A woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including three counts of battery upon a peace officer, following a traffic stop and alleged refusal to submit to chemical testing in Rio Rancho. The criminal complaint was filed in Bernalillo Magistrate Court in Sandoval County on Oct. 7. According to police records, the incident began on […]
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Posted inSandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Ralph Martinez, class of ’53, leads Bernalillo High homecoming parade
“Let’s go, Spartans!” If you’ve uttered that phrase, you may have Ralph Martinez to thank for it. Martinez, a member of the inaugural Bernalillo High School graduating class of 1953, was one of the original proponents of changing the school nickname from “Cobras.” He will be grand marshal for the BHS Homecoming parade, which takes […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho City Council to consider $25 million water bond issue
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing $25 million in water and wastewater system improvement revenue bonds during its regular meeting Thursday night. The proposed ordinance would establish parameters for the bonds, which would be the first of two planned utility revenue bond issuances over the next five years as part of a $50 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Moriarty City Council to fill mayor position after Webb’s Resignation
The Moriarty City Council will consider appointing a new mayor Wednesday night to fill the vacancy left by Brandon Webb’s resignation amid the city’s ongoing financial crisis and political turmoil. Webb resigned during a Sept. 22 special council meeting, telling The Independent News he was “tired of getting stabbed in the back” and frustrated with […]
Posted inPueblos
Placitas library to host geology book talk by New Mexico author
The Placitas Community Library will host author Magdalena Donahue for a presentation on her latest book, “Roadside Geology of New Mexico,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Gracie Lee Community Room. The recently released second edition is a comprehensive update of the original guide, featuring full-color photography and new highway descriptions focused on scenic […]
Posted inPueblos
Food pantry launches community fundraiser in Placitas
Casa Rosa Food Pantry is seeking $25 donations from each Placitas resident during October to support neighbors facing food insecurity. The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser” aims to sustain services for the pantry, which serves an average of 58 households weekly, providing groceries, pet food, drinking water, household items and clothing to more than 100 income-qualified […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
McCall’s Pumpkin Patch boycott sparks controversy in Torrance County
Torrance County commissioners will confront a public controversy that has spilled over into targeting a commissioner’s private business, as officials defend their decision to maintain a federal immigration enforcement agreement despite community opposition. The Wednesday administrative meeting will include discussion of “McCall’s Pumpkin Patch and Torrance County’s Intergovernmental Agreement with the US Department of Immigration […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
More than 300 pets sterilized at Sandoval County clinic
A three-day spay and neuter clinic in Sandoval County resulted in more than 300 dogs and cats being sterilized in mid-September, officials announced Monday. The clinic was funded through state appropriations secured by Sen. Craig W. Brandt, D-District 40, using Government Results and Opportunity Program funds. The event was held at the Bernalillo Community Museum. […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rocket plant goes before Sandoval County commission again
The effort to bring a rocket plant to Rio Rancho Estates continues to move forward. Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday will consider approving the purchase of four real estate leases, a move that would ease the process of bringing Castelion Corporation’s hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site to the county. The plant would employ hundreds, county […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho school board launches community input process for superintendent search
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as it begins the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education announced it will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 […]