Town councilors in Bernalillo have moved plans for a new animal shelter to the next phase. The introduction of a rezoning of land at 400 S. Hill Road sets the request from Sandoval County for final approval of the zoning change, from rural residential to special use. The property contains four lots, with the animal […]
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Rio Rancho City Council to consider renewable energy projects
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider two renewable energy proposals and several budget adjustments during its regular meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The council will hold public hearings on two related items concerning the Loma Barbon area. The first involves amending the Loma Barbon Master Plan to add a renewable […]
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Edgewood considers water conservation ordinance targeting large grass areas, golf courses
The Town of Edgewood is drafting an ordinance to restrict large grass areas and regulate future golf course development as officials grapple with declining water resources in the semi-arid region. Town commissioners discussed the proposed “Ordinance to Protect Local Water Resources and Regulate Large Grass Areas and Golf Courses” during a workshop on Tuesday night. […]
Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty mayor resigns amid city’s financial crisis
Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts. “I’m tired of getting stabbed in the back,” Webb said in a phone interview with The Independent News on Wednesday morning, explaining his decision […]
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Moriarty mayor resigns amid city’s financial crisis
Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts. “I’m tired of getting stabbed in the back,” Webb said in a phone interview with The Independent News on Wednesday morning, explaining his decision […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications
Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday. The Blue Impact grant will fund wheelchair ramps, doorway widening, bathtub-to-shower conversions, comfort-height toilet installations and safety bar installations for medically diagnosed disabled […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
Oops! Agenda mistake forces Edgewood commission to adjourn after just 5 minutes
By Lauren Lifke — Town of Edgewood commissioners let out exasperated sighs on Friday, Sept. 19, when the commission had to end a meeting after just five minutes due to a problem with the agenda, despite its plans to discuss clarification on police overtime policies and have a closed session to discuss personnel matters. At […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment
New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia told members of the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee of the New Mexico Legislature that his department and the New Mexico National Guard have been […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment
New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia told members of the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee of the New Mexico Legislature that his department and the New Mexico National Guard have been […]
Posted inCorrales
Sandia Pueblo, MRGCD set to sign Corrales siphon agreement
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 […]