Wild Hearts Gallery members Mary Hofmann and Colleen Z Gregoire presented a check in the amount of $750 to Chief Humberto Macias of the Sandoval County Fire Rescue volunteer brigade and volunteers onย Thursday,ย February 22 at Fire Station #41. Funds were generated during several 2023 holiday events at the gallery, including the artists reception for guest […]
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The Final Word and the Last Laugh
Roger Evansโ signature, caricatured animals will be featured in the Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas as the March exhibit. Evans says he turns to animals to express ideas about race, class, sex, age and more โ humorous but not frivolous – often poking fun at the social order. Itโs a style for which he has […]
Candidate’s Tragic Passing Rocks Cuba Before Election Day
The Village of Cuba is grieving the loss of a community leader and candidate for Village Council. Tonya Sanchez, 44, a mother of four, tragically lost her life in a car accident on Feb. 19. Her 18 year-old daughter, Oceanus, was in the car and is currently hospitalized, undergoing recovery from multiple surgeries. Sanchez was […]
47 Dogs Rescued From Placitas Home
Sandoval County Sheriffโs deputies responded to a house in Placitas on Monday, Feb. 26 where they found 47 dogs and five horses living on a property with a three-bedroom house. Almost all of the dogs rescued from the property appear to be Australian Shepherd breeds. Sandoval County Manager Dwayne Johnson told the Signpost about the […]
Mayor Jack Torres on the future of Bernalillo
Mayor Jack Torres has been the mayor of Bernalillo for 14 years. Heโs 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Girls with grit: Moriarty High School girls โfalling in loveโ with wrestling
Two girls stand close together in the middle of Moriarty High Schoolโs gymnasium with their arms locked in a firm grasp. The floor is completely covered with a foam mat. Johnny Cashโs โRing of Fireโ blares at full blast throughout the gym. The girls start tussling with each other before plunging to the mat with […]

