Laborers in Sandoval County are back at work in record numbers and making more money than ever. At least that is what payroll data from the county’s 3,075 employers shows. 33,458 workers took home paychecks from Sandoval County employers this summer and their average weekly wage is up to $1,059 per week across all industries, […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Signpost Community Briefs
Take a Safe Ride on Uber Be safe this holiday weekend, and take an Uber ride Sandoval County! Take A Ride with Uber special thanks to Sandoval County. Make sure to use the App between 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, through 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 27. Bernalillo and Sandoval County residents can open the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County
Just 15% of Voters in Sandoval County Voted in 2023 Election
Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections.
Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval County
Placitas Garden Tour Donates $4,000 to Sandoval County Nonprofits
Approximately 575 people visited the six gardens on tour Sept. 10 at the 7th annual Placitas Garden Tour, making it possible for the tour’s nonprofit organizer to donate $4,000 to two local nonprofits.
Posted inCorrales
Veterans Display Full of Stories
Veterans Day lasts just one day. But veterans of all stripes are still being honored by the Village of Corrales through the end of the month. Assistant Village Clerk Skye Devivi put together a veterans photo display on the lobby walls of the Village administration offices, 4324 Corrales Road, inviting Corralenos – and anyone else […]
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Christmas de Los Caballos Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season on Nov. 19
The holiday season formally gets under way this weekend with the Christmas de Los Caballos Parade on Sunday, Nov. 19. The horses will hoof it down Corrales Road at 1 p.m., and the Corrales Fire Department kicks off its toy and food drive.
Posted inArts & Culture, Corrales
Corrales Winter Craft Show Warms Up Winter
Corrales Historical Society (CHS) and Corrales Society of Artists (CSA) have again partnered to bring you the 35th Annual Winter Craft Show, going on Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. It will occupy Historic Old San Ysidro Church and a large, heated tent on Old Church grounds. Forty of New Mexico’s finest artists will be offering beautiful […]
Posted inPlacitas
Placitas Speaks Against Mineral Mining on Its Public Lands
The topic on Tuesday was gravel mining, but along the way the standing-room-only crowd at the Placitas Community Library vented on money in politics, wild horses, million-dollar homes and grievances involving the federal government and local elected officials. Taking it all in were staff from area offices of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) there […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Sandoval County
First Responder Spotlight
The Sandoval County Optimist Club highlights a first responder each month, highlighting their community contributions. Vincenzo Jaramillo always wanted to be a fireman. As a youth, with both his mother and step-father being firefighters, most family activities centered around the fire station. He took his emergency medical technician training (EMT) as a class in high school. Upon graduating […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County
County Calls on Lawmakers to Address Behavioral and Mental Health
As noted by one member of the public during the Sandoval County Commission meeting, matters relating to addressing mental and behavioral health made up four of the top five issues listed as legislative priorities for the 2024 session. While County Manager Wayne Johnson told commissioners the 16 priorities were listed in no particular order, Commissioner […]