By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Anyone running a license plate reader camera on Sandoval County roads or property without a permit could face criminal charges under an ordinance county commissioners vote on Wednesday night. The ordinance bans automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, on county rights-of-way and county-owned property unless the Planning and Zoning Commission […]
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Posted inBernalillo County
Bernalillo County opens center to turn recovery into a career
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For people who have gone through recovery, that experience can become more than a part of their past. It can shape their future and become a career helping others navigate mental health and substance-use challenges. Bernalillo County, in coordination with the Albuquerque Center for Hope and Recovery (ACHR), has […]
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Unscheduled flushing: Tripped breaker sends sewage bubbling onto Rio Rancho streets
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A tripped breaker turned one of Rio Rancho’s busiest intersections into an unscheduled flushing station Wednesday. Sewage bubbled up from a manhole near the Walgreens at NM 528 and Southern Boulevard and spread across the pavement. A power surge tripped a circuit breaker at a nearby wastewater lift station and […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Albuquerque’s report card is in. Here’s what went right and what’s still a work in progress
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque checked off some goals this year, while others are still a work in progress. The City Council reviewed Mayor Tim Keller’s fiscal year 2026 objectives Monday, Oct. 5, looking at everything from thousands of visits at the Gateway sobering center to ongoing problems with recycling and transit. Councilors […]
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Posted inSandoval County
Your weekend lineup: Stand-up comedy, All Hallows Fest, and the Balloon Fiesta’s final send-off
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Balloon Fiesta enters its final stretch this weekend as Rio Rancho and Sandoval County serve up a proper fall weekend — pumpkins, stained glass, fire extinguisher demos, a live turkey and a comedian who played Sabrina’s aunt for nine seasons. Friday: The Fiesta continues and Hilda Spellman comes to […]
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Posted inPlacitas
Ready, aim, extinguish: Hands-on fire safety coming to Placitas
By Rodd Cayton Preparation breeds confidence, and confidence is quite useful when something is on fire. Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) is hoping to increase the confidence of residents with a special event Saturday at Sandoval County Fire Station No. 41. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month, the group and the county […]
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Posted inSandoval County
Pay raise: Citizen panel bumps salaries 12.11% for Sandoval County’s next class of elected officials
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The next Sandoval County sheriff, assessor, probate judge and two county commissioners will start their terms with a 12.11% raise. For the first time, residents, not politicians, picked the number. The county’s new Elected Officials Salary Commission approved the increase 4-1 at its Sept. 30 meeting. District 2 member Romie […]
Posted inJemez & Jemez Spring
Jemez Valley wellness nonprofit marks five years with free health fair Saturday
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Jemez Valley residents can grab a free chair massage and a sneak peek at expanded rural health care Saturday when Jemez Valley Community Wellness celebrates five years with a health fair at The Rose Center. The free open house runs 1-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at 8372 Highway 4, across from […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
When the green flag flies, Albuquerque’s economy gets a lift
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For nine days each October, hot air balloons fill Albuquerque’s morning sky as visitors pack hotels, restaurants and businesses across the city. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings hundreds of thousands of visitors, boosting the local economy. As the 2026 event continues, its full economic impact is still taking […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Shaping the future: East Mountain residents to tackle Campbell Ranch, solar project at EMPAC forum
By Rodd Cayton Those interested in the straight dope about big happenings in the East Mountains might want to be in Sandia Park on Oct. 19. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host its second Community Gathering, with residents, community leaders and elected officials joining to discuss issues shaping the region’s future. Organizers […]