The long-term goal of a Westside bypass benefits the entire area, Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson says. He told the Sandoval Signpost those benefits extend to the Town of Bernalillo, […]
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Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
THE BLOCK to celebrate first anniversary with day-long festival
THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, will mark its first anniversary Saturday with a celebration featuring live entertainment, face painting and roaming magic shows. The anniversary event runs from […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Former Sandoval County detective sentenced to 6 years for child exploitation crimes
A former Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to child sexual exploitation material. Robert Strand, 42, […]
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County
Sandoval County launches free Narcan, gun lock vending machine
Sandoval County officials launched a vending machine Friday that provides free Narcan and gun locks to residents and visitors at the county’s Health Commons facility. The machine, located in Building […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County, Santa Fe County
Santa Fe School Board member announces run for state House
Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education member Sarah Boses announced her candidacy Monday for the New Mexico House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 50. Boses, a registered nurse […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign
Sandoval County residents can receive up to $10 off Uber rides during Labor Day weekend as part of a regional safety initiative encouraging alternatives to impaired driving. The “Take A […]
Posted inSandoval County
Prepare for launch
A lucrative rocket factory has moved closer to being a reality for Sandoval County. County commissioners Wednesday approved a bond issue that could clear the way for the creation of […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho honors 9/11 victims with flag placement, memorial service
Rio Rancho will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with two memorial events, a flag placement ceremony and an evening memorial service. Volunteers gathered at […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Local artist explores nature’s stories through encaustic photography at Placitas gallery
Dana Patterson Roth will showcase her distinctive encaustic photography in “The Language of Trees,” an exhibition running Sept. 2-28 at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas. The show features Roth’s unique […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Placitas
Las Placitas Association highlights: Firewatch, KUPR, and Buffalo Tract
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association FIREWATCH UPDATE KUPR continues to enhance its role in keeping the community informed about preparing for emergencies and providing essential information should an emergency […]