The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday to consider declaring a disaster over a water system failure that has left the Melody Ranch community without reliable water service since June. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the county offices at 205 S. Ninth St. and will also […]
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Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month
By Alex Ross — New Mexico Democratic Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan on Thursday disputed claims made by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that they lack the funds to cover the cost of next month’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Heinrich and Lujan were among 45 Democratic Senators who signed […]
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Rio Rancho fly-fishing company to compete in state pitch battle
A Rio Rancho fly-fishing rod manufacturer is among eight finalists vying for cash prizes totaling $15,000 at a statewide outdoor business competition, state officials announced. San Juan Rodworks will compete at Adventure Pitch Fest on Nov. 6 at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, according to a New Mexico Economic Development Department press release. The company produces […]
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Sandoval County approves economic development agreement for rocket plant
Andrew Kreitz has a message for Sandoval County residents: this is a project you will want. Kreitz, co-founder and chief financial officer of military contractor Castelion Corporation, spoke at Wednesday’s county commission meeting, offering new information on the proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in Rio Rancho Estates, known as Project Ranger in county […]
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Sandoval County Animal Services to host Halloween pet parade
Sandoval County Animal Services will showcase its adoptable dogs during a Halloween-themed “Tricks for Treats” pet parade Saturday at PetSmart Enchanted Hills. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the pet parade beginning at noon. Shelter dogs will demonstrate tricks as part of the adoption promotion effort. Community members are invited to […]
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Hypersonic missile plant draws hundreds to community meeting in Rio Rancho
Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho. The company unveiled plans for Project Ranger, a $100 million facility that would manufacture solid rocket motors and assemble complete missiles for the U.S. military […]
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Rio Rancho council to vote on $25 million water infrastructure bond
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing up to $25 million in revenue bonds to finance improvements to the city’s water and wastewater system when it meets Thursday. The bonds, designated as the Water and Wastewater System Improvement Revenue Bonds Series 2026, would be repaid solely through revenues generated by the utility system rather […]
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Torrance County approves inmate housing agreement with CoreCivic
The Torrance County Commission approved an inmate confinement agreement with CoreCivic, Inc. during its meeting Wednesday morning to house county inmates at a rate of $66.48 per detainee per day. The rate remains unchanged from the current contract, which runs through October 26, 2028. The agreement includes an annual inflationary adjustment capped at 2.5% or […]
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Torrance County to consider inmate housing agreement, water system funding
Torrance County commissioners will weigh agreements addressing jail capacity and rural water infrastructure during their administrative meeting on Wednesday morning. The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider an inmate confinement agreement with Core Civic, Inc., a private corrections company that currently operates the Torrance County Detention Center and partners with U.S. Immigration and […]
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Project Ranger advances in Sandoval County, but is it safe?
Castelion Corporation’s proposed 1,000-acre rocket motor production facility, Project Ranger, is moving forward in Sandoval County, despite ongoing resident concerns, with experts concluding the site’s large space allows for safe distances from nearby buildings even under conservative hazard analysis. But while Sandoval County, which is responsible for final approvals for land use and hazard mitigation, […]