Two historic decisions regarding tribal land around Sandoval County have happened this year, and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, along with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, worked and advocated for both of […]
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Albuquerque Man Accused of Threatening Sandoval County Judge
Las Cruces police arrested an Albuquerque man June 26 in Las Cruces on charges of threatening a Sandoval County judge. According to court documents, 54-year-old Robert Jaramillo allegedly made threats […]
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Fourth of July Celebrations in Corrales and Placitas
Corrales The annual Corrales July Fourth parade in typical fashion, was more than a parade, it was the village’s largest event of the year. Attracting thousands of visitors along Corrales […]
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First Responder Spotlight: Amanda Campos
First Responder Spotlight is a monthly feature submitted by the Sandoval County Optimist Club. Amanda Campos has been a career firefighter/EMT with Sandoval County Fire and Rescue since being hired […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Bright Idea!
The Placitas Community Library has recently completed the installation of a new solar array, complementing the smaller array located in the parking lot. The new addition enables the library to […]
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Paseo del Volcan, Judicial Complex and Dispatch Center Top County’s List of Needs
Sandoval County commissioners last week compiled a wish list to give to the state, outlining their top infrastructure projects. The commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an updated list ranking priorities […]
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Two Children Rescued From River Near Gilman Tunnels
Sandoval County Fire and Rescue helped two children and an adult out of the Jemez River in a harrowing escape from rushing waters. On June 21, SCFR responded to an […]
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Sandoval County Receives Millions From Interior Department
Sandoval County will receive $2.9 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior to upgrade essential services. On June 26, the department announced New Mexico will receive Payments in Lieu […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Artist Goes on a Road Trip
The Art of Wandering is a visual road trip of an exhibition, taking the viewer through parts of New Mexico and Colorado that Placitan Joan Fenicle has been inspired to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
The ‘30,000-foot’ Timeline for the New Emergency Call Center
The Sandoval County Regional Emergency Communication Center (SCRECC) Board held a work-study session June 25 in preparation for a presentation to the Sandoval County Commission. The board discussed the transition […]