By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will choose a sheriff Nov. 3 from two candidates who agree the county needs more cops in more places. They disagree on whether anyone can pay for it. Democrat John Paul Trujillo, a former county sheriff, and Republican Victor Rodriguez, a lieutenant with the Pueblo of Zia […]
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BernCo candidate defends wearing Confederate flag as symbol of ‘open rebellion’ against the government as he pushes ‘America only’ agenda in campaigns
By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to […]
Bernalillo County makes it easier for residents to find behavioral health care
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ Bernalillo County residents now have new tools to find and access behavioral health and other social services more easily. Close the Loop, the countyโs coordinated system for behavioral health and social service referrals, includes a public resource directory, an online assistance request form and a third tool, Population Insights, […]
Cuba fire station makes a splash and makes 24/7 emergency care permanent
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Residents of Cuba and surrounding northwestern Sandoval County communities now have paid paramedics and firefighters on duty around the clock. The county made it official Friday by opening Fire Station 34 with a ribbon and a fire hose. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue took over advanced life support, fire, wildland […]
No crowns, just ballots: Sandoval County Indivisible trades protest signs for ‘Vote Here’ arrows
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters who cast early ballots Tuesday will get a welcome committee armed with arrows, not placards. Sandoval County Indivisible, the local chapter of the progressive group Indivisible, plans a “Vote Early” rally from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 outside the county offices at Idalia Road and N.M. […]
From the Roundhouse to the courthouse: Your Sandoval County ballot
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County voters will help pick New Mexico’s next governor on Nov. 3, and one of the two names at the top of the ballot belongs to a hometown guy. Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee, faces Democrat Deb Haaland in a race that will shape state […]
City Council set to hear changes to development appeals
by Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ A battle over who gets a say in Burqueโs development process hits City Hall on Monday. The City Council will consider four measures from Councilor Dan Lewis that could reshape zoning appeals, developer fees and the role neighborhood associations play in development decisions, drawing strong opposition from neighborhood coalitions. […]
Bernalillo councilors hit pause on data center permitting
By Rodd Cayton Wanna build a data center in Bernalillo? Thatโs on hold. At their Sept. 28 meeting, town councilors approved a resolution establishing an immediate three-month moratorium on development approvals and development permits for data centers within the town limits. Planning and zoning director Rebecca Bolen told councilors data centers have potential for far-reaching […]
Drones grounded as Balloon Fiesta takes flight
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. โ Leave your drone at home if you plan to capture the hundreds of hot air balloons painting the sky at this yearโs Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Federal officials have established a temporary no-drone zone around Balloon Fiesta Park and warned that unauthorized operators could face steep fines and other […]
Skip the Fiesta gridlock: Sandoval County serves up balloons, burritos and breathing room
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Balloon Fiesta doesn’t officially launch until Saturday, but Rio Rancho kids get a head start Friday. Once the mass ascensions begin, Sandoval County hands locals and visitors an escape hatch from Balloon Fiesta Park traffic, with free sky-high views, art shows and farm-fresh breakfast burritos. Balloons Aloft lifts off at […]




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