■ Local Government

By Lauren Lifke Town of Edgewood commissioners pointed out several financial missteps at their meeting on Sept. 9, including about $2 million accidentally paid to Santa Fe County over the course of the past seven years, as well as a miscalculation of overtime pay for police officers. The agreement was for the town to pay […]

The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new design survey focused on wayfinding and community character. The survey, conducted in partnership with New Mexico MainStreet, seeks public input on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s unique character. The initiative supports the […]

The companies that manage the three New Mexico immigrant detention centers are pushing back against a new report that recommends closing those facilities due to concerns over the alleged mistreatment of detainees and unsafe conditions.  Last week, the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report entitled “Civil Rights […]

The Town of Edgewood Commission voted to send a letter urging the U.S. Forest Service to preserve the historic Sandia Crest House rather than demolish it. The commission voted 4-1 with one abstention to approve the letter to District Ranger Ken Born of the Sandia Ranger District after Mayor Kenneth Brennan advocated for preserving the […]

A community-organized group is hosting a forum for commissioner candidates next month, aiming to foster dialogue between local officials and residents. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Center, according to Barbara Evans, who heads the ad-hoc committee. The forum, titled “Charging […]

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Rio Rancho Police and Communications Association on Thursday, authorizing $950,390 in additional funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover enhanced benefits and pay increases. The contract, which runs from Sept. 22, through June 30, 2028, affects 187 bargaining unit positions within […]

Sandoval County commissioners are taking an efficiency-focused approach to landfill affairs. At their Sept. 10 meeting, commissioners voted to adopt a new fee schedule for the current county landfill, as well as volume-based discounts intended to maximize use of the site before its shutdown in 2036. Of the latter, Public Works Director Mark Hatzenbuhler told […]

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved the Chamisa Hills master development plan Thursday night, marking a dramatic turnaround for a project that faced fierce opposition just four months ago. The six-member council’s affirmation came after extensive community outreach efforts by developer Steve Chavez and his team, who revised their original proposal following harsh criticism […]

Steve Anaya, who has served on the Moriarty City Council for 33 years, will not seek reelection as the city continues to address financial management issues stemming from a failed software conversion. Anaya, first elected in 1992, said his decision was driven by personal circumstances, including caring for his 96-year-old father and wanting to spend […]