The recent human trafficking cases in Albuquerque are being handled by federal law enforcement due to New Mexico’s outdated racketeering law, according to one state legislator. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, pre-filed a bill Tuesday aimed at expanding New Mexico’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. The bill seeks to expand the scope […]
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Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval County
Placitas Holiday Market at the Winery benefits budding artists
Children scramble up bleachers to test out new musical instruments in Mrs. DiMartino’s first-grade music class at Placitas Elementary School. On this day, mandolin player Barb Belknap lines up with them not to perform but to deliver about $1,000 earmarked for art and music supplies at the school. The money was raised by a raffle […]
Posted inCommentary, Letters to the Editor, Sandoval County
Op-ed: Let’s Put our Money Where our Mouth is
Submitted by Laura M. Montoya, NM State Treasurer My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family. Dreams were the hope that helped drive the determination to keep […]
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
Changes Are Brewing
The Bosque Brewing Co. announced changes to its brewing production strategy at its Bosque North facility in Bernalillo to address challenges with wastewater that is generated during the brewing process. The changes are to comply with the Town of Bernalillo’s wastewater requirements and ensure smooth operations. Bosque will temporarily move the production of five core […]
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. Registration is $45 and includes refreshments, swag and parking. With 125 of the 175 spots already filled, now is the time to sign up — […]
Posted inPlacitas, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Big Changes are in Store for the Signpost in 2025
Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Sandoval Signpost is transitioning from a once-per-week print and email news source to a daily, digital format with an expanded bi-weekly print product. Why the change? Even in our rural areas where we’re […]
Posted inrio-rancho, Sandoval County
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Broadband provider Sparklight recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education (SABE) through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. SABE was one of 24 nonprofits across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the most recent award period. The Charitable Giving Fund, which awards $250,000 in grants annually, […]
Posted inCorrales, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
New State Senator Wants Strict Penalties for Drug Dealers
Jay Block (R-Rio Rancho), a retired Air Force officer and former Sandoval County commissioner, was sworn in Jan. 2 as the New Mexico state senator for District 12. With a focus on public safety, education reform and economic development, Block said he plans to address New Mexico’s most pressing challenges. Drawing from a lifetime defined […]
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Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Jan. 2, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators filed five bills on […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
New Beginnings
Sandoval County and state officials kicked off their terms with a swearing-in ceremony at the county’s administration building Dec. 30, surrounded by family, friends and local dignitaries. Pledging to uphold the U.S. and New Mexico constitutions, the newly elected and reelected officials formally took their oaths of office, administered by 13th Judicial District Court Judge […]