The next phase of a deal that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area goes before Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday. Castelion Corporation is considering building a hypersonic rocket […]
Rodd Cayton, nm.news
Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government.
Posted inRio Rancho
First hat hits Rio Rancho ring
Michael Meek has jumped early into the Rio Rancho mayor’s race. Meek, who chairs the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners, has declared he will seek to replace Gregg Hull next […]
Posted inSandoval County
The future of rubbish
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 […]
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 […]