A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a Rio Rancho family whose home was destroyed after a city water main burst on Western Hills Drive Southeast. The fundraiser for the Sedillo family has raised $2,355 as of Tuesday, according to the campaign page. The water main break occurred at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 21 near […]
General Interest
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East Mountain Toy Exchange returns for holiday season
The East Mountain Toy Exchange will return this month to collect and distribute gently used toys to families in need throughout the community. The free toy shopping event will take place Dec. 12-14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 65 Rainbow Rd. in the Sandia Airpark. Signs will direct visitors to the location. Organizers […]
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest
Bernalillo launches holiday decoration contest with prizes for homes, businesses
The Town of Bernalillo is inviting residents and business owners to participate in its “Brighten Bernalillo 2025” holiday decoration contest, with prizes awarded for the best-decorated properties. The free contest will recognize both the best-decorated house and the best-decorated business in the community. Judging will take place Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Participants must […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho library to host Smithsonian human origins exhibition
The Loma Colorado Main Library is hosting a Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring human evolution through mid-January. “Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” opened Dec. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. The exhibition features interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, video presentations, and informational panels that examine milestones in human evolution. The Rio Rancho […]
Posted inSandoval Signpost
Thankful for locals who’ll be buying local and reading local this season
From the publisher… Where’s the pride in Sandoval County?As a Rio Rancho resident and editor of the Sandoval Signpost, I noticed something striking: despite being one of the largest cities in New Mexico, Rio Rancho had never hosted a Pride event. While neighboring cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe celebrated Pride Month with parades and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Many New Mexicans lack access to “trustworthy local news,” new study finds
Many New Mexicans say they lack access to trustworthy local news, what they do have is often hard to access, even in bigger cities where news institutions have been hollowed out over the years. Those are just some of the findings of a new study highlighting the troubling state of local news and promising solutions […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Torrance County
Torrance County fire departments awarded $625,000 in state grants
Two fire departments in Torrance County will receive $625,000 in state grant funding to purchase new equipment and support volunteer firefighter recruitment, the New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Monday. The Moriarty Fire Department received the largest award at $600,000 to purchase a Class A fire engine, while the Mountainair Fire Department was awarded […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Santa Fe County
Horses in Santa Fe County among those potentially exposed to serious equine herpes outbreak
Horses in Santa Fe County are among those potentially exposed to a serious outbreak of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy, a neurologic disease that has already caused multiple horse deaths in other states, New Mexico livestock officials said Friday. The New Mexico Livestock Board Office of the State Veterinarian identified Santa Fe County as one of seven […]
Posted inEast Mountains, General Interest
East Mountain history: La Pluma Conoco station briefly served travelers on U.S. 66
By Rick Holben East Mountain Historical Society Chances are slim to none that anyone alive today has memories of La Pluma Service Station, Cafe and Trading Post, as it existed for just a brief time along two-lane U.S. Highway 66 east of Tijeras. A recently discovered photograph taken by an unknown family traveling the highway […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Water main break causes road closure, service disruptions in Rio Rancho
A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning. The break was reported as of 6:30 a.m., according to a statement from the City of Rio Rancho. Residents in the affected area may experience […]