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Bernalillo County Commissioner Chair Eric Olivas, right, and winning designer, Lauren Monet Bruss, unveil the winning proposed ‘Welcome to Sandia Park’ sign at the EMPAC community gathering on July 9th, held at Lantern Ridge. (EMPAC)
Posted inEast Mountains

New welcome sign design unveiled for Sandia Park along Turquoise Trail

nm.news logo by nm.news July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Sandia Park will soon have its own welcome signs after a local artist’s design featuring hummingbirds and mountain sunsets won a community contest, addressing residents’ concerns about being mislabeled as […]

New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches.
Posted inEast Mountains

Mountainair Mayor offers updates ahead of upcoming Town Council meeting

Andrea Vasquez nm.news by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Mayor Peter Nieto took to Facebook to share updates and clarification on two key topics ahead of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting: mosquito control efforts and a recent grant award for […]

Edgewood Town Hall
Posted inEdgewood

Edgewood commission approves FY2026 budget, awaits state certification

Andrea Vasquez nm.news by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The Edgewood Town Commission unanimously approved its fiscal year 2025–2026 budget during a regular meeting on July 8, finalizing weeks of review, workshops and revisions. Adopted under Resolution 2025-031, the […]

BernCo
Posted inBernalillo County

Share your ideas for Bernalillo County’s economic future

nm.news logo by nm.news July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

By Abby McDonald As Bernalillo County has been working on an economic report to be presented in October, it is hosting public meetings to allow citizens to share their voices […]

Sandoval Signpost
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Rio Rancho, Sandoval Signpost

Veterans workshop to offer benefit assistance, legislative Q&A in Rio Rancho

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

New Mexico veterans are invited to a special workshop on July 16, hosted by the Legislative District Offices of Sen.Craig Brandt, Rep. Catherine Cullen and Rep. Alan Martinez. The event, […]

Edgewood Town Hall
Posted inEdgewood Independent

Busy week of town meetings kicks off with budget and safety policy on Edgewood’s agenda

Andrea Vasquez nm.news by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

The Edgewood Town Commission will hold its next regular meeting on July 8, with major decisions on public safety, finances and community events on the agenda. A key item will […]

Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their in-district legislative office in Rio Rancho. (Rodd Cayton)
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State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility

Rodd Cayton | nm.news by Rodd Cayton, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to […]

Town of Bernalillo
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects

Rodd Cayton | nm.news by Rodd Cayton, nm.news July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure […]

BernCo
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Bernalillo County accepts nearly $26 million for community projects

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news Supported by Reader Donations June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners formally accepted nearly $26 million in state capital outlay appropriations during its June 24 meeting.  The funding, secured during the 2025 New Mexico legislative […]

Pictured are the Route 66 Flats, a new affordable housing apartment complex being built in Albuquerque’s westside near 98th.
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Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch

Avatar photo by Jesse Jones Supported by Reader Donations June 27, 2025July 7, 2025

A proposed resolution, sponsored by City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, who introduced it on behalf of Mayor Tim Keller, still needs committee approval but could allow property owners to opt in […]

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