More than 300 people gathered Saturday at Rotary Park for the third annual Enchantment Games, a community fundraiser that raised money for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy while showcasing local music and activities. The event featured backyard game tournaments including cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball. Four local music acts performed throughout the day: […]
Sandoval County
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals
The next phase of a deal that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area goes before Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday. Castelion Corporation is considering building a hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in unincorporated Rio Rancho Estates. Commissioners will weigh leases and a financial assistance agreement tied to that project. The site, on […]
Posted inRio Rancho
First hat hits Rio Rancho ring
Michael Meek has jumped early into the Rio Rancho mayor’s race. Meek, who chairs the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners, has declared he will seek to replace Gregg Hull next year as leader of what might already be New Mexico’s second-largest city. He has lived in Rio Rancho since 1990, and served in the city […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
New animal shelter goes before Bernalillo council
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to clear the way for a new animal shelter. At Monday’s meeting, councilors will consider a request from Sandoval County for a rezoning of land at 400 S. Hill Road from rural residential special use; the proposed ordinance would also rezone other parts of the parcel for light industrial […]
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host annual Food Truck Fiesta at Cabezon Park
The City of Rio Rancho will host its annual Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabezon Park. The free community event will feature local food trucks, craft vendors and entertainment for all ages. Awards will be presented to top food vendors in selected categories. […]
Posted inBernalillo, Events
Community fundraiser returns to Bernalillo park this weekend
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy will host its third annual Enchantment Games on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernalillo’s Rotary Park. The community fundraiser will feature competitive tournaments in cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball, along with a pet pavilion, skateboarding activities and a pump track exhibition. Local food […]
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
Raise your steins!
If green chile schnitzel exists, it will probably be available Saturday in Rio Rancho. It’s time for Rio Rancho Oktoberfest, a tradition in the city for about three decades. The theme for this year is “Órale Prost,” a combination of Spanish and German interjections commonly used to convey positive feelings. The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber […]
Posted inPlacitas
Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas
Budd Berkman took this photo at sunset on Sept. 9 near his Placitas home. Do you want to see one of your photos in the Sandoval Signpost? Email it to kevin@newmexico.news with a brief description.
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first and only superintendent announces retirement
The longest-serving superintendent in New Mexico announced her retirement Wednesday morning after more than three decades leading Rio Rancho Public Schools since its founding. Dr. V. Sue Cleveland will step down later this school year, with a leadership transition expected in spring 2026, the Rio Rancho Board of Education announced in a joint statement. The […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho council approves police union contract worth $1.4 million
The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Rio Rancho Police and Communications Association on Thursday, authorizing $950,390 in additional funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover enhanced benefits and pay increases. The contract, which runs from Sept. 22, through June 30, 2028, affects 187 bargaining unit positions within […]