In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter. County animal services officials told councilors the project will help fill a desperate need for space and create more opportunities for medical care, adoptions and other services. The zoning change, from rural […]
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Months after launch, Sandoval dispatch center now operating independently
After months of technical difficulties, Sandoval County’s new public safety dispatch center is being all it can be. Since it opened July 1, the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County had been beset by reliability issues, with most calls being picked up by Rio Rancho dispatchers. County Manager Wayne Johnson announced at Wednesday’s […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County approves economic development agreement for rocket plant
Andrew Kreitz has a message for Sandoval County residents: this is a project you will want. Kreitz, co-founder and chief financial officer of military contractor Castelion Corporation, spoke at Wednesday’s county commission meeting, offering new information on the proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in Rio Rancho Estates, known as Project Ranger in county […]
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Castelion rocket plant project agreement goes before Sandoval Commission
Sandoval County Commissioners once again have tasks to consider related to a possible rocket plant in Rio Rancho Estates. The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting includes approval of an economic development agreement related to Castelion Corporation’s proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site. The agreement comes under the Local Economic Development (LEDA) The project participation agreement […]
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New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away
Could Placitas be on the verge of getting a larger senior center? What about a multigenerational center? Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch told residents last week the county has purchased land at the corner of State Route 165 and Camino De Las Huertas for such a purpose. Bruch, speaking at the Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association’s […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County treasurer launches food drive
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a guarantee for everyone, but the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is trying to make it possible for some of the area’s neediest residents. The treasurer’s office is running its annual Thanksgiving food drive, partnering with Nacimiento Community Foundation and St. Felix Pantry. “For several wonderful years, our office has come together to […]
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Let’s talk, Placitas
Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association’s annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics. Elouisa “Lou” Macias of the New […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County event promises classic cars, flea market and aerial surprises
Car enthusiasts in Bernalillo Saturday will have an incentive to look up as well as around. The fourth annual Sandoval County Car Show and Flea Market will take advantage of fortunate scheduling, arranging for pilots in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to possibly land nearby, with an “X” marking the landing spot. The event will […]
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Preparedness is preferred in Placitas
What would Placitas residents do if a fire, flood or other emergency befell the community? One local group is working to ensure everyone in Placitas has an answer to that question. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP), formed in March, wants to share information and resources that will help residents prepare for an […]
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Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals
The next phase of a deal that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area goes before Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday. Castelion Corporation is considering building a hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in unincorporated Rio Rancho Estates. Commissioners will weigh leases and a financial assistance agreement tied to that project. The site, on […]