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 […]
Sandoval County
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
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 […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
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 […]
Posted inPlacitas
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 […]
Posted inPlacitas
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 […]
Posted inSandoval County
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 […]
Posted inCorrales, Placitas
Placitas Gets National Acclaim for Eco-friendly Vibes
Solar and battery warranty provider Solar Insure conducted a nationwide survey asking what ‘green’ suburbs and neighborhoods people would most like to move to for an eco-friendly lifestyle, and Placitas […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov., Sandoval County, Torrance County
Stansbury Announces Run for House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Position
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury officially announced Dec. 9 she will run for the congressional House Natural Resources (NHRC) ranking member seat. Stansbury, a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional […]
Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval County
Donations are being accepted for Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive
The 2024 Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive is now underway. The annual toy drive collects new toys for children of families experiencing economic hardship and for […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announce $122 Million from the America the Beautiful Challenge to Restore Lands and Waters
The Biden-Harris administration, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and public and private sector partners announced $122.4 million in grants Dec. 2 through the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). […]