Recording artist Daniel Saint Black still calls himself “a little cowboy kid from the middle of nowhere in North New Mexico.” You might have heard of the town of Algodones — a few miles north of Bernalillo situated along the Rio Grande — and Black says there were probably only about 100 people living there […]
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Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. Registration is $45 and includes refreshments, swag and parking. With 125 of the 175 spots already filled, now is the time to sign up — […]
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Big Changes are in Store for the Signpost in 2025
Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Sandoval Signpost is transitioning from a once-per-week print and email news source to a daily, digital format with an expanded bi-weekly print product. Why the change? Even in our rural areas where we’re […]
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Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Broadband provider Sparklight recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education (SABE) through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. SABE was one of 24 nonprofits across Sparklight’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the most recent award period. The Charitable Giving Fund, which awards $250,000 in grants annually, […]
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New State Senator Wants Strict Penalties for Drug Dealers
Jay Block (R-Rio Rancho), a retired Air Force officer and former Sandoval County commissioner, was sworn in Jan. 2 as the New Mexico state senator for District 12. With a focus on public safety, education reform and economic development, Block said he plans to address New Mexico’s most pressing challenges. Drawing from a lifetime defined […]
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Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Jan. 2, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators filed five bills on […]
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New Beginnings
Sandoval County and state officials kicked off their terms with a swearing-in ceremony at the county’s administration building Dec. 30, surrounded by family, friends and local dignitaries. Pledging to uphold the U.S. and New Mexico constitutions, the newly elected and reelected officials formally took their oaths of office, administered by 13th Judicial District Court Judge […]
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Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa […]
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Commission Approves Pay Bump for Elected Officials
Sandoval County Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a resolution of salary increases for newly elected or re-elected county officials, set to take effect on New Year’s Day. The decision came after a debate on balancing competitive compensation with fiscal responsibility. Under the resolution, new commissioners will receive a 15% salary increase, raising their annual pay […]
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Sandoval County Elected Officials Hosting Public Capital Outlay Meeting
A group of Sandoval County legislators are hosting a public capital outlay meeting in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, Sen.-elect Jay Block, R-Rio Rancho, House Republican Whip Alan Martinez, R- Rio Rancho, Rep. Joshua Hernandez, R-Rio Rancho, and Rep.-elect Catherine Cullen, R-Rio Rancho, will host the annual Capital Outlay […]