A patient at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho attacked a nurse and a responding police officer — and attempted to grab the officer’s firearm — in an early-morning emergency room incident last week, according to court documents filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. Rio Rancho police responded around 1 a.m. on March 24 […]
Courts, Justice & Safety
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Commentary: Ethical rules apply to judges and judicial candidates in New Mexico
Karl Refisteck is the director of New Mexico’s Administrative Office of the Courts, which oversees operations of the state’s court system. By Karl Reifsteck, Administrative Office of the Courts — The founders of our nation viewed a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary as a cornerstone for the government they envisioned 250 years ago when breaking […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo firefighters set to get new gear from $1.6M state grant program
Bernalillo firefighters could soon get new protective gear and breathing equipment under a $1.6 million state grant program targeting 30 fire departments across New Mexico, the Department of Finance and Administration announced. The grants fund high-priority equipment for new hires — including self-contained breathing apparatuses, turnout coats and pants, helmets, face shields and safety goggles. […]
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New Mexico jury finds Meta guilty of putting profits over child safety, ordering $375 million fine
After hearing more than seven weeks of evidence, a Santa Fe jury took less than two days to decide that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, prioritized profits over the safety of children who were targeted and exploited on its platforms. The jury set a fine of $375 million, a maximum available of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after allegedly brandishing rifle during teen fight
A Rio Rancho man was arrested last week after he allegedly emerged from his home armed with a rifle and forced three 13-year-old boys to fight in his driveway while threatening them with the weapon, according to court records filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. The 38-year-old man was arrested March 19 in Enchanted Hills […]
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Bosque attacks lead to more Corrales police patrols
Corrales police have increased patrols in the Rio Grande Bosque area after a neighboring agency issued a warning of attacks in the area. Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra told the Corrales Comment his department made the change in response to a warning from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office concerning edged-weapon attacks which have taken place in […]
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Internal documents show Bernalillo school official shielded abusive teacher for years
The state court lawsuit against a Bernalillo Public Schools teacher, previously reported by The Sandoval Signpost, settled earlier this month though officials remain mum on the details. But a new federal lawsuit expands on the allegations in the state case and an investigation by the Signpost into the school district’s hiring and disciplinary practices reveal […]
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A new lifeline for the Bosque: Corrales moves beyond ditches for fire suppression
The Village of Corrales is constructing a dedicated pressurized water main along the Interior Drain to bolster Bosque fire suppression capabilities, a project officials say addresses growing concerns about the reliability of traditional water sources used by firefighters. The “red line” project — named for its color-coding on village infrastructure maps — will run south […]
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20-year-old man facing charges after allegedly battering woman holding an infant
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly battering a woman who was holding her infant and damaging several vehicles during a March 15 incident in Corrales Heights. The man was charged with attempt to commit child abuse not resulting in death or great bodily harm, two counts of criminal damage to property over […]
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Teacher forced student to urinate at desk: New federal lawsuit alleges shocking abuse by Bernalillo Elementary teacher
Fifth-grade students in a Bernalillo Elementary School classroom documented ongoing abuse by their teacher towards a 10-year-old student, according to new details from a federal lawsuit related to similar allegations against the teacher moving through state court reported by the Sandoval Signpost last week. Last week, the Sandoval Signpost reported on a lawsuit alleging a […]
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