Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday voted 4-1 to create a new county department. Sort of. The new General Services Department, County Manager Wayne Johnson told commissioners, is a continuation of a grant services office and intended as a support apparatus for other departments. He said no immediate hiring is anticipated, as the person chosen as the […]
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Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County Historical Society hosting free holiday potluck, open house
The Sandoval County Historical Society & Museum will host a free holiday open house and potluck on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the community and showcase its newly refurbished meeting room. The event will feature artwork by Edmond DeLavy, holiday music, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite […]
Posted inPlacitas, Sandoval Signpost
New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library is showcasing works by the Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico in its year-end exhibition “All Mixed Up,” running through Jan. 1 in the Gracie Lee Community Room. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features 50 pieces by 13 artists […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
Santa’s Village event set for Saturday in Edgewood
Families can meet Santa Claus and enjoy holiday festivities this weekend at Santa’s Village, a free community event scheduled for Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Graceland Portable Buildings, located at 10 Edgewood 7 in Edgewood. Organizers promise festive activities, holiday decorations and an appearance by Santa Claus throughout […]
Posted inRio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost
Candidates to helm Rio Rancho schools will appear at public event
The search for Rio Rancho Public Schools’ second-ever leader is nearing its final stages. The next step will be the candidates introducing themselves to the community. The Board of Education Tuesday selected three finalists as it looks to replace V. Sue Cleveland, the only superintendent RRPS has had: Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for […]
Posted inEdgewood, Pueblos
Letter to the editor: Will Edgewood lose over $2 million in state funding?
Submitted by J.E. Abrams, former mayor of Edgewood I have more questions about the Town of Edgewood’s finances because there are things that I do not understand. I have said in the past that there is no place to see the Town’s accounting without an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request. IPRA requests are […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Madrid
New Mexico State Police seek information on summer Madrid shooting
New Mexico State Police are seeking information on a man who died from a gunshot wound on the side of the road outside Madrid in August, according to a news release sent on Tuesday. On Aug. 9, the New Mexico State Police responded to a call of a man with a gunshot wound near milepost […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Is economic development worth a sales tax hike? Bernalillo voters will decide in March
Bernalillo voters in March will decide whether economic development is a worthy reason for the town’s first sales tax increase in 15 years. The Town Council voted Dec. 8 to place a proposed one-quarter percent gross receipts tax increase on the ballot. That’s equal to an extra 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If […]
Posted inCorporate Responsibility
Lawsuit: Farm Bureau may have concealed fraud reports from NM regulators
A new federal lawsuit accusing Farm Bureau Insurance Company of deliberately concealing evidence and blocking legally required fraud reports claims the company violated the laws of multiple states, including New Mexico. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 16 by the company’s former director of investigations and former special investigations unit manager, names Farm Bureau Financial Services, Farm […]
Posted inOpinion & Analysis
On the war on drugs
Quelling the import of illegal narcotics is a laudable goal, and one that has eluded the United States for at least four decades. The effort took a radical turn this year with exciting yet confusing new narratives, some of which clashed this week. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth found himself before Congress this week explaining the […]