The Rio Rancho City Council voted Thursday to approve a renewable energy project that would place thousands of solar panels on 80 acres of state trust land in the northern part of the city, despite criticism from some residents about the developer’s business practices. The council voted 5-1 to approve both a master plan amendment […]
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Rio Rancho plans roundabout for Sara Road-Meadowlark Lane intersection
A virtual public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. to discuss reconstruction plans for Sara Road and Meadowlark Lane, including the proposed installation of a roundabout at their intersection. The project aims to improve roadway conditions, enhance pedestrian access and upgrade utilities along the corridor, according to meeting organizers. The […]
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UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation
Bugs are important. Even the ones who bother us. That’s the gist of the message of scientists at the University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology, who made a presentation last week to the Corrales Village Council. Dewey DeVivi, a museum technician and volunteer coordinator, said their main role is as pollinators. For example, […]
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Sandoval County relocates Cuba Senior Center after mold discovery
Sandoval County has moved its Cuba Senior Center to a new location at the county fairgrounds after mold was discovered in the facility’s previous building. The senior center reopened Monday at the Community Center located at 57 Rodeo Road in Cuba, according to a county press release. The facility had previously operated from the Village […]
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Pueblo de Cochiti awarded over $3 million for wildfire fuel reduction project
Pueblo de Cochiti will receive more than $3.2 million in federal funding to reduce wildfire risks and build protective systems for the tribal community under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program. The pueblo was awarded $3,265,040 through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program for its Fire Reduction through Fuel Management and Capacity Building Project, […]
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Jemez Pueblo begins connecting homes in $15 million broadband project
The Pueblo of Jemez has begun connecting its first homes to high-speed fiber internet as part of a multimillion-dollar broadband expansion project aimed at serving hundreds of previously unconnected residents. Twenty-one homes have received direct fiber connections through the new network, according to the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion. The project will […]
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Sandoval County Tourism Alliance receives $20,000 state grant
The Sandoval County Tourism Alliance has been awarded $20,000 from the New Mexico Tourism Department to support regional tourism marketing efforts. The grant is part of $3.8 million in funding distributed to 45 entities statewide through the Tourism Department’s Cooperative Marketing Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026. Dora Dominguez, director of business development and tourism […]
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New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse
Elected officials in New Mexico warn that unless a series of federal tax credits are extended before the end of the year, consumers purchasing health insurance on the individual marketplace could see dramatic hikes in prices. In 2021, Congress passed the Enhanced Premium Tax credits, which expanded the size of and eligibility for refundable tax […]
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National Park Service to host Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta
The National Park Service will host the 2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta from Oct. 4-12, celebrating the cultural heritage of the volcanic landscape. The opening weekend at the national preserve located at 39201 NM-4 in Jemez Springs features guided ranger programs, art activities, guest speakers and demonstrations by tribal artisans. Artists and educators will offer […]
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Final approval for rocket plant leases expected next month in Sandoval County
Sandoval County Commissioners are interested in hearing more about a rocket manufacturing and testing plant that would bring hundreds of jobs to the area. Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a notice of intent to enter three leases related to a possible Castelion Corporation plant in Rio Rancho Estates. Jill Sweeney of Taft Stettinius & Hollister […]