Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized

State Seeks to Shut Down Two Local Pot Farms

Two Torrance County marijuana farming operations – including one already under investigation by state Attorney General’s Office — are facing preliminary injunctions tohalt production for a laundry list of violations under the Cannabis Control Division of the state Regulation Licensing Department. The first company, Bliss Farm – also doing business as Love 420 and Grown […]

Posted inCorrales

Corrales’ ‘Hometown Heroes’ to be Honored

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and the village of Corrales is organizing a special way for veterans to be recognized and remembered each year. And you can get involved too, supplying photos of family and friends who served our country in the military. Deputy Clerk Skye Devivi curates the different displays that grace […]

Posted inrio-rancho

Pets on Parade

The Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Haunted Canine Karnival at Pet Food Gone Wild in Rio Rancho on Sunday, October 24 from noon to 3pm. Organizers are encouraging pups to dress up, (with their owners of course!) for the costume contest. The event also features a pet parade at 1pm and […]

Posted inCorrales, Placitas, rio-rancho, Sandoval County

Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids

Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]

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Before I Die Festival Comes to Rio Rancho

It’s Halloween, and the perfect time for the 6th annual Before I Die Festival. The festival runs through October 21st. One of the stops is at French Funerals and Cremations on Unser Blvd. in Rio Rancho. “Before I Die Festivals provide unique and innovative ways to entertain while educating about end-of-life issues, to get people […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Incumbents Keep Seats on MRGCD Board

All three incumbents retained their seats on the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District board of directors, including chairwoman Stephanie Russo Baca, following an election on Oct. 3. Russo Baca, a staff attorney for the Utton Transboundry Resource Center at the University of New Mexico and resident of Los Chavez, earned 1184 votes (56%) to defeat […]