By Lauren Lifke After a close race for the Edgewood Town Commission District 1 seat, incumbent Ken Brennan held onto his seat by just over 100 votes, beating out opponent Adrian Chavez. “I’m feeling relieved,” Brennan told The Independent. “I’m glad it’s over. In my opinion, this race got kind of nasty.” Brennan started his […]
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Posted inEast Mountains
District 5 update from Commissioner Olivas: Reports on housing investment, infrastructure projects
Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas updated District 5 constituents this week on major housing investments, infrastructure improvements and legislative priorities affecting the East Mountains and Northeast Heights communities. The county has secured over $40 million in state funding for the BernCo Builds Community initiative, aimed at housing 1,000 individuals over the next two years. […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
Bernalillo meeting likely to be brief
Town councilors in Bernalillo could have a very brief meeting Monday. The list of agenda items includes nothing likely to be subject to protracted debate. Town treasurer Terri Gray will seek approval from the council for a budget adjustment in the special revenue fund accounts, give a financial update and present accounts payable vouchers. The […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County’s popular chile stickers sit out 2025 election
Voters in Sandoval County who cast ballots this week might have noticed something missing from the voting experience. The county’s popular “Red or Green” chile-themed “I Voted” stickers that have become a local tradition in recent elections were not handed out to voters after they did their civic duty. Instead, the county’s Bureau of Elections […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo road project on Camino Don Tomas nears completion after delays
A preventative maintenance project on Camino Don Tomas has taken longer than expected due to contractor issues, however, Town of Bernalillo officials expect the work to be completed by the end of November. The Town of Bernalillo contracted with Sunland Asphalt to seal coat the roadway and walking path, and to install new bollards along […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony
The City of Rio Rancho will honor veterans with a parade and ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a portion of Southern Boulevard closing to traffic during the event. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will travel east along Southern Boulevard, ending at Veterans Monument Park near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Pinetree Road. […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood Commission to discuss Town Manager posting in special meeting
The Edgewood Town Commission will meet Thursday evening to discuss posting for a new Town Manager position and consider appointing an interim manager, less than two weeks after Town Manager Nina McCracken resigned following a contentious closed session. The special meeting, scheduled for 5 p.m. at Edgewood Town Hall Commission Chambers, includes discussion and action […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
APD officer dies by suicide after domestic violence investigation in Cedar Crest
A sworn Albuquerque Police Department officer died in custody early Wednesday after Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputies discovered him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while executing an arrest warrant on domestic violence charges, authorities said. The incident began Wednesday morning when a woman and her juvenile child fled to an East Mountains school to report […]
Posted inRio Rancho
What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students
The overwhelming approval of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond Tuesday means students across the district will learn in modernized buildings with improved safety features, expanded athletic facilities and new educational opportunities beginning next year. The measure passed with approximately 76% support, with 8,749 voting in favor and 2,738 against, according to unofficial results. […]
Posted inEducation
What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students
Students across the Moriarty-Edgewood School District will learn in safer buildings with improved climate control and modern technology following voters’ approval Tuesday of a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies. The measures maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for residents, district officials said. For students at Edgewood Middle School, the […]