Middle Rio Grande Valley farmers are facing a tough, unpredictable irrigation season. While an early runoff from the mountains allowed for a head start, river flows have already plunged by about a third since early March. While water demand climbs, river flows have dropped to 30% of early March levels, straining the region’s irrigation system. […]
Sandoval County
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County firefighters get expanded health screenings, including cancer testing
Sandoval County firefighters now get cancer screenings on top of their annual physicals after county commissioners approved a new contract Wednesday with the company that has handled fire and rescue health evaluations for the past eight years. The Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the county manager to approve a Professional Service Agreement with IH2S, […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County to vote on $736K in state election funding at Wednesday meeting
Sandoval County taxpayers will get a look at how the county plans to cover the cost of this year’s elections when commissioners meet Wednesday evening in Bernalillo — with more than $736,000 in state reimbursement funds on the table. The Sandoval County Board of Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Administrative Building Commission […]
Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Credit union to host workshop for National Credit Education Month
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will host a “Credit 101” workshop on March 31 to provide community members with tools to understand and build their credit. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the credit union’s Santa Ana Branch, coincides with National Credit Education Month. Attendees will learn how to access personal credit reports, understand […]
Posted inElections & Politics, Sandoval County
Sandoval County election landscape takes shape with candidate filings
A wave of candidates descended on filing offices across New Mexico on March 10. In Sandoval County, more than two dozen individuals — Democrats and Republicans alike — formally declared their intentions to seek office in races spanning state legislative seats, county commissioner districts, the county sheriff’s office, and several judicial posts. The filings set […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
New Mexico Sen. Nava named to The Hill’s ‘Top Women Shaping Policy’ list
New Mexico state Sen. Cindy Nava (D-Sandoval/Bernalillo) has been named to The Hill’s inaugural “Top Women Shaping Policy” list for 2026, becoming the only lawmaker from the Southwest to receive the honor. The list, published Tuesday in The Hill’s print edition and on TheHill.com, features 50 influential women — including state lawmakers, advocates and policy […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County
$3.1 million federal boost for Sandoval County: Stansbury delivers on key community projects
The Town of Bernalillo and Sandoval County are set to receive a combined $3.1 million in federal funding for projects ranging from a new behavioral health clinic to a wastewater treatment upgrade, Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced. Stansbury, D-N.M., secured $1,092,000 to rehabilitate Bernalillo’s aging wastewater treatment plant, a project developed in partnership with Sens. Martin […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Some Sandoval County families must earn over $43 an hour to meet living costs, data shows
Even as wages inch upward across Sandoval County, many residents still earn far less than what experts say it takes to cover basic needs like rent, food and child care. New data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator shows a single adult needs $24.64 per hour to survive in the county, or […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County
Sandoval County breaks ground on new $8.7M Animal Resource Center
Dozens of animal lovers, including Sandoval County officials and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, braved the cold Thursday morning to break ground on a long-awaited Animal Resource Center near Interstate 25 and Highway 550 in Bernalillo that will replace an overcrowded temporary shelter that has operated with just 21 kennels for years. The new facility, valued […]
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center reports low staff turnover, service expansions
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center is experiencing record-low employee turnover and significant improvements in patient care, officials told the Sandoval County Commission on Feb. 11. The hospital’s turnover rate sits below 6.5%, far lower than the national average of 12% to 18%, CEO Kate Becker said during her quarterly update to commissioners. “The relationship of […]