Sandoval County commissioners are taking an efficiency-focused approach to landfill affairs. At their Sept. 10 meeting, commissioners voted to adopt a new fee schedule for the current county landfill, as […]
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Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government.
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Sandoval County manager says Westside bypass critical for the area
The long-term goal of a Westside bypass benefits the entire area, Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson says. He told the Sandoval Signpost those benefits extend to the Town of Bernalillo, […]
Posted inSandoval County
SandCo commission to consider bonds, landfill rate increases
Sandoval County Commissioners on Wednesday will consider $12.5 million in bonds to pay for the construction of a new animal shelter and emergency telecommunications tower. The $7.5 million for the […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
Bernalillo council to consider Enchantment Games permit
The Enchantment Games are coming back for a third year, pending approval by the Bernalillo Town Council. Organizers are asking for a public celebration permit for the Sept. 20 event, […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
‘Bypass this bypass!’
Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. An open letter to the […]
Posted inSandoval County
Prepare for launch
A lucrative rocket factory has moved closer to being a reality for Sandoval County. County commissioners Wednesday approved a bond issue that could clear the way for the creation of […]
Posted inSandoval County
Hats are in the ring for November elections
Forty-one candidates are seeking elected office across Sandoval County this fall. In Corrales, Mayor James Fahey Jr. is facing challengers Bob Eichhorst and Fred Hashimoto. Village Councilors Rick Miera, Mel […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval Commission to contemplate rocket bonds
Wednesday’s Sandoval County Commission meeting will have a distinctive economic development theme. Commissioners will consider approval of up to $125 million in bonds to attract a new manufacturing plant and […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo planners reject methadone clinic proposal
A methadone clinic in downtown Bernalillo seems less likely after planning and zoning commissioners declined to grant a permit for the project. Mayor Jack Torres told the Sandoval Signpost the […]
Posted inRio Rancho
RRPS keeping guns away through manpower and technology
Rio Rancho Public Schools uses a vigilant security team and technology to prevent students bringing firearms to campus, a district spokesperson says. Wyndham Kemsley told the Sandoval Signpost no firearms […]