By Hannah Grover Bernalillo County released updated stormwater management guidance this week for large-scale solar projects. The new guidance comes amid increased interest in utility-scale solar projects in New Mexico following the passage of the 2019 Energy Transition Act and the 2021 Community Solar Act. According to a press release, the county hopes to encourage […]
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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]
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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County
11-year-old from Torrance County in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
The Signpost expands to deliver free to Placitas, Bernalillo
From the publisher If you’re reading this issue in Placitas or Bernalillo there’s a good chance it came to you via mail, for free. Many Placitas readers will remember the monthly print issues mailed to every household until 2022. When we considered rising printing costs and declining post-Covid advertising revenue, along with pressure to cover […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Daniel Chavez enters ABQ mayoral race
The field of candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Albuquerque continues to swell. The latest entrant, according to reports, is Daniel Chavez, the president of a parking lot company in Albuquerque. City records show that as of Wednesday afternoon Chavez has not yet filed the paperwork to to run. Chavez, the president of […]
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Daniel Chavez enters ABQ mayoral race
The field of candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Albuquerque continues to swell. The latest entrant, according to reports, is Daniel Chavez, the president of a parking lot company in Albuquerque. City records show that as of Wednesday afternoon Chavez has not yet filed the paperwork to to run. Chavez, the president of […]
Posted inSandoval County
Jemez Historic Site launches ‘Gardens at Gisewa’ program
Staff report The Jemez Historic Site is launching a new monthly series called “Gardens at Gisewa,” which will focus on agriculture and food as medicine. The program will begin on March 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jemez Historic Site. The inaugural event will feature a shared meal of corn, beans and […]
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Driven by Tenacity
Editor’s note: This article originally stated incorrect information about Kay’s RV in Moriarty. Kay’s RV is also a full-service RV dealership offering the sale of used 5th wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, new Idle-Time RVs, consignment services and parts and service. By Andrea Vasquez From generation to generation, RV Sales, Inc., located in Moriarty, has […]
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Rio Rancho jewelry store seeks gems in world’s diamond capital
Harris Jewelers in Rio Rancho recently traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, known as the world’s diamond capital, to hand-select diamonds for its customers. The store, a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization, is one of the few retailers granted access to Antwerp’s diamond district, where 80% of the world’s diamonds are cut and traded. According to […]