Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho City Council to weigh infrastructure upgrades, alarm ordinance revisions

The Rio Rancho City Council is set to meet Thursday with a packed agenda that spans infrastructure, public safety and community standards. A public hearing is on the agenda for the proposed site plan for a new Automotive Technology Building in the Corrales North Business Tech Center. Councilors will review renderings, civil plan, and zoning […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Estancia, New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. Sen. Heinrich: Torrance ICE lockup ‘inadequate’ and ‘inappropriate’

This story was originally published by Source NM. By Austin Fisher On a recent visit to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lockup in Estancia, staff members for U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) saw clogged sinks in a cell pod and a drain in the common area backed up with sewage water. They also […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Government, Santa Fe County, Torrance County

Traffic cone season is coming.These local highways are on the DOT paving project list.

New Mexico Highway 344 will likely see some construction this summer as crews work on a hot-in-place pavement recycling project with an estimated price tag of $1.2 million.  This is one of the projects that was included in a presentation the New Mexico Department of Transportation District 5 Engineer Rhonda Lopez gave to state lawmakers […]

Posted inEdgewood, Local Gov.

Scam alerts issued after impersonation of Edgewood officials

Town authorities are warning the public about a recent scam involving individuals impersonating Edgewood officials to collect money from residents. The scam was carried out through emails and phone calls claiming to be from the “City of Edgewood,” a title that does not reflect the town’s official designation. In response, the town of Edgewood used […]

Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to recognize decades of service, hear community updates 

The Sandoval County Board of Commissioners is set to hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 6  p.m. at the Administrative Building Commission Chambers in Bernalillo. The session will feature special recognitions, a community-focused presentation and several items for approval, including a legal services agreement. The meeting will open with a heartfelt tribute […]

Posted inCorrales, Local Gov.

The future of water in Corrales

Corrales Mayor Jim Fahey says it’s important to think about the village’s water future, and that climate change is making long-term planning more urgent. Fahey said Corrales leaders are considering obtaining water rights for the village. Corrales residents, farms and businesses currently rely on water wells and septic tanks, with the exception of a small […]

Senators to host forum on impact of Trump tariffs

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) will hold a “Spotlight Forum” on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.  The forum, titled “Costs, Chaos, Corruption: The Household Impact of Trump’s Tariffs,” will be livestreamed on Luján’s official social media channels, @SenatorLujan.. […]