The Sandoval County Commission covered a hodgepodge of topics in the jam-packed Nov. 13 meeting, including setting its 2025 legislative agenda about the county’s evolving needs and hearing updates from the County Assessor and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC). With only one meeting scheduled in November and December, the commissioners tackled a packed agenda. […]
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Rio Rancho teacher announced as a nationwide ARTEFFECT Ambassador
The Lowell Milken Family Foundation (LMFF) has announced the 2024-2025 cohort of ARTEFFECT Ambassadors, a prestigious visual arts education online fellowship for educators working directly with students in grades 6-12. Cleveland High School STEAM and robotics teacher Ashli Knoell is one of the 34 fellows in the second annual cohort. Members of the cohort represent […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Election Canvassing Approved Despite Errors
On Nov. 15, the Sandoval County Commission, acting as the Election Canvassing Board, approved the certification of the General Election results with a vote of 4-1. The decision was made despite errors that resulted in noncompliance of two state statutes due to delays in reporting and the disqualification of 117 provisional ballots. During the canvassing, […]
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Enjoy the glow of farolitos and Pueblo music at Lights of Gisewa
Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa in Jemez Springs returns Dec. 13-14 from 5-9 p.m. The remains of Gisewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos illuminating the site and creating a path for visitors to stroll along while also enjoying music and dance […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas artists celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Submitted by Rebecca S Cohen Earlier this year, the Placitas Community Art Committee asked Joe and Althea Cajero and Lyle Yazzie, residents of Placitas, to assemble an exhibition of work by Native American artists and craftspeople to mark Native American Heritage Month in November. More than a dozen artists including the three organizers are exhibiting […]
Posted inSandoval County
Santa Claus visits Sandoval County
Once again, Sandoval County residents and visitors flocked to the Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Sandoval County Employee Appreciation Committee. The sixth annual event was held Nov. 15 in the lobby of the Sandoval County Administration Building and drew hundreds of early Christmas shoppers. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the fair to take pictures […]
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ABQ City Council likely headed for a heated debate over proposed social media policy
Based on previous meetings on the subject, a contentious debate between the Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration over social media use is likely to take center stage during Monday’s council meeting. At issue is councilors’ demand for more accountability from the administration, namely by proposing a new social media policy for city […]
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ABQ City Council likely headed for a heated debate over proposed social media policy
Based on previous meetings on the subject, a contentious debate between the Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration over social media use is likely to take center stage during Monday’s council meeting. At issue is councilors’ demand for more accountability from the administration, namely by proposing a new social media policy for city […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Bridge Boulevard lanes reduced for a week
Motorists traveling on Bridge Boulevard should be aware of new traffic patterns in the South Valley. The westbound lanes will be closed from Isleta Boulevard to Young Avenue through Nov. 25, according to Bernalillo County Spokesperson Melissa Smith. As a reconstruction project heads toward completion, crews have moved all traffic into eastbound lanes at Isleta […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov.
Bridge Boulevard lanes reduced for a week
Motorists traveling on Bridge Boulevard should be aware of new traffic patterns in the South Valley. The westbound lanes will be closed from Isleta Boulevard to Young Avenue through Nov. 25, according to Bernalillo County Spokesperson Melissa Smith. As a reconstruction project heads toward completion, crews have moved all traffic into eastbound lanes at Isleta […]