SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has set a trial date for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 deadly shooting on the […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
BLM asks for public comment on Buffalo Tract proposal
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to protect 4,213 acres within the Placitas area from new mining claims and mineral activity. BLM wants the public to give their feedback […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Colores de México Exhibit Featured at Placitas Library
The spring exhibit at the Placitas Community Library in March will feature Colores de México. The exhibit will feature figurative, magical and mystical works by Jade Leyva, Armando Adrián López […]
Posted inObituaries , Placitas
Placitas’ Jeff Spiegel, 77, M’Tucci’s founder and community leader, dies after battle with Leukemia
From New York to New Mexico, and through adventures around the world, Placitas’ Jeff Spiegel saw his many businesses and public service ventures as opportunities to improve the lives of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Deputy Tased During Arrest
Sandoval County Sheriff’s Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Fountain Ct. in Rio Rancho February 9 to serve a domestic violence order of protection for […]
Posted inPlacitas
Las Placitas Association February Report
Las Placitas Association report is a monthly report from the nonprofit organization in Placitas that works to protect open space, restore riparian watersheds, and promote recreational, educational and rural activities. […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Pair of disabled dogs rescued in Sandoval County
Sandoval County Animal Services has had their hands full this winter. They recently rescued a pair of shepherd-mixes wandering the streets of Rio Rancho earlier this month. Staff name the […]
Posted inCorrales, Politics & Elections
County’s Dem party headquarters moves to Corrales
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County has settled into Corrales. The party moved its headquarters from Rio Rancho to office space they say is three times as big at the […]
Posted inSandoval County
State Sen. McKenna won’t run for reelection
By all accounts, including her own, State Senator Brenda McKenna was preparing to launch her reelection campaign as soon as she finished serving in the state legislature later this month. She was […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Studio Tour Enters Its 27th Year
Twenty-six years ago, a small group of artists created the first Placitas Studio Tour, which has become one of the most highly-anticipated annual studio tours in New Mexico. What makes […]