Veterans in Sandoval County can access disability benefits, property tax exemptions, state park passes and more at a free Veterans Services Fair next Monday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sandoval County Government Complex lobby, 1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg. D, in Bernalillo. New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Cabinet Secretary Brig. Gen. […]
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news where he oversees Sandoval County newsrooms. A native of Southeast ABQ, he reported for the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer before joining nm.news in 2024.
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho speed cameras issued 3,400+ citations in March
Rio Rancho drivers racked up more than 3,400 speeding citations in March — generating up to $342,300 in potential fines — as the city’s automated speed camera network completed its second full month of live enforcement. Data from program vendor Verra Mobility shows cameras monitored 380,635 vehicles in March, flagging 4,484 violation events. Rio Rancho […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales launches wildfire defense upgrades, fiber buildout this week
Corrales is moving on multiple fronts this week to harden the village against wildfire, with crews boring a fire suppression pipeline under Corrales Road and the Fire Department preparing to install industrial sprinkler heads in the Bosque fuel break — all while the fire danger level sits at HIGH. Starting Monday, crews will bore a […]
Posted inPlacitas
Wildfire watch: District ranger to present critical simulations of Placitas fire behavior
Community content submitted by the Las Placitas Association LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Each year LPA tracks bills relating to the environment. Here’s how the 30-day session wrapped up: House Bill 111 was passed and signed by the Governor to increase the maximum penalty for some water law violations from $100 (a figure set in 1907) to $3,400. […]
Posted inRio Rancho
New fire station means faster response times, potential insurance savings for Rio Rancho residents
South Rio Rancho residents will get faster emergency response times — and homeowners across the city could see lower insurance rates — after the Governing Body unanimously approved a $13.7 million construction contract for Fire Station 8, the city’s first new fire station since 2011. Fire Chief James Wenzel said Station 8 directly relieves pressure […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood out to rescue fire and rescue services
The Town of Edgewood is on the clock in a high-stakes race to preserve fire and EMS service before July 1. The town has announced it is pursuing a meeting with Santa Fe County to negotiate an agreement to continue those services Santa Fe County, which operates Fire Station No. 70, and the town are […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
New details on Bernalillo shooting: Suspect faces 13 felony charges, had gun that was stolen from Albuquerque
Authorities have identified the man accused of firing shots near Bernalillo High School Tuesday morning, prompting a townwide lockdown during the height of the morning commute. Police say a 57-year-old Albuquerque man, who the Sandoval Signpost is not naming per policy, shot at three people sitting inside a truck near the Rail Runner Park and […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales volunteers needed to mud and clean historic church April 25
The Corrales Historical Society needs community volunteers to help preserve one of the village’s most beloved landmarks when it hosts its annual Mudding & Spring-Cleaning Day at Old San Ysidro Church on Saturday, April 25. The workday runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church at 966 Old Church Road. Volunteers will mix […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho loses up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue while residents commute elsewhere for work
Rio Rancho is leaving up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue on the table because tens of thousands of its residents spend their workdays — and their money — somewhere else, according to a market analysis presented to Sandoval County commissioners. Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jerry Schalow told […]
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Grab your boots and your wallet: High-energy country and handcrafted treasures hit Rio Rancho
From high-octane country-rock at the arena to handcrafted treasures at the county’s annual craft fair, Rio Rancho is gearing up for a diverse weekend of entertainment and fun. Whether you are looking to enjoy live music under the stars or find a unique gift for upcoming spring celebrations, the next few days offer something for […]