By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Labor Day weekend in Rio Rancho comes with an unusual problem: too many good options. The Events Center hosts back-to-back major shows Friday and Sunday, while local markets, a green chile festival, a Placitas blues concert and a comedy legend fill the rest of the long weekend. Friday: Brantley Gilbert […]
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Decade of blooms: Placitas Garden Tour celebrates 10 years
Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators. This year’s self-guided tour stretches from the west side of Placitas to the far northeast end of the community, featuring gardens named “Wildlife Sanctuary,” “A […]
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Las Placitas Association September report: Honoring a leader and navigating local wildlife
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association A sad announcement: We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our fearless leader, Sandra Johnson. Longtime LPA president, founder and benefactor of Placitas Wild, member of Placitas Community Library art committee, skilled silversmith and member of Wild Hearts Gallery. Sandy was our friend and our inspiration. No […]
Posted inSandoval County
August ends on a high note in Sandoval County: Here’s what’s happening this weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. August doesn’t go quietly in Sandoval County. The final weekend of the month brings a four-time New Mexico Music Award winner to The BLOCK, a Vegas legend to Quezada’s and free trivia and a classic movie to close it all out Sunday. Friday: Eryn Bent closes out August at The […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bernalillo job fair serves up careers — and tacos
Job seekers in Bernalillo won’t have to look far this week — a career and resource fair rolls into the Recreation Center Thursday with employers, blood donors and free tacos all under one roof. The Bernalillo Community Career & Resource Fair runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at 370 Rotary Park Road, according […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Fun in the sun: Route 66 celebration brings revelry, music to Tijeras
By Rodd Cayton The Aug. 22 Route 66 Centennial celebration is an obvious reason for Tijeras to party, Mayor Jake Bruton said. “It’s always been in the village,” Bruton said. “It’s ingrained in us. It’s who we are.” Bruton said that while the Village of Tijeras was officially incorporated in 1973, the community has been […]
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Highland sounds & good causes: Celtic Coyotes headline UUWC’s 30th anniversary
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city’s food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month. The band plays Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation, […]
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Route 66, Roger Rabbit and a Utah comedian walk into a Rio Rancho weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn’t need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music, Route 66 history, a Corrales gala and enough trivia to humble even the most confident know-it-all. Friday: Waylon Bailey and a Utah comedian The BLOCK opens […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountains fair to showcase services for veterans
By Rodd Cayton Veterans in the East Mountains area will have the opportunity next month to find answers and resources they need. The office of House District 22 Rep. Stefani Lord is hosting the Sept. 9 East Mountains Veterans Services Fair, which will bring together several agencies to create a one-stop shopping situation. A news […]
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Sunday is Funday turns 21, Jemez marks Pueblo independence and jam bands take the park this weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Hatch chile smell is still in the air and the summer still has plenty of weekend left. Rio Rancho and its neighbors pack Aug. 14-16 with free concerts, local markets, community traditions and one of the biggest free family events of the year. Friday: Two bands, one stage, one […]