Sandoval County Sheriff’s Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Fountain Ct. in Rio Rancho February 9 to serve a domestic violence order of protection for the removal of Fabricio Portillo from the home. The encounter resulted in Sgt. Luke Osborn being accidentally tasered by his own stun gun. According to […]
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Pair of disabled dogs rescued in Sandoval County
Sandoval County Animal Services has had their hands full this winter. They recently rescued a pair of shepherd-mixes wandering the streets of Rio Rancho earlier this month. Staff name the pair Bambi and Thumper. Rescuers believe the male and female pair are 1-2 years old and are in good health besides leg deformities that make […]
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State Sen. McKenna won’t run for reelection
By all accounts, including her own, State Senator Brenda McKenna was preparing to launch her reelection campaign as soon as she finished serving in the state legislature later this month. She was posting updates to her constituents online and her campaign finance reports showed that she was raising small dollar contributions from supporters during the most recent […]
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County Commission Chairman Deposed in Gerrymandering Lawsuit
Sandoval County Commission Chairman David Heil was scheduled to give a deposition Jan. 29 in a case alleging that the Commission approved gerrymandered boundaries to give Republican candidates an advantage. The lawsuit was brought by the Democratic Party of Sandoval County, Democratic elected officials, a voter and two pueblos: Jemez and San Felipe. The plaintiffs […]
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Community Briefs
Volunteers Needed The 2024 Great American Cleanup is set for May 4 and Rio Rancho needs volunteers to make this an outstanding event. Take this opportunity to help keep Rio Rancho Beautiful by removing roadside litter. All cleaning supplies will be provided. The first 300 volunteers to sign up will receive a special thank you […]
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Wild dogs threaten livestock in Sandoval County
The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a pack of aggressive dogs active around the area of Hidalgo Rd and Sandia Blvd in Rio Rancho. The group of 4-5 dogs is likely domestic, possibly Shepard-mix and Pitbull-mix breeds. The dogs have attacked livestock in the areas and have been “aggressive toward humans”according to […]
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Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]
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Political conflict simmers after failed attempt to oust commissioner
The conflict between members of an extreme right-wing group who regularly speak at Sandoval County Commission meetings and Democrats is still simmering following a failed effort to oust Commissioner Katherine Bruch, D-Placitas, by the group’s leader last month. A message attributed to the Democratic Party of Sandoval County posted on its website Dec. 31 addressed […]
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Lawmakers will Again Push for More Tribal Control Over How Indigenous Children are Educated
A proposal to create a trust fund that would give tribes in New Mexico more money and control to run their own education programs is back for the 2024 legislative session. Supporters are optimistic about their chances this year after last year’s unsuccessful attempt to include it in the state budget. There are reasons for […]
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Community Briefs
Sandoval County Farmers & Irrigators Informational Meeting Join the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) board members and staff to discuss the 2024 Irrigation Season, scheduling, process, and a Q&A session. The meeting will take place on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Martha Liebert Public Library. This meeting is open […]