Police are encouraging community members to think safety first this Halloween. The Corrales Police Department Monday sent out a list of safety tips to ensure everyone can enjoy the holiday without incident. Those who plan on taking kids door-to-door for trick-or-treating should do so during the daylight hours and only in neighborhoods with safe pedestrian […]
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Rio Rancho to host Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet adoption event
Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet festival and adoption event Saturday at Cabezon Park. The “Dia De Los Perros (Y Gatos)” Pet Fiesta & Adopt-A-Thon runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the park. The event combines traditional Day of the Dead celebrations […]
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Road rage incident leads to aggravated battery charge in Torrance County
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 47-year-old Albuquerque man following an alleged road rage incident that occurred Oct. 16 in Torrance County. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging the man with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. According to court documents, the incident began when the suspect allegedly followed […]
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U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union awards grants to Rio Rancho teachers
Three Rio Rancho educators will receive classroom grants totaling $5,500 to develop financial literacy programs for their students, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Tuesday. The grants are part of the credit union’s enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, which awarded $20,000 to 11 New Mexico teachers this year through its ARNIA Foundation. Gina Rodriguez of Joe […]
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Domestic dispute in Jemez Springs leads to felony strangulation charge
A 37-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly strangling a family member during a domestic disturbance at a residence in Jemez Springs, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cuba Magistrate Court. The incident occurred Sunday evening when Sandoval County deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress. The caller told […]
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Early voting data shows which Sandoval County voters are showing up
Democrats are leading early turnout in Sandoval County ahead of the Nov. 4 municipal election, continuing a trend seen across New Mexico. Since early voting began Oct. 7, 5,262 county residents have cast early or absentee ballots, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. As of Oct. 28, Democrats accounted for 3,069 ballots, followed by […]
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Rio Rancho schools seek $80 million bond for infrastructure, security improvements
Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The bond would not increase property tax rates for Rio Rancho residents, according to district officials. Chief Operating Officer Michael Baker said the district […]
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Torrance County approves emergency declaration for Melody Ranch water crisis
Torrance County commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration Monday for the failing Melody Ranch water system, a move that could unlock state financial resources for residents who have been without reliable water service for months. The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2025-45 during a special meeting, declaring a 30-day state of […]
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Months after launch, Sandoval dispatch center now operating independently
After months of technical difficulties, Sandoval County’s new public safety dispatch center is being all it can be. Since it opened July 1, the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County had been beset by reliability issues, with most calls being picked up by Rio Rancho dispatchers. County Manager Wayne Johnson announced at Wednesday’s […]
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Torrance County to consider disaster declaration for Melody Ranch water system failure
The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday to consider declaring a disaster over a water system failure that has left the Melody Ranch community without reliable water service since June. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the county offices at 205 S. Ninth St. and will also […]