The Town of Bernalillo will begin preventative maintenance work on Camino Don Tomas in the coming weeks, targeting a stretch from Lucas Lane to Calle Don Francisco. The project includes patching and crack filling of existing asphalt, seal coating and restriping the entire road segment. Workers will also replace bollards and conduct maintenance on the […]
General Interest
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Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs
Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment. The “Read to the Dogs” programs will begin at Loma Colorado Main Library and Esther Bone Memorial Library, offering families a drop-in opportunity for children to read aloud to trained therapy […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Defense company eyes Sandoval County for hypersonic rocket facility
A California-based defense technology company is considering Sandoval County for a major rocket motor production facility that could bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to the state, officials announced Friday afternoon. Castelion Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, Calif., is evaluating a 1,000-acre site in Rio Rancho for manufacturing and testing next-generation hypersonic systems, according to a statement […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico breaks tourism record with $8.8 billion in visitor spending
New Mexico set a new tourism record with $8.8 billion in direct visitor spending in 2024, marking the state’s third consecutive year of record-breaking tourism revenue, according to a report by Tourism Economics. The 2024 figures represent a 2.7% increase from the previous year’s $8.6 billion, continuing a growth trend that has seen visitor spending […]
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New Mexico credit union pioneers pet insurance, gives back to Animal Humane
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union became the first credit union in New Mexico to offer pet insurance to its members and donated $5,000 to a local animal welfare organization, the financial institution announced Thursday. The credit union offers pet insurance through its Perks Plus Checking account via Carefree Pet, a program that includes access to […]
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Federal agents kill Mexican gray wolf pup in New Mexico
Federal wildlife officials shot and killed a 3-month-old Mexican gray wolf pup from a helicopter last week in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, according to newly released government records and conservation groups. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to kill the female pup on Aug. 12, according to internal […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host first Pride celebration in 2026
Rio Rancho will host its first Pride festival next year, following months of community organizing that began after a Sandoval Signpost story highlighted the absence of LGBTQ+ celebrations in Sandoval County. Deb Dapson, a Rio Rancho City Council member and part of the planning committee, said the event will take place at Haynes Park in […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Funding secured for East Mountains intersection safety improvements
East Mountains residents will see safety improvements at a problematic intersection after years of community advocacy, with construction expected to begin next summer. Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation has secured funding for traffic control improvements at the NM 333/217 intersection, located between Sedillo Hill and Edgewood. This […]
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Forest Service seeks public comment on demolishing Sandia recreation facilities
The U.S. Forest Service is requesting public input on plans to demolish multiple recreation facilities across the Sandia Ranger District, including the iconic Sandia Crest House. The proposal calls for decommissioning and demolishing several structures: four vault toilet facilities, two recreation residences and the mixed-use Sandia Crest House building. District Ranger Ken Born said the […]
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Injured hawk rescued in Edgewood thanks to swift response from Animal Control and wildlife organization
A collaborative rescue effort between Edgewood Animal Control and an Albuquerque-based wildlife organization has given an injured Red-tailed Hawk a second chance at recovery. Edgewood Animal Control Officer Juan De La Rosa recently responded to a call reporting an injured bird of prey in the area. Upon arrival, Officer De La Rosa found a Red-tailed […]