The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds. The governing body approved […]
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Town of Edgewood employee resigns amid ongoing struggles with turnover
The Town of Edgewood grants coordinator put in her letter of resignation on Nov. 12 just before the Town Commission meeting amid an ongoing struggle with administrative staffing, including the town manager’s resignation last month. In Town Clerk-Treasurer Shaline Lopez’s report to the commissioners, she told them that earlier that morning, she had received a […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
City’s alcohol policy prompts new event coordinator to resign at City Council meeting
By Lauren Lifke Moriarty event coordinator Debbie Adcock resigned from her position at the Moriarty City Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, because she was given the requirement to work with alcohol licenses, which was not in her job description, she said. During public comment, Adcock told the council that, although she has enjoyed the […]
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Trash pickup irritates Bernalillo Council
A change in the trash pickup schedule has left some Bernalillo residents confused and annoyed, and town councilors Monday evening passed that displeasure along to the contractor. Adam Meyer, district manager at Road Runner Waste Services, told councilors that a route change caused about 140 customers to not get their trash collected on time. He […]
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Town of Edgewood to discuss Marathon Pipeline, water rights, town manager position
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood commission will discuss, consider and take action on a proposed pipeline reroute, road equipment issues, water rights, and finding an interim town manager during Wednesday’s meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Following Nina McCracken’s departure from the town manager position at the last meeting, the […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Moriarty City Council to consider $1.4 million in public safety vehicle purchases
The Moriarty City Council will consider spending more than $1.4 million on new police vehicles and ambulances during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Street South. The fire department is seeking approval to purchase two ambulances, including one four-wheel-drive gasoline model, for […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho council to vote on controversial missile plant support
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider three resolutions Thursday that would commit the city to supporting a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside its borders, a decision that has drawn significant public opposition. The council meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, features agenda items authorizing up to $1 million in economic development […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Commission to discuss Roundhouse priorities for 2026
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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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 […]
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Newly reelected Commissioner Brennan to focus on road construction, water rights
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 […]