Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate together on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. The 90-minute debate was hosted by ABC News and held the National Constitution Center. It was moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor […]
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Son of Late Bernalillo Councilor Appointed to Complete Father’s Term
The Bernalillo Town Council unanimously approved Gerred Prairie as the town’s newest councilor during its Sept. 9 meeting. In an emotional ceremony, Municipal Judge Geoffrey Rinaldi swore him in as his family gathered around to support him. Gerred is the son of Dale Prairie, who died unexpectedly Aug. 23 after serving 23 years on the […]
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DA Romo visits with community members
Once again, 13th Judicial District Attorney Barbara Romo welcomed the community to her office in Bernalillo for a networking event Sept. 10. The annual business after hours event was presented by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce and featured a meet and greet with the DA, food, drinks, prizes and, most importantly, community engagement. […]
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MRGCD’s Available Storage Water Could Be Depleted This Week
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) water managers expect to run out of available storage water sometime during the first week of September, according to an update posted by the District last week. At the end of July, MRGCD began releasing water from San Juan- Chama Project (SJCP) storage to supplement low natural river flow […]
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Bernalillo Police Seize Fentanyl, Shotgun Near Middle School
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Bernalillo Police Department Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant near Bernalillo Middle School, resulting in the seizure of 747 fentanyl pills and a shotgun. The Sandoval Signpost requested additional information about the case but they were not available by the printing deadline. Follow the story at sandovalsignpost.com for […]
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State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially face steep fines. The 138 letters sent on July 29 by the New Mexico Environment Department declare that those drinking water systems responsible for sending water to […]
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Bernalillo Cleans Up Its Alleys
At the Aug. 12 council meeting, the Bernalillo Town Council amended the weed ordinance, making the town responsible for alleyway cleanup instead of residents, to provide consistent maintenance and address safety concerns. The Town Council, despite the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Dale Prairie and Councilor Vincent Montoya, was able to have a quorum, allowing […]
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Bernalillo May Get $20M for Wastewater Plant
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury has secured $20 million for improvements to Bernalillo’s wastewater treatment plant in the House of Representatives’ version of the Water Resources Development Act. On July 22, the House passed the act by a vote of 359 to 13, authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance the nation’s water resources […]
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¡Que Viva La Fiesta!
Bernalillo is gearing up for its 331st annual Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo from Aug. 9 to 11, celebrating the town’s history, culture and religious traditions honoring San Lorenzo, whose feast day is Aug. 10. The fiestas date back to the town’s refounding, celebrating a promise made to its patron saint, San Lorenzo, for safe […]
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Mountain West Brew Fest Returns
As the leaves change and the fall air is a little cooler, it’s time for beer festival season in New Mexico. Bernalillo’s flagship event, the Mountain West Brew Fest, is back for its ninth year. The outdoor festival, held this year on Saturday, Aug. 24, will take over Loretto Park and features New Mexico craft […]