By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge James A. Noel ruled Wednesday that Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero is not required to place Matthew Wayne Herman’s name on the November ballot for House District 23, denying the Democratic Central Committee’s bid to keep a nominee in the race after original candidate Elise […]
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.
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Decade of blooms: Placitas Garden Tour celebrates 10 years
Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators. This year’s self-guided tour stretches from the west side of Placitas to the far northeast end of the community, featuring gardens named “Wildlife Sanctuary,” “A […]
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After 21 years, Sandoval County Fire Captain Farrell hangs up her helmet
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped how the county trains firefighters, […]
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Las Placitas Association September report: Honoring a leader and navigating local wildlife
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association A sad announcement: We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our fearless leader, Sandra Johnson. Longtime LPA president, founder and benefactor of Placitas Wild, member of Placitas Community Library art committee, skilled silversmith and member of Wild Hearts Gallery. Sandy was our friend and our inspiration. No […]
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Ballot battle continues: Sandoval County clerk won’t end legal fight over candidate
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A district judge has ordered Sandoval County to place Matthew Wayne Herman’s name on the November ballot for New Mexico House District 23 — and the county says it’s complying, even as it prepares to keep fighting the decision in court. Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge James A. Noel signed […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate
A lifeline for the Rio Grande: 650 million gallons released to rescue parched river
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque’s cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande is getting a temporary reprieve — though the agencies behind it are clear this is a science project, not a fix. The Water Authority and a coalition of partners released roughly 2,000 acre-feet — more than 650 million gallons — of San […]
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Rio Rancho’s bear summer continues: Another animal relocated from neighborhood
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s summer bear surge continued Tuesday when police and state wildlife officers tranquilized and relocated an animal roaming the Cabezon neighborhood. Working alongside the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, RRPD safely tranquilized the animal Tuesday morning and confirmed it will be relocated to Northern New Mexico. Officials say this […]
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Debate over privacy concerns continues as council backs new police tech deal
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho police will roll out 25 new body-worn cameras, automatic evidence tagging and virtual reality training after the Governing Body voted Aug. 27 to consolidate three separate Axon contracts into one 90-month agreement. Lt. Brandon McKinney told the council the deal bundles existing TASER, body-worn camera and Fusus real-time […]
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Treating the pack: How the Bark Bar is winning over Rio Rancho’s dogs
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. There’s a food truck rolling through Rio Rancho and Albuquerque where the entire menu is off-limits to people. Bark Bar, launched about six months ago by Chad Rutter, serves handmade “pup cups” and treats built exclusively for dogs — and the owner believes it’s the first business of its kind […]
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New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho high schoolers can now train on professional-grade auto shop equipment without leaving campus — or paying tuition — after CNM and Rio Rancho Public Schools cut the ribbon Aug. 28on the new Transportation Systems Technology Center at RioTECH. The 43,800-square-foot facility becomes the new home for CNM’s Automotive […]