Sandoval County Commissioners will be thinking about Santa Fe Wednesday evening. Commissioners are expected to discuss and identify legislative priorities for next year at the meeting. A list proposed by county staff places four items related to the operations of public safety agencies on the list of 12 priorities. At the top is legislation that […]
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Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty honors veterans: Community rallies for memorial wall
By Lauren Lifke Moriarty community members gathered at the City Park veteran’s memorial on Nov. 11 as part of the annual Veterans’ Day Service to honor veterans and their families for the annual holiday. Leaders from the city council and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 provided updates on the Veterans Memorial Wall, recognized veterans […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Cousin candidates hold onto Tijeras Village Council seats
By Lauren Lifke Tijeras village councilors and cousins Matt Armenta and Johnathan Ortiz overtook their opponents on Election Day, holding onto their seats and beating out former mayor Gloria Chavez. The two were born and raised in Tijeras, and their families have resided in the area for generations. Ortiz said he was appointed to the […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Class-action lawsuit looms for hospital after major data breach
A planned class-action lawsuit against Sierra Vista Hospital & Clinics in Truth or Consequences reveals that a major data breach occurred in late January 2025, potentially exposing patients’ personal data. The breach affected residents in Texas, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as New Mexico and potentially in other states as well. Attorneys are currently […]
Posted inTorrance County
Estancia Valley Classical Academy to host Veterans Day ceremony, breakfast
Estancia Valley Classical Academy will honor military veterans with its annual Veterans Day flag ceremony and breakfast on Tuesday morning. The flag ceremony will begin at 7:45 a.m., followed by breakfast at approximately 8 a.m. in the EVCA gymnasium. The public ceremony provides an opportunity for students and community members to express gratitude to those […]
Posted inMountainair
Mountainair completes Roosevelt Street project ahead of schedule
The town of Mountainair has completed its Roosevelt Street reconstruction project, with only parking space striping remaining, Mayor Peter Nieto announced Thursday. The project, which had been under discussion for several years, was completed weeks ahead of the early 2026 timeline announced in October. Striping work was scheduled for Friday. “The results look fantastic — […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Jemez
Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project
Jemez Pueblo received the Project Excellence Award at the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference for its broadband initiative connecting more than 670 underserved households and businesses, state officials announced Monday. Jeff Lopez, director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, presented the inaugural broadband award to Jemez Pueblo leadership during the Department […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Girl Scouts launch community food drive in East Mountain area
East Mountain Girl Scout troops are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 14 to help local families facing food insecurity. The drive accepts donations at four locations: Los Vecinos Community Center at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras, Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, Triangle Grocery at 12165 State Highway 14 […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Rio Rancho
Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho
Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho. The exhibition will feature 88 works from 31 artists in various mediums, along with prints, calendars and cards. The venue is located at 1650 Abrazo Road NE. A gala […]
Posted inFood, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December. The extension service, part of New Mexico State University, provides research-based knowledge and programs to improve quality of life for New Mexico residents. Upcoming events include a Master Gardeners session on America Recycles […]