The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory effective until 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo and northwestern Torrance counties. The advisory warns of arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. As of 3:57 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with 0.5 to 1 inch […]
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Sandoval County candidates to file Tuesday for November elections
Prospective candidates seeking local office in Sandoval County have one day to file their candidacy declarations on Tuesday as filing opens for the 2025 Regular Local Election. Candidates must file between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Sandoval County Administration Building’s third-floor Commission Chambers, located at 1500 Idalia Road in Bernalillo. The filing […]
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Defense company eyes Sandoval County for hypersonic rocket facility
A California-based defense technology company is considering Sandoval County for a major rocket motor production facility that could bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to the state, officials announced Friday afternoon. Castelion Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, Calif., is evaluating a 1,000-acre site in Rio Rancho for manufacturing and testing next-generation hypersonic systems, according to a statement […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
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 have been found on campus this school year. Last year, he said, the only such incident occurred when staff investigating another matter found a weapon […]
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Rio Rancho to host first Pride celebration in 2026
Rio Rancho will host its first Pride festival next year, following months of community organizing that began after a Sandoval Signpost story highlighted the absence of LGBTQ+ celebrations in Sandoval County. Deb Dapson, a Rio Rancho City Council member and part of the planning committee, said the event will take place at Haynes Park in […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Mariposa Community Association to host Harvest Festival in Rio Rancho
The Mariposa Community Association will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mariposa Park. The free community event will feature more than 100 vendors offering arts and crafts, gourmet food, jewelry and yard art. Food trucks will be on site, and live music will provide entertainment […]
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Rio Rancho postpones Chamisa Hills development vote for second time
The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously postponed a vote on the controversial Chamisa Hills Master Plan for the second time in three months during its Aug. 14 meeting, pushing the decision to Sept. 11. The delay came at the request of city staff, who said they needed more time to review information provided by RR […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
$312 million solar project now online in Rio Rancho
A 190-megawatt solar and battery storage facility has begun operations in Rio Rancho, marking one of the largest utility-scale energy storage installations in the region. Exus Renewables North America completed the $312 million TAG Solar + Storage project on 1,000 acres in Sandoval County. The facility combines 140 megawatts of solar generation with 50 megawatts […]
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Habitat for Humanity opens new donation center in Rio Rancho
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new donation drop-off center in Rio Rancho, expanding the organization’s reach into Sandoval County. The center at 1525 Stephanie Road SE, Unit 207, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the official ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. […]
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Sandoval County residents have one week to file to run for local office
Sandoval County residents interested in running for local office have exactly one week left to prepare their candidacy paperwork before the mandatory filing deadline. All candidates for the Nov. 4, 2025, Regular Local Election must file their Declaration of Candidacy forms on Tuesday, Aug. 26, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the County Administration […]