Sandoval County’s new public safety dispatch center is still getting up to speed, its director said Tuesday. Yvonne Fox, who heads the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC), said the center doesn’t have the staffing level it needs to provide the service it wants to without compromise. She said the PSECC, which […]
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho City Councilor officially announces mayoral bid
It’s official: City Councilor Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for mayor Tuesday night, entering the race to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, who is running for governor. Wymer, a licensed architect and certified planner who represents District 4 on the City Council, will compete in the March 6, 2026, municipal election. He has served on the […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Mayor will not seek fourth term, focuses on governor’s race
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico’s largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure. “Now […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe
City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor. Wymer, who represents District 4 on the City Council, has not made a public announcement but confirmed to the Sandoval Signpost that he is running for mayor and he […]
Posted inMusic, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert
Two Rio Rancho youth choruses will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. “Sounds of the Season” will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located […]
Posted inEdgewood, Healthcare, Moriarty
Moriarty-Edgewood School District to host free Community Health Fair
The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will host a free Community Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moriarty High School practice gym. The event is open to all ages and aims to connect students, families and area residents with healthcare providers, wellness programs and community resources. “This event […]
Posted inBernalillo County, East Mountains, Local Gov.
Bernalillo County Commissioners to vote on Sedillo Ridge Master Plan, emergency Tijeras Creek funding
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a master plan for Sedillo Ridge Open Space and approving nearly $2.1 million in emergency funding for Tijeras Creek projects during its meeting Tuesday night. The commission is scheduled to vote on the Sedillo Ridge Open Space Master Plan, along with an administrative resolution that establishes […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho
Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term
Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election. Tyler, a 24-year resident and military veteran who previously worked in law enforcement, said he wants to continue infrastructure and economic development projects in the northern part of the city. “I […]
Posted inEast Mountains
San Antonito Elementary students collect thousands of food items to donate
By Lauren Lifke Students at San Antonito Elementary School in Sandia Park came together on Monday, Nov. 17, to feed East Mountain community members in need during its food drive that lasted throughout the first half of November. The Superhero Food Drive, in collaboration with the East Mountains Food Pantry, invited students from the San […]
Posted inEstancia, General Interest
Aerial survey to map Estancia Basin aquifer scheduled for mid-December
The Estancia Basin will be surveyed from the air in mid-December as part of a multi-region effort by New Mexico Tech and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources to map underground water sources across the state. A helicopter equipped with specialized instruments will fly about 100 feet above ground collecting electromagnetic data […]