Several Sandoval County organizations were honored Oct. 24 at the Golden Chile Awards at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque and one local farm received the Heart of the Land Award for outstanding leadership in farming and ranching. The Grown Golden Chile Awards, managed by the New Mexico Department of Health and the New […]
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Fueling Foul-Up
On Oct. 12, the Warrior Fuel II gas station, on the south side of U.S. 550 between the Town of Bernalillo and the Pueblo of Santa Ana, mistakenly received a delivery of diesel fuel into its unleaded tank from a third-party vendor. The error affected numerous customers, resulting in significant vehicle repairs for some, according […]
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Tricks, Treats and Tail-Wags
This Halloween season, the Bernalillo Community Museum invites families to join in a day of festivities at the inaugural Tricks and Treats Fall Adoption Fair. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26, the event offers an opportunity to support pets in need while enjoying seasonal activities at the museum. Agencies participating in […]
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Putting the Brakes on Speeding
Drivers in Bernalillo have likely noticed the new digital speed-monitoring signs on Camino del Pueblo and Camino Don Tomas, which are part of the town’s effort to reduce speeding and improve safety in speeding hotspots. Installed Oct. 7, the signs were purchased from two vendors by the Bernalillo Police Department to track vehicle speeds and […]
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Bernalillo Council Rundown
During a quick Bernalillo Town Council meeting Oct. 14, councilors welcomed Sandoval County Commissioner Kathrine Bruch, who presented the county bond measures on the general election ballot. Mayor Jack Torres also appointed Councilor Phillip Valverde as mayor pro tem, and the council unanimously approved the appointment, filling the vacancy left by the death of former […]
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Cutting the Ribbon for Fun
The Town of Bernalillo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 15 to unveil a new playground at Bosque Park, the town’s newest park. The park, located between Calle San Lorenzo and Calle Maderna on Camino del Bosque on the south side of town, doubles as a drainage facility. The park was developed in partnership with the […]
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Sandoval County Commission Set for a Shake-Up as Election Approaches
The Sandoval County Commission is poised for a transformation after the General Election on Nov. 5, as two commissioners — Chairman David Heil and Jay Block — are terming out, paving the way for new leadership across three contested districts. As voters prepare to head to the polls in less than a month, they will […]
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Cates and Ennenga face off for District 44
In the Nov. 5 General Election, voters in New Mexico’s House District 44 will choose between incumbent Democrat Kathleen Cates and challenger, Republican Ali Ennenga, deciding between Cates’ experience and Ennenga’s fresh approach to representing Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. Cates is seeking reelection, highlighting her understanding of the district’s issues, such as water management, infrastructure […]
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Faith in the Voting Process
The New Mexico Election Transparency Network is a nonprofit organization based in Sandoval County, devoted to promoting secure and transparent elections in New Mexico and across the country. In recent years, attendees of Sandoval County Commission meetings have heard from members of the New Mexico Election Transparency Network, including founder and Placitas resident John Veltri, […]
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Boil Water Advisory in effect for Parts of Placitas
The New Mexico Environmental Department issued a boil water advisory Thursday, July 18 for the North Ranchos De Placitas Water & Sanitation District Water System. The advisory was issued after fecal coliform (E. coli) bacteriological contamination was confirmed in drinking water in the water system. The boil water advisory affects about 600 North Ranchos de […]