Registered New Mexico voters can now request an absentee ballot for the 2024 General Election by visiting the New Mexico Voter Information Portal NMVote.org. “Every vote counts,” said Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero said. “We are here to help our voters cast their ballots securely and efficiently, and in a manner that is most comfortable […]
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Tan Pants Bandit Arrested
A man dubbed the “Tan Pants Bandit” has been arrested by the FBI. On Aug. 1, the FBI confirmed Joaquin Ricardo Molinar, who earned the moniker for wearing tan pants while allegedly robbing six banks in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, was arrested. The Tan Pants Bandit — also known at one time as the grey […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Commission Approves Millions for Libraries and Emergency Services Bonds
At their July 24 meeting, Sandoval County Commissioners approved a series of general obligation bond measures totaling $24.4 million to fund community projects. The approved measures include $11.4 million for fire suppression systems and the construction of two emergency communication towers in northern Sandoval County, as well as $3 million for libraries. The approved bonds […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Prints and Pottery
Artists Karl and Mary Hofman are teaming up for an exhibition of prints and pottery at the Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas. Visual Memories includes Karl Hofmann’s linotype prints that are memory images of the end of World War II when Europe was reeling from bombings and the weight of war. Mary Hofmann will show […]
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Fueling the Future
Sandoval County Commissioners were presented with a proposal to purchase a nearly zero-emissions plant that converts plastic waste into high-quality fuels at the July 24 commission meeting, offering an alternative solution to combat plastic waste. A representative from PlastikGas, a global company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, presented the commissioners with a proposal to purchase a […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Bat Caves Get a Makeover
To ensure the safety of both people and bats, the New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AMLP) is gearing up to rehabilitate and secure up to six “highly dangerous” mines southeast of Cuba. The reclamation project will restore and secure mines that were closed in the 1980s while safeguarding local wildlife. It will focus on […]
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The Merc Reopens to Great Fanfare
A large red ribbon was cut in the early morning of July 18, signifying the grand reopening of The Merc, a local grocery store located in the Homestead Village Plaza in Placitas. Members of the Placitas Chamber of Commerce, owners of The Merc and a large crowd of shoppers attended the event with great enthusiasm. […]
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Sandoval County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Safety Building
Sandoval County officials and community members gathered July 23 in Bernalillo for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Public Safety Building. The facility is expected to enhance local law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The $12.2 million building is located on the Sandoval County complex at 7255 Oersted Road NE in Bernalillo. The building was […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Boil Water Advisory in effect for Parts of Placitas
The New Mexico Environmental Department issued a boil water advisory Thursday, July 18 for the North Ranchos De Placitas Water & Sanitation District Water System. The advisory was issued after fecal coliform (E. coli) bacteriological contamination was confirmed in drinking water in the water system. The boil water advisory affects about 600 North Ranchos de […]
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Circus Performers and Rodeo Thrills Await
The 48th Annual Sandoval County Fair promises a week packed with family fun and thrilling rodeo action from Monday, July 29, to Sunday, Aug. 4, at the county fairgrounds in Cuba. The fair kicks off Monday with excitement building throughout the week leading up to a weekend full of shows. In addition to fan favorites […]