By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying a deceased woman discovered two years ago under a bridge in the Cibola National Forest, now known as “Sandoval Star.” On April 18, 2023, Placitas residents found the woman’s remains partially submerged in a creek under a bridge off Route […]
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A splash of mud and a dash of community spirit
With wheelbarrows full of mud and trowels in hand, Corraleños will gather on April 26 to take part in a uniquely muddy tradition: preserving the 157-year-old Historic Old San Ysidro Church, one layer of mud at a time. The annual Mudding Day, organized by the Corrales Historical Society (CHS), marks the kickoff to ¡Viva Corrales!, […]
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Homelessness in Sandoval County: A hidden crisis
By Jesse Jones On a freezing January night in Bernalillo, two people experiencing homelessness were found dead in a tent in the arroyo behind the Denny’s on U.S. 550 — a grim reminder that Sandoval County isn’t immune from experiencing one of the state’s biggest challenges. Despite rapid population growth, Sandoval County lacks shelters and […]
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Bernalillo Council Rundown
By Jesse Jones At the March 10 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, Councilor Phillip Valverde announced that the Bernalillo Fire Department’s fundraiser raised over $7,000 for the Safe Haven Baby Box project. The meeting nearly didn’t have a quorum until the last minute, when two councilors arrived and one joined by phone. The funds will help […]
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A dire water outlook
By Jesse Jones At the March 4 Corrales Village Council meeting, Jason Casuga, Chief Engineer/CEO of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), warned that the region faces one of its driest years on record, with March forecasts showing river flows at just 36% of normal. The New Mexico Water Supply Outlook Report for February […]
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Sandoval County Seeks $528K to Tackle DWI Crisis
By Jesse Jones At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Sandoval County Commission approved two resolutions to apply for state funding for the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Prevention and Intervention Program. The grants, totaling $528,000, will fund prevention, treatment and detox services to combat DWI and alcohol abuse, reduce alcohol-related offenses and expand education and treatment […]
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Sandoval County Celebrates Black History
By Jesse Jones At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Sandoval County Commission proclaimed February 2025 Black History Month and honored the African American contributions to the community. Sandoval County Commissioner Joshua Jones issued the proclamation and commended Bishop Christopher Keeling of Unity and Faith Ministries Church in Rio Rancho for his service to the community. […]
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GATO Aims to Keep a Leash on State Spending
By Jesse Jones Rio Rancho Republican Sen. Jay Block proposed a bill mirroring the Federal Government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he said is to curb corruption and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Block recently introduced Senate Bill 484, which would create a Government Accountability to Taxpayer Office(GATO) to track government spending across […]
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Bernalillo Council Roundup
By Jesse Jones The Bernalillo Town Council wrapped up a brief meeting Feb. 24, bidding farewell to retiring Fire Chief Michael Legendre and recognizing his service. Councilors also approved an asset plan to track town infrastructure more effectively and discussed a zoning change amendment. Fire Chief Legendre attended his final council meeting before retiring after […]
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Cochiti Dam Mishap Sends Surge Down Rio Grande
By Jesse Jones The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) announced that on the morning of Feb. 25, an unintended water release from Cochiti Dam released water at a rate of about 8,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) into the Rio Grande, raising concerns about potential flooding in the middle Rio Grande valley. USACE […]