It’s time to cross some “T’s” and dot some “I’s,” so construction crews can get to work on a long-awaited replacement of the Corrales siphon. Thursday, representatives of the Pueblo of Sandia and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District are expected to sign an agreement that clears the way for the work. The siphon directs […]
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Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals
The next phase of a deal that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area goes before Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday. Castelion Corporation is considering building a hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in unincorporated Rio Rancho Estates. Commissioners will weigh leases and a financial assistance agreement tied to that project. The site, on […]
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Town of Edgewood to discuss limiting homeowner landscaping water use in workshop
The Town of Edgewood will hold two meetings on Tuesday with a workshop to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at protecting local water resources to be followed by the regular commission meeting. The workshop is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, 171A NM 344. The regular meeting will begin at 6 […]
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Corrales Council is down to earth with talks on farmers, bugs on the agenda
Local farmers are poised to get a boost at Tuesday’s Corrales Village Council meeting. Councilors will take up a proposed resolution in support of the Corrales Farmers’ Cooperative’s application for a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The money would go toward making an assessment of the Corrales irrigation and groundwater systems and […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
New animal shelter goes before Bernalillo council
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to clear the way for a new animal shelter. At Monday’s meeting, councilors will consider a request from Sandoval County for a rezoning of land at 400 S. Hill Road from rural residential special use; the proposed ordinance would also rezone other parts of the parcel for light industrial […]
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Town of Edgewood has overpaid $2 million to Santa Fe County, officials estimate
By Lauren Lifke Town of Edgewood commissioners pointed out several financial missteps at their meeting on Sept. 9, including about $2 million accidentally paid to Santa Fe County over the course of the past seven years, as well as a miscalculation of overtime pay for police officers. The agreement was for the town to pay […]
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Edgewood seeks public input on town image through design survey
The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new design survey focused on wayfinding and community character. The survey, conducted in partnership with New Mexico MainStreet, seeks public input on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s unique character. The initiative supports the […]
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Contractors push back on immigrant detention center closures
The companies that manage the three New Mexico immigrant detention centers are pushing back against a new report that recommends closing those facilities due to concerns over the alleged mistreatment of detainees and unsafe conditions. Last week, the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report entitled “Civil Rights […]
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Edgewood Commission approves letter supporting preservation of Sandia Crest House
The Town of Edgewood Commission voted to send a letter urging the U.S. Forest Service to preserve the historic Sandia Crest House rather than demolish it. The commission voted 4-1 with one abstention to approve the letter to District Ranger Ken Born of the Sandia Ranger District after Mayor Kenneth Brennan advocated for preserving the […]
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Edgewood community group plans candidate forum for October
A community-organized group is hosting a forum for commissioner candidates next month, aiming to foster dialogue between local officials and residents. The Edgewood CommQuest Committee will hold a “Meet the Candidates” meeting Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Edgewood Community Center, according to Barbara Evans, who heads the ad-hoc committee. The forum, titled “Charging […]