By Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis — Some local water systems across the East Mountains have been found to be contaminated with “forever chemicals,” prompting state officials to invite local water managers to cooperate with developing programs for mitigation and monitoring. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – were developed in the 1950s […]
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Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government.
Posted inEast Mountains, East Mountains News, Local Government, Route 66 Independent
Tijeras landowner seeks zoning approval to develop commercial plots along NM-14
By Rodd Cayton, nm.news — Village of Tijeras residents will soon weigh in on a proposed development that could bring a new gas station, restaurant or other businesses to NM 14 and I-40. Village councilors have tentatively set a public hearing for March 30 on the project, at the corner of Torres Trail and State […]
Posted inElections & Politics, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
‘Countdown to victory’: Bernalillo election heats up midday
Election day in the Town of Bernalillo arrived with voters needing to make decisions on keeping or changing the mayor and whether new economic development efforts should get tax dollars. Town Clerk/Administrator Ida Fierro told the Sandoval Signpost 450 voters cast early ballots in this election, up from 300 two years ago. On Tuesday, she […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County communities mark Independence Day with parades, festivities
Sandoval County residents will have a few options for observing the Fourth of July holiday. Parades are scheduled for Corrales, Placitas and Rio Rancho. In Placitas, parade entrants will line up at Placitas heights at 9 a.m., with the procession starting at 10, traveling down State Route 165. Organizer Jim Madueña said the parade has […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Introducing the elk to the world
Did you know there’s an elk ranch in Placitas? If not, you have plenty of company, says Keith Allen West of the Elk Ridge Ranch on State Route 165. He said many in the community are unaware of its existence. The first Placitas Ranch Fest, which takes place Saturday, could change that. The event will […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho’s Juneteenth celebration: A day for education and community
The City of Rio Rancho is hosting a Freedom Day event Saturday, marking the 160th anniversary of the de facto end of slavery in much of the United States. The Juneteenth celebration at Haynes Park, Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE, will include live music and other performances, craft vendors, and food trucks. City Spokesperson […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Cates opens in-district office
State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said the event marked a historic change for New Mexico. Since gaining statehood in 1912, the state had never had legislative district offices. That means citizens […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Great day for a parade
Communities across the country will be lining up on main streets on July 4 and Corrales is no exception. The village has for decades celebrated the holiday with a parade down Corrales Road. The route this year is from Target Road to Double S Road. One unique aspect of the Corrales parade is the presence […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Juneteenth: what’s open, what’s closed
Thursday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Sandoval County and some of its communities will be observing the holiday, meaning most services will be unavailable. Most City of Rio Rancho offices and facilities will be closed. Emergency and public safety services will operate […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Local Government
Corrales Drain consultant recommends few changes
Corrales residents say they don’t want the Corrales Interior Drain to change much. A consultant hired by the village has recommended that the two-mile-long remain substantially the same. Amy Bell of Anthropopulus Design and Planning, giving a review of the planning process to the Village Council Tuesday evening, said the firm’s suggestions are limited to […]