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 […]
Sandoval County
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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 […]
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Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this […]
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Placitas Library’s 2025 Legacy Exhibition to Feature Local Artists
The Placitas Community Library Art Committee’s fourth annual Legacy Artist Exhibition will feature Placitas residents Bunny and Leland Bowen to start 2025. The exhibition runs from Jan. 4 to 30 […]
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Las Placitas Association Report
Forest Service issues fuel reduction plan: The signed Decision Memo for the North Sandia Fuels Reduction project within the Sandia Ranger District is now available at fs.usda.gov/project/cibola?project=65654. The maps indicate that […]
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Commission Approves Pay Bump for Elected Officials
Sandoval County Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a resolution of salary increases for newly elected or re-elected county officials, set to take effect on New Year’s Day. The decision came […]
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Placitas Artist Series presents Duo Steinback/de los Santos
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, […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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. […]