The Rio Rancho City Council will hold public hearings Thursday on three interconnected residential development proposals that could significantly reshape the city’s Paseo Gateway area near Cleveland High School. The council will consider adopting the Cleveland Heights Master Plan, a 674.7-acre development proposal from Paseo Gateway LLC that would separate State Land Office properties from […]
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Torrance County opens public comment on federal funding for first responder radios
Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week. The county received $219,971.73 in Title III funding from the U.S. Forest Service for county projects. Officials plan to use the money to buy new radios that will improve communication between emergency personnel, mutual aid […]
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Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs
Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment. The “Read to the Dogs” programs will begin at Loma Colorado Main Library and Esther Bone Memorial Library, offering families a drop-in opportunity for children to read aloud to trained therapy […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Westside Albuquerque
Flood advisory issued for Bernalillo and Torrance counties
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 […]
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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 […]