By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]
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Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook
By SEJAL GOVINDARAO Associated Press A private investigator embroiled in a corruption scandal that rocked New Mexico’s law enforcement community for over a decade was the first to plead guilty to a slew of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery, according to court records released Friday. Ricardo Mendez took part in a yearslong scheme […]
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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]
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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Lawmakers React to Gov.’s State of the State
By Kevin Hendricks Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her seventh State of the State address last week in Santa Fe. In it, she laid out 2025 legislative priorities that include public safety, affordable housing, child welfare, health care, economic development and more. “Working with the legislature over the past six years, we’ve achieved so much […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Jemez Pueblo Awarded $5.7M Federal Digital Equity Grant
By Sandoval Signpost Staff The Pueblo of Jemez is getting $5.7 million in federal funding as part of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the funds as part of $1.25 billion awarded nationally through the program. According to a press release, the funding from the program is […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Homeowner Kills Suspected Intruder in Rio Rancho
By Sandoval Signpost Staff A homeowner shot and killed a man who broke down the front door and entered a house in Rio Rancho around midnight Saturday. The Rio Rancho Police Department announced two adults and three children were sleeping in a house on 12th Street SW when the owner woke to the sounds of […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
State Rep. Cullen Focused on Education, Tax Reform and Healthcare in Sandoval County
Editor’s note: This is a series profiling our local state legislators, their priorities and issues impacting our Sandoval County throughout the 60-day Legislative Session. Read more online. By Jesse Jones State Rep. Catherine Cullen, a freshman Republican legislator from Rio Rancho, narrowly won the vacant District 57 seat, defeating Democrat Michelle Sandoval by 133 votes. […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
ICE Confrontation in Ruidoso Rattles Mescalero Apache Tribe
By Nicole Maxwell Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents questioned a Mescalero Apache tribal member Wednesday and asked for a passport, according to Mescalero Apache President Thora Walsh-Padilla. Walsh-Padilla said in a statement that the incident was verified Thursday afternoon. “While this is the only incident we have been able to verify, Tribal leadership is actively working […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Heinrich Says He’s Staying Put in the Senate, Decided Against Run for Governor
By Nicole Maxwell U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday morning that he decided against running for governor of New Mexico, opting to remain in the U.S. Senate. Heinrich was considering a run for governor after the Nov. 5 general election last year, when he won his third term in the Senate. “After careful consideration and […]