The Town of Bernalillo Fire Department will hold a dedication and blessing ceremony for its new Safe Haven Baby Box on Wednesday at 3 p.m., providing a safe and anonymous option for mothers in crisis to surrender their infants. The ceremony will take place at the Bernalillo Fire Department, 829 S Camino Del Pueblo, marking […]
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Sweet treats for senior pets: East Mountain sanctuary benefits from ABQ councilor’s cookie fundraiser
By Jesse Jones Burqueños looking for meaningful holiday gifts can turn to an unlikely source: City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn. When she’s not working on housing policy or climate legislation, she and her partner, Paul Roybal, spend the season in their kitchen baking thousands of vegan cookies for people and dogs. The homemade treats support Kindred […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Vasquez warns funding crisis endangers Bosque del Apache’s vital role in local economy
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 6 to assess the impact of federal budget cuts and staffing shortages on the site. Vasquez met with Deputy Refuge Manager Bernard Lujan, refuge staff and leadership from the Friends of the Bosque to discuss operational challenges facing the 57,000-acre […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
Edgewood to host holiday events including toy drive, balloon glow
The Town of Edgewood will host a series of holiday events as Christmas nears, including a toy drive with Santa photos, an ornament decorating workshop and a balloon glow festival. The toy drive will take place Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Edgewood Town Hall, 171A N.M. 344. Residents can donate toys for […]
Posted inRio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost
New spots, new tech: Here are the 10 locations for Rio Rancho’s next-gen traffic cameras
Say goodbye to the damn van, Rio Rancho. The Rio Rancho Police Department will replace its current mobile speed enforcement cameras with updated equipment this weekend. The new equipment, consisting of 10 mobile units, will replace vehicle-based automated cameras currently used in the city’s Safe Traffic Operations Program, known as STOP. The change comes as […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized
Bernalillo County approves $1.6 million East Mountains trail project
Bernallilo County commissioners have approved a $1.6 million contract to build a nearly 2-mile multiuse trail in the East Mountains, officials announced Dec. 9. The Bernalillo County Commission authorized County Manager Cindy Chavez to award the contract to Compass, the low bidder at $1,619,237, including gross receipts tax, according to a county news release. The […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood police offering free toys to families in need
The Edgewood Police Department will distribute donated toys to families facing financial hardship this holiday season, the department announced on social media. Parents can visit the police station to select one toy per child starting Monday, Dec. 15, through Friday, Dec. 19. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day while […]
Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County Animal Services to host holiday dog adoption event
Sandoval County Animal Care Services will host a holiday dog adoption event Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bernalillo Community Museum as part of the worldwide Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays campaign. The event at 118 Calle Malinche will feature adoptable dogs, free holiday gifts for pets and a […]
Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County Historical Society hosting free holiday potluck, open house
The Sandoval County Historical Society & Museum will host a free holiday open house and potluck on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the community and showcase its newly refurbished meeting room. The event will feature artwork by Edmond DeLavy, holiday music, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite […]
Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval Signpost
New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library is showcasing works by the Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico in its year-end exhibition “All Mixed Up,” running through Jan. 1 in the Gracie Lee Community Room. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features 50 pieces by 13 artists […]