it meets Thursday. The bonds, designated as the Water and Wastewater System Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 2026, would be repaid solely through revenues generated by the utility system rather […]
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Torrance County approves inmate housing agreement with CoreCivic
The Torrance County Commission approved an inmate confinement agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. during its meeting Wednesday morning to house county inmates at a rate of $66.48 per detainee per day. The rate remains unchanged from the current contract, which runs through October 26, 2028. The agreement includes an annual inflationary adjustment capped at 2.5% or […]
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Spitting mad: Woman arrested after altercation with police at Santa Ana casino
A woman was arrested Monday on charges of battery upon a peace officer following an incident in a casino parking lot that escalated into a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Officers with the Santa Ana Pueblo Police Department responded to a call at the Santa Ana Star Casino after receiving reports of a highly intoxicated […]
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Project Ranger advances in Sandoval County, but is it safe?
Castelion Corporation’s proposed 1,000-acre rocket motor production facility, Project Ranger, is moving forward in Sandoval County, despite ongoing resident concerns, with experts concluding the site’s large space allows for safe distances from nearby buildings even under conservative hazard analysis. But while Sandoval County, which is responsible for final approvals for land use and hazard mitigation, […]