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 set of the Western movie “Rust.” The scheduling order entered Monday calls for jury selection to begin July 9, with the trial starting the following […]
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Mayor Jack Torres on the future of Bernalillo
Mayor Jack Torres has been the mayor of Bernalillo for 14 years. He’s seen his fair share of ups and downs in the town, and has worked with his share of Town Councilors over the past decades. The Signpost spoke with Torres about the upcoming election and what some of the biggest challenges councilors will […]
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2024 Town of Bernalillo Municipal Judge Candidate
Incumbent Municipal Judge Geoffrey Rinaldi is the only candidate who is running for the open seat. Rinaldi was elected to the bench in 2020, after being the only candidate on the ballot that year as well. Rinaldi did not respond to emails or calls about his candidacy.
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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 on the environmental assessment of the proposal, which officials say is intended to conserve sacred Tribal land, boost important local recreation opportunities and support wildlife […]
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2024 Bernalillo Municipal Election Guide
Two incumbents and one former candidate running for the second time are vying for the two open Town Council seats in the upcoming Bernalillo municipal election. There are no districts in Bernalillo, so members serve at large. Former businessman Phillip Valverde and former Magistrate Judge Sharon Torres-Quintana are each seeking to retain the seats they first […]
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2024 Rio Rancho Council Candidates
Three sitting City Councilors will each face multiple challengers in the March 5 municipal election in Rio Rancho, setting up a potential shakeup on the Governing Body. Incumbents Jim Owen (District 1) and Paul Wymer (District 4) will be up against two opponents in their re-election efforts, and Nicole Dahn List (District 6) has three […]
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Girls with grit: Moriarty High School girls ‘falling in love’ with wrestling
Two girls stand close together in the middle of Moriarty High School’s gymnasium with their arms locked in a firm grasp. The floor is completely covered with a foam mat. Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” blares at full blast throughout the gym. The girls start tussling with each other before plunging to the mat with […]
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Girls with grit: Moriarty High School girls ‘falling in love’ with wrestling
Two girls stand close together in the middle of Moriarty High School’s gymnasium with their arms locked in a firm grasp. The floor is completely covered with a foam mat. Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” blares at full blast throughout the gym. The girls start tussling with each other before plunging to the mat with […]
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Child Porn Charges Dropped Against Former Commission Candidate
Last week, Edgewood Police arrested Colin Clausen, 37, on one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children. The warrant issued for Clausen’s arrest stated that in June 2023, three files were uploaded to an email address and phone number associated with Clausen, and that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMAE) has categorized these […]
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Child Porn Charges Dropped Against Former Commission Candidate
Last week, Edgewood Police arrested Colin Clausen, 37, on one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children. The warrant issued for Clausen’s arrest stated that in June 2023, three files were uploaded to an email address and phone number associated with Clausen, and that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMAE) has categorized these […]