In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter. County animal services officials told councilors the project will help fill a desperate need for space and create more opportunities for medical care, adoptions and other services. The zoning change, from rural […]
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Town of Edgewood to review employment, pipeline reroute
The Town of Edgewood Commission will deliberate on employment, appointment and discipline of several town employees on Tuesday, Oct. 28. According to the agenda, new business will include reviewing and taking action on a location for retired flags to be dropped off at Town Hall, reviewing a request for Marathon Pipeline to reroute its existing […]
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Bernalillo County commissioners to address speeding, budget items at Tuesday meeting
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider establishing a task force on speeding and approve several budget resolutions at its administrative meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW. Among the key items on the agenda is a proposed resolution to […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County approves emergency declaration for Melody Ranch water crisis
Torrance County commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration Monday for the failing Melody Ranch water system, a move that could unlock state financial resources for residents who have been without reliable water service for months. The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2025-45 during a special meeting, declaring a 30-day state of […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo council to review shelter plan
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to again review possible zoning changes that would lead to the development of a new animal shelter. Councilors are expected to conduct a public hearing on the request by Sandoval County, which wants to build the shelter at 400 S. Hill Road. The county is requesting that the land […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County to consider disaster declaration for Melody Ranch water system failure
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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Moriarty City Council postpones appointing new councilor
By Lauren Lifke The conversation of a replacement for former Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya was tabled at the council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, weeks after Anaya swore in as mayor. In his first full meeting as the mayor after former Mayor Brandon Webb resigned, Anaya and the council discussed a replacement for his […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
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 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
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 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
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 […]