By Sandoval Signpost Staff Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor has been elected Secretary of the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO). Her two-year term begins March 1. NAHCO, which was created about 45 years ago as a Caucus within the National Association of County Officials (NACo), works to bring members together to advance Hispanic […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Rio Rancho Tech Company Secures $100,000 Grant
By Sandoval Signpost Staff The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced Feb. 24 that a Rio Rancho tech company has received a Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant to advance its technologies. 8D Photonics LLC, located at 4901 Taurus Rd. NE in Rio Rancho, will receive a $100,000 grant as one of eight companies […]
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Placitas Homebuilder Wins National Award for Sustainable Design
By Sandoval Signpost Staff Spiegel-Kinsley, a local homebuilder specializing in Net Zero construction, has received national recognition for its commitment to sustainable building practices. The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) awarded Spiegel-Kinsley second place in its annual Building Excellence Awards in the 3,000 square-foot category for the builder’s Net Zero Placitas home. According to a […]
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Icarus Behavioral Health Expands Rio Rancho Rehab Programs
By Signpost Staff Icarus Behavioral Health New Mexico announced on Feb. 23 that it is expanding its rehabilitation programs in Rio Rancho. The goal is to provide increased access to high-quality, accredited addiction and mental health treatment services for those in need. According to a press release, the expansion reflects the facility’s dedication to helping […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas, Sandoval County
Placitas Gallery to Feature Whimsical Animal Art in March Exhibit
By Sandoval Signpost Staff Wild Hearts Gallery will present “Roger Evans: The Lighter Side of Art,” an exhibit of mixed-media paintings and sculptures by artist Roger Evans, next month. The exhibit runs from March 4-30 with an artist reception set for March 8, from 1-3 pm. According to a press release, Evans is known for […]
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Rio Rancho Begins $8M Broadmoor Construction Project
By Sandoval Signpost Staff An $8 million construction project in Rio Rancho kicked off this week. The city began construction on Feb. 17 on a new water line and road on Broadmoor Blvd. from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Blvd. Construction is expected to be completed in January, but no full lane closures are […]
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Sandoval County Prepares to Open New Dispatch Center
With its new dispatch center set to open this summer, Sandoval County is hiring dispatchers and dispatch supervisors. The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC SC) is the first large-scale dispatch center to be created in the state in over 20 years, according to a press release from Sandoval County. The center […]
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School District, Police Respond to Shooting Threat Against Rio Rancho High School
By Sandoval Signpost Staff Rio Rancho Public Schools and the Rio Rancho Police Department both released statements regarding an audio recording of a former student making threats against Rio Rancho High School. “The RRHS administration was recently made aware of an audio recording of a former student making threats against our school,” RRPS said in […]
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‘Taking our Flag Back’: Protesters against Trump Administration at the Roundhouse
By Lauren Lifke A horde of demonstrators took to the steps of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on Wednesday, during the third week of the New Mexico legislative session, as part of a national movement to protest against the Trump administration . Protesters held signs with messages opposing the administration and advocating for reproductive rights, Palestinians, veterans, […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Sandoval County
Alzheimer’s Transformative Clinic to Visit New Mexico in March
By Andrea Vasquez The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host an educational conference in Albuquerque on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown as part of its National Educating America Tour. The event intends for local experts to provide New Mexico residents with the proper information and tools […]