Most New Mexicans know someone who appreciates handcrafted gifts. With the holiday shopping season approaching, the Sandoval County Employee Appreciation Committee (SCEAC) is hosting its seventh annual holiday craft fair in the lobby of the county administration building. More than 30 vendors will be offering items such as toys, jewelry, clothing and food delicacies at […]
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Posted inPlacitas
Public invited to design discussion for Las Huertas Plaza
There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in. The Placitas Artists Series will host a charrette — a meeting of stakeholders in an agricultural or design planning process — at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, 7 […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Trash pickup irritates Bernalillo Council
A change in the trash pickup schedule has left some Bernalillo residents confused and annoyed, and town councilors Monday evening passed that displeasure along to the contractor. Adam Meyer, district manager at Road Runner Waste Services, told councilors that a route change caused about 140 customers to not get their trash collected on time. He […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho man charged after attacking mother with metal pipe
A 31-year-old Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after allegedly attacking his mother with a metal pipe and damaging a pastor’s vehicle during a domestic dispute Monday, according to court documents filed in Bernalillo Magistrate Court. The man was charged with aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho council to vote on controversial missile plant support
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider three resolutions Thursday that would commit the city to supporting a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside its borders, a decision that has drawn significant public opposition. The council meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, features agenda items authorizing up to $1 million in economic development […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sen. Nava to kick off community dialogue series in December
New Mexico Sen. Cindy Nava will launch a series of community dialogues next month, offering constituents an opportunity to discuss issues facing District 9, which covers Placitas, Algodones, Bernalillo, Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho. The first event, titled “SD9 Community Dialogue,” is scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 6 at 282 S. Camino del Pueblo […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Jemez
Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project
Jemez Pueblo received the Project Excellence Award at the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference for its broadband initiative connecting more than 670 underserved households and businesses, state officials announced Monday. Jeff Lopez, director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, presented the inaugural broadband award to Jemez Pueblo leadership during the Department […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo road project on Camino Don Tomas nears completion after delays
A preventative maintenance project on Camino Don Tomas has taken longer than expected due to contractor issues, however, Town of Bernalillo officials expect the work to be completed by the end of November. The Town of Bernalillo contracted with Sunland Asphalt to seal coat the roadway and walking path, and to install new bollards along […]
Posted inRio Rancho
What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students
The overwhelming approval of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond Tuesday means students across the district will learn in modernized buildings with improved safety features, expanded athletic facilities and new educational opportunities beginning next year. The measure passed with approximately 76% support, with 8,749 voting in favor and 2,738 against, according to unofficial results. […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho fly-fishing company competes in pitch battle Thursday
A Rio Rancho fly-fishing rod manufacturer will compete Thursday for cash prizes totaling $15,000 at a statewide outdoor business competition. San Juan Rodworks is among eight finalists at Adventure Pitch Fest, scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. at the Albuquerque Rail Yards. The company produces handcrafted fly-fishing rods built for precision. The fast-paced pitch battle […]