Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres’ proposal to modernize the fire chief’s status will take the spotlight at Monday’s Town Council meeting. At the previous meeting, Torres introduced an ordinance that would make the fire chief a regular employee, selected through the same hiring process used for other department heads. The chief is now an at-will employee, […]
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Posted inElections & Politics
New Sheriff in town
By Rodd Cayton, Route 66 Independent — The June primary has led to a changing of the guard at the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office. Estancia Police Chief Tom Carter, a former sheriff’s deputy, defeated incumbent David E. Frazee in the Republican primary, with 1056 votes to 705. With no Democratic candidate in the race, Carter […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval County’s Junior Treasurer Program adds $5,000 scholarship for Fall 2026
By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperSandoval County high schoolers chasing a foot in the door in county government just got a bigger incentive: a $5,000 continuing education scholarship, sponsored by UMB Bank, now comes attached to the county’s Junior County Treasurer Program for Fall 2026. The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office has opened applications for the semester-long […]
Posted inCorrales
Memorial for Corrales councilor set
By Rodd Cayton Memorial services have been set for Corrales Village Councilor John Alsobrook II, who died last month. He will be remembered at 4:30 p.m. June 27 at Perea’s New Mexican Restaurant, 4590 Corrales Road. Alsobrook began his fifth term on the council in January. According to his LinkedIn page, Alsobrook held a bachelor […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ
Denied again: Why the ABQ City Council killed the same sales tax hike twice
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will have one fewer question on the November ballot after the City Council narrowly rejected a proposed $113 million gross receipts tax increase, marking the second defeat for a measure that had already been revived once. The City Council voted 5-4 Monday to kill Resolution R-26-43, a […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales enhances retirement benefits to support police and fire recruitment
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. Police officers and firefighters in Corrales have received a post-career boost. At its June 9 meeting, the Village Council approved resolutions changing the village’s Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) plans for those workers. “We are moving to a better plan for our police and firefighters,” Village Administrator […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Beer, wine and more free programming: What the MAC’s expansion means for residents
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The McDermott Athletic Center can move forward with a beer-and-wine taproom and outdoor dining area after Rio Rancho’s governing body unanimously approved two measures Thursday night — but because the MAC sits on city-owned land, council members used the moment to squeeze out new concessions for residents. The council first […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho set for major upgrades: $18 Million authorized for roads, safety and community projects
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body gave final approval Thursday to the sale of $18 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, clearing the way for road reconstruction, public safety equipment and quality-of-life upgrades across the city. The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 6 on second reading, authorizing the bond issuance. No […]
Posted inCorrales
Village briefs: Council seat deadline, P&Z meeting, road cleanup and plague alert
Corrales residents interested in filling a vacant District 4 Council seat have until 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18, to apply, Mayor Fred Hashimoto said in this week’s Village update. The Council will nominate a candidate at its June 23 meeting to serve until the November 2027 municipal election. Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday The […]
Posted inBernalillo County
After years of issues at MDC, Bernalillo County adds a new piece to the healthcare puzzle
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — For years, Bernalillo County has poured millions of dollars into fixing healthcare at the Metropolitan Detention Center, bringing in a new medical provider and overhauling its behavioral health system. Despite millions of dollars in new investments, turbulence continues at MDC. The facility has cycled through three wardens since 2022 […]