Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Local Government

Water works updates planned for Corrales

Village councilors in Corrales Tuesday evening will be brought up to speed regarding a pair of water system improvement projects. Jason Casuga, CEO and chief engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MGRCD), will advise councilors about the Corrales siphon replacement project. The siphon carries water from the Rio Grande into an agricultural ditch […]

Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

U.S. Eagle celebrates 90 years

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, the state’s longest-running member-owned financial institution, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year after nine decades of serving New Mexicans. The credit union opened Dec. 5, 1935, as Albuquerque U.S. Employees Federal Credit Union at 123 4th St. SW โ€” the corner of 4th Street and Gold Avenue, where Amy […]

Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council to consider zoning changes, drainage projectsย 

The Bernalillo Town Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with zoning changes, several drainage improvement contracts and personnel matters on the agenda. The council will open the meeting by recognizing the Bernalillo High School Bowling Team as the state 4A champions before moving into a public hearing on […]

Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Why is a mayoral candidate suing the City of Rio Rancho?

A federal lawsuit alleging that Rio Rancho has systematically ignored its own legislative rules has become a central pillar for one candidate in the cityโ€™s upcoming mayoral race. The city denies the allegations in the lawsuit and maintains that it has complied with all applicable rules and regulations. Corrine Rios, the lead plaintiff in Rios […]

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Placitas

Placitas residents trying to end unwarranted flood control agency payments

Some residents of Placitas are crying foul over a special district tax assessment they keep paying, though the debt theyโ€™re being taxed for has been paid off. George Franzen, president of the Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association (ESCA), said property owners in Placitas have been overcharged for debt service to the local flood control agency. He […]

Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Environment, Conservation & Climate

Corrales faces uncertain irrigation season amid major river projects

Village of Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto is alerting residents that this growing season could prove particularly challenging for farmers and others who rely on irrigation water from the Rio Grande, with both climate conditions and two major infrastructure projects potentially affecting water availability this spring and summer. In his weekly Mayor’s Message, Hashimoto pointed to […]

Posted inColumns & Columnists, Elections & Politics, NM Political Report

New poll shows Haaland still comfortably ahead of Bregman as Dem. primary for gov heats up

Columnists in NM Political ReportPat Davis is the founder and publisher of NM Political Report, City Desk ABQ and the nm.news network. He is a recovering politician having served eight years as an Albuquerque City Councilor and, in another life, served as a police officer and nonprofit organizer. With the legislature in the rearview mirror, […]

Posted inLocal Government, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

High demand sparks growth: Broadmoor Senior Center’s Phase 2 nears completion

Construction on a major expansion of the Broadmoor Senior Center is expected to wrap up by the end of March, adding a new multipurpose room and a sprawling outdoor terrace to the facility. The Broadmoor Senior Center is undergoing planned renovations as part of its second phase after serving thousands of senior citizens over the […]

Posted inNM Political Report

Legislators deliver wins for Gov, land punches against Trump in action-packed 30-day session

Governor Michelle Lujan Grishamโ€™s final regular legislative session started a little rocky but delivered her many of her biggest priorities and legislators introduced dozens of bills responding to federal policy changes implemented under President Donald Trumpโ€™s return to office. In the 30-day session, legislators sent the governor bills effectively closing private prisons detaining federal immigration […]

Posted inLocal Government, Placitas

Placitas goes digital: Community lands free pro web development for ย ‘one-stop-shop’ community website

Placitas is getting a professional website and community calendar, thanks to a free technical assistance program run by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The Las Placitas Association said the idea grew out of informal conversations among residents.  “As things often happen in Placitas, conversations over coffee led to an idea โ€” how cool it […]

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