The Rio Rancho City Council will receive an update Thursday on the controversial Project Ranger hypersonic missile facility, with city staff scheduled to brief officials on the status of agreements with Sandoval County and the defense contractor behind the project. City staff will update the Governing Body during a 3 p.m. work session on progress […]
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Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Habitual shoplifter gets 8-year prison sentence for thefts spanning three counties
A 67-year-old man who shoplifted more than 50 times from home improvement stores across three New Mexico counties, including Sandoval County, was sentenced to eight years in prison, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced. Angel Cedeno pleaded guilty in October to organized retail crime (theft), a second-degree felony, following a pattern of thefts from Home […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho school superintendent candidates meet the community, discuss their ideas
The three educators vying to be the next leader of Rio Rancho Public Schools took different approaches when introducing themselves to the community Monday evening. Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for the Bellevue (Washington) School District, billed herself as a native New Mexican with an understanding of the district’s need and a track record […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Three charged in wind farm burglaries in Torrance County
Three people face multiple charges following a pair of burglaries last month at a wind farm facility in Torrance County, with investigators piecing together the case through surveillance footage, social media posts and confidential sources, court documents show. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the first burglary on Nov. 17 at the Tecolote Wind […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Government
Edgewood public buildings face leakage, structural damage
Edgewood commissioners took steps toward resolving structural and plumbing issues at the Edgewood Community Library and Town Hall during the Town of Edgewood Commission meeting on December 9. In her presentation to commissioners, Community Liaison Linda Burke brought to their attention more than 20 instances of water leaks, including one currently, in town buildings in […]
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Sandia Peak Ski Area pushes back opening day
Sandia Peak Ski Area has rescheduled its opening day to Dec. 19 as crews work to complete final preparations for the winter season, the ski area announced this week. The delay will allow staff additional time to ensure all equipment and facilities are ready for skiers and snowboarders, according to updates posted on the ski […]
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New Mexico invites residents to name snowplows for third consecutive year
New Mexico residents have until Dec. 26 to submit creative names for state snowplows as part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s third annual naming contest. The department will select 12 winning names to be displayed on plows operating across the state’s six highway districts this winter. “Our snowplow operators play an important role […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Fire Department to dedicate baby box
The Town of Bernalillo Fire Department will hold a dedication and blessing ceremony for its new Safe Haven Baby Box on Wednesday at 3 p.m., providing a safe and anonymous option for mothers in crisis to surrender their infants. The ceremony will take place at the Bernalillo Fire Department, 829 S Camino Del Pueblo, marking […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
A state on the brink
I spent some time this week with one of my favorite physicians. She’s a favorite, mostly because every treatment I have with her is completely elective. (It takes a lot of work to look this middle-aged.) We talked a lot about the state of healthcare in New Mexico. She’s preparing to take another round of […]
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Sweet treats for senior pets: East Mountain sanctuary benefits from ABQ councilor’s cookie fundraiser
By Jesse Jones Burqueños looking for meaningful holiday gifts can turn to an unlikely source: City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn. When she’s not working on housing policy or climate legislation, she and her partner, Paul Roybal, spend the season in their kitchen baking thousands of vegan cookies for people and dogs. The homemade treats support Kindred […]