Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) water managers expect to run out of available storage water sometime during the first week of September, according to an update posted by the […]
Sandoval County
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Unemployment Rate Inches Up
In July, Sandoval County’s unemployment rate increased to 5.3%, up from 4.5% in July of the previous year and from 4.7% in June. The rate matches the statewide average, according […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County
Commission Extends Intel Bond Agreement for $1 Billion
Sandoval County Commissioners voted at the Aug. 14 meeting to amend an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) agreement with Intel, aiming to support the ongoing upgrades at the company’s Rio Rancho […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Grown Santo Domingo Man Found Hiding in Teen’s Closet Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse
A 29-year old Santo Domingo man faces up to six years in federal prison after his 14-year old victim’s mother found him hiding in the child’s closet and admitting that […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Placitas
Giving makes us happy….. Let’s talk about sharing wealth without worries
by Maggie Huber, Treasurer, Placitas Community Library Please join us for two programs at the Placitas Community Library on September 28th at 1pm and October 5th at 1pm presented by Kelley and […]
Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County
Opinion: Competency vs. Incompetency
Barbara Romo is district attorney for the 13th Judicial District, which includes Valencia, Sandoval and Cibola counties. The recent special legislative session was of particular interest to me and my […]
Posted inPlacitas
Plant Aficionados Flock to Placitas for the Annual Garden Tour
The 8th Annual Placitas Garden Tour will welcome visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, showcasing some of the community’s finest gardens. This year’s theme, “Seeding for […]
Posted inSandoval County
Hospital employees rally for raise outside Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Unionized health care workers rallied outside the University of New Mexico’s Sandoval Regional Medical Center Monday afternoon because unlike other employees, they did not receive a raise earlier this month. […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Driver Accused of Killing Road Worker in Sandoval County to Appear in Court
Cuba — A 65-year-old driver accused of striking and killing a road crew safety worker while driving through a construction zone on U.S. 550 near the Apache Nugget Casino north […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially […]