By Kevin Hendricks Cindy Nava made history in November when she was elected to the New Mexico state legislature, becoming the first former undocumented person and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to be elected to a public office in America. Since then, Nava has racked up a few more accolades. Nava, a Bernalillo […]
Sandoval County
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The Signpost expands to deliver free to Placitas, Bernalillo
From the publisher If you’re reading this issue in Placitas or Bernalillo there’s a good chance it came to you via mail, for free. Many Placitas readers will remember the monthly print issues mailed to every household until 2022. When we considered rising printing costs and declining post-Covid advertising revenue, along with pressure to cover […]
Posted inSandoval County
Jemez Historic Site launches ‘Gardens at Gisewa’ program
Staff report The Jemez Historic Site is launching a new monthly series called “Gardens at Gisewa,” which will focus on agriculture and food as medicine. The program will begin on March 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jemez Historic Site. The inaugural event will feature a shared meal of corn, beans and […]
Posted inrio-rancho, Sandoval County
Rio Rancho jewelry store seeks gems in world’s diamond capital
Harris Jewelers in Rio Rancho recently traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, known as the world’s diamond capital, to hand-select diamonds for its customers. The store, a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization, is one of the few retailers granted access to Antwerp’s diamond district, where 80% of the world’s diamonds are cut and traded. According to […]
Posted inCorrales, Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
11-year-old in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]
Posted inCorrales, Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Teenager arrested for hit-and-run that killed Corrales man
By Kevin Hendricks A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday and charged with murder in connection with the death of a Corrales man who was intentionally struck by a stolen car while riding his bicycle to work last year. Two other minors, ages 11 and 15, are also accused of involvement in the crash that killed […]
Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval County
Placitas residents tackle highway trash
By Kevin Hendricks Dozens of Placitas residents collected over 800 pounds of trash along eight miles of NM State Highway 165 on March 15. Jardineros de Placitas organized the event to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary as a local service and social group. Volunteers from the Placitas Community Library and Las Placitas Presbyterian Church also […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, nmstatewide, Sandoval County
Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents
A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]
Posted inCommentary, Corrales, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Op-ed: A bipartisan solution to put more police on the streets
Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we see gridlock everywhere, preventing proven policies that can help our cities and towns thrive. That’s why, in New Mexico, it’s so important that we work together in a bipartisan fashion to get real work done […]