By Kevin Hendricks As the Tesla Takedown gains steam, a viral post flooded local social media Tuesday night and early Wednesday showing the burnt husk of a Tesla sedan outside of the salesroom on Santa Ana Pueblo. The only problem? The incident happened over a month ago, the Sandoval Signpost found out after digging into […]
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Bernalillo Council Rundown
By Jesse Jones At the March 10 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, Councilor Phillip Valverde announced that the Bernalillo Fire Department’s fundraiser raised over $7,000 for the Safe Haven Baby Box project. The meeting nearly didn’t have a quorum until the last minute, when two councilors arrived and one joined by phone. The funds will help […]
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GATO Aims to Keep a Leash on State Spending
By Jesse Jones Rio Rancho Republican Sen. Jay Block proposed a bill mirroring the Federal Government’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he said is to curb corruption and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. Block recently introduced Senate Bill 484, which would create a Government Accountability to Taxpayer Office(GATO) to track government spending across […]
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Health care recruitment bill headed to House floor
The House Appropriations and Finance Committee voted Feb. 28 to advance a bill that aims to entice health care workers back to New Mexico after graduating from New Mexico institutions and leaving the state. House Bill 15, sponsored by Albuquerque Democratic Rep. Marianna Anaya, would create a “health care strategic recruitment program” that would help […]
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Health care recruitment bill headed to House floor
The House Appropriations and Finance Committee voted Feb. 28 to advance a bill that aims to entice health care workers back to New Mexico after graduating from New Mexico institutions and leaving the state. House Bill 15, sponsored by Albuquerque Democratic Rep. Marianna Anaya, would create a “health care strategic recruitment program” that would help […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Bernalillo Council Roundup
By Jesse Jones The Bernalillo Town Council wrapped up a brief meeting Feb. 24, bidding farewell to retiring Fire Chief Michael Legendre and recognizing his service. Councilors also approved an asset plan to track town infrastructure more effectively and discussed a zoning change amendment. Fire Chief Legendre attended his final council meeting before retiring after […]
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Legislature Midpoint: One Step Forward…
Oh, New Mexico. It seems like we can only have one nice thing at a time, when it comes to the Legislature. Or maybe two. Good progress is being made with good government bills and healthcare reform. But then… There’s the economy. Three bills concern me greatly: a five-dollar minimum wage increase, which would make […]
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Rio Rancho Tech Company Secures $100,000 Grant
By Sandoval Signpost Staff The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced Feb. 24 that a Rio Rancho tech company has received a Small Business Innovation Research Matching Grant to advance its technologies. 8D Photonics LLC, located at 4901 Taurus Rd. NE in Rio Rancho, will receive a $100,000 grant as one of eight companies […]
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New Mexico Faces Flu and Measles Outbreaks
By Jesse Jones At recent Corrales Village Council meetings, Deputy Fire Chief Tanya Lattin warned New Mexico is facing its worst flu season since 2009, mirroring national trends. A measles outbreak was declared in Lea County, raising concerns among health officials. Lattin urged Corraleños to take precautions against both highly contagious illnesses. Mayor James Fahey, […]
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Placitas Gallery to Feature Whimsical Animal Art in March Exhibit
By Sandoval Signpost Staff Wild Hearts Gallery will present “Roger Evans: The Lighter Side of Art,” an exhibit of mixed-media paintings and sculptures by artist Roger Evans, next month. The exhibit runs from March 4-30 with an artist reception set for March 8, from 1-3 pm. According to a press release, Evans is known for […]