Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

Data: Sandoval County’s Local Economy is Booming

Laborers in Sandoval County are back at work in record numbers and making more money than ever. At least that is what payroll data from the county’s 3,075 employers shows. 33,458 workers took home paychecks from Sandoval County employers this summer and their average weekly wage is up to $1,059 per week across all industries, […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized

Raw Milk Approved in Rural Bernalillo County

The pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk debate has been ongoing for almost a century. As the only county in New Mexico that refused to allow raw milk sales, Bernalillo County has been leading the resistance against raw milk in the state until recently. In 1924, pasteurization of milk became federal policy, however, interstate commerce of unpasteurized […]

Posted inCommunity Content, Sandoval County

First Responder Spotlight

The Sandoval County Optimist Club highlights a first responder each month, highlighting their community contributions. Vincenzo Jaramillo always wanted to be a fireman. As a youth, with both his mother and step-father being firefighters, most family activities centered around the fire station. He took his emergency medical technician training (EMT) as a class in high school. Upon graduating […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

County Calls on Lawmakers to Address Behavioral and Mental Health

As noted by one member of the public during the Sandoval County Commission meeting, matters relating to addressing mental and behavioral health made up four of the top five issues listed as legislative priorities for the 2024 session.  While County Manager Wayne Johnson told commissioners the 16 priorities were listed in no particular order, Commissioner […]