The Edgewood Town Commission postponed discussion on police pay increases to an upcoming budget workshop as the elected leaders and the department work to find solutions. The commission was scheduled to discuss the proposed pay increases during its meeting Tuesday evening, but the item was removed from the agenda at the start of the meeting. […]
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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 inCorrales, Local Gov.
Banking on the future
It’s called the Old Bank, but it’s on the way to a new life. When Wells Fargo Bank closed its Corrales branch in 2023, it left the possibility of an empty building along Corrales Road, the village’s main drag. However, the Village Council, having right of first refusal, bought the building months later. In his […]
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 inLocal Gov., Moriarty
Hiring new police officers on the agenda for Moriarty
The Moriarty City Council will discuss hiring five new police officers when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City of Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Street South. In addition to possibly approving hiring the new officers, the City Council is also scheduled to discuss a police incentive plan for a general instructor, firearms […]
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 […]
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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.. […]