Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque

State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility

Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to open in-district legislative offices. In 2023, the Legislature approved funding for in-district offices, which New Mexico hasnโ€™t had since gaining statehood in 1912. At a […]

Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects

Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Ethics board dismisses complaint against BernCo chair

A Bernalillo County ethics board’s dismissal of a deputy treasurerโ€™s complaint against County Commission Chair Eric Olivas came as a surprise to neither party. Olivas told CityDesk ABQ the outcome was what heโ€™d expected. He said the boardโ€™s argument is that there were no grounds for the complaint, which alleged he violated provisions in the […]