Placitas Artists Series will present the Duo Steinback/de los Santos next month. The concert, set for Jan.19 at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church, will feature works from Mozart, Grieg, Muffat, Piazzola, and a composition by Falko Steinbach. According to a press release, the German-born Steinbach has recorded 18 CDs, published a book, A […]
Sandoval County
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Sandoval County Elected Officials Hosting Public Capital Outlay Meeting
A group of Sandoval County legislators are hosting a public capital outlay meeting in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, Sen.-elect Jay Block, R-Rio Rancho, House Republican Whip Alan Martinez, R- Rio Rancho, Rep. Joshua Hernandez, R-Rio Rancho, and Rep.-elect Catherine Cullen, R-Rio Rancho, will host the annual Capital Outlay […]
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Heinrich Announces 2024 Nominees to the United States Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees Dec. 19 to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. According to […]
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House Candidate Files Complaint for Contest of Election
Ali Ennenga, a Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 44 who lost to incumbent Kathleen Cates in November, has filed an official complaint contesting the results of the election. According to a press release from Ennenga, the complaint stems from allegations of discrepancies in the number of votes cast and voter participation in the […]
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Sandoval County Commission Roundup
At its Dec. 11 meeting, the Sandoval County Commission authorized over $2 million in funding for the relocation of the county’s emergency dispatch center, which is set to move to the Sandoval County campus at 1500 Idalia Rd. The approval came as part of ongoing efforts to meet the tight July 1 deadline for the […]
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Into the Sunset
Residents packed the Sandoval County Commission chambers for the final commission meeting of the year Dec. 11, marking the conclusion of the second term for Commission Chair David Heil and Commissioner Jay Block, who was recently elected to the state senate “Commissioner Block, it’s been a pleasure working with you over these eight years — […]
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New Mexico Water Board Votes to Protect 250 miles of River and Stream Segments from Pollution
New Mexico’s water governing board approved a petition Tuesday to safeguard 250 miles of stream and river segments under the state’s strongest water quality protections. The Water Quality Control Commission voted 10-0 to protect portions of the Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Cimmaron, Pecos and Jemez river watersheds in the northern portion of the state. These […]
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Former State Senator to Speak at Placitas Library
Former New Mexico state Sen. Dede Feldman will speak at the Placitas Community Library Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Feldman, who served 16 years in the Legislature, will discuss the upcoming legislative session, including the issues it will tackle and the process it will follow to pass bills and a budget. Her talk will draw […]
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Placitas Radio Station KUPR Ready to Celebrate 10 Years
Good news for fans of local radio: KUPR, a beloved community radio station in Placitas, is gearing up to celebrate a decade of serving the community. KUPR relies solely on listener support. With no public funding, the station thrives thanks to the dedication of its all-volunteer staff and the generosity of its listeners. To help […]
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Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission Unanimously Supports Controversial Solar Project
The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends that the county commission approve a request by an Argentina-based energy developer for a zoning change that would allow a controversial solar farm with battery storage to move forward. The planning and zoning commission voted on the zone change during a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening in […]