Sandoval County Commissioners once again have tasks to consider related to a possible rocket plant in Rio Rancho Estates. The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting includes approval of an economic development agreement related to Castelion Corporation’s proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site. The agreement comes under the Local Economic Development (LEDA) The project participation agreement […]
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Newly appointed Mayor Steve Anaya aims to restore financial transparency
By Lauren Lifke Weeks after announcing that he wouldn’t be running for reelection in the Moriarty City Council, Steve Anaya was appointed mayor on Oct. 8 after the former mayor abruptly resigned due to the city’s issues with financial transparency. Anaya’s first priority is to resolve those issues and restore the public’s trust, he said […]
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East Mountains activist group continues fight against Campbell Farming development plans
An environmental coalition is moving to join a legal battle over a rejected housing development after the project’s developer appealed a town commission’s denial to district court. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition filed a motion to intervene as an interested party in Campbell Farming Corporation’s appeal against the Town of Edgewood, the group said […]
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Midnight decisions in Edgewood: Commission tackles town manager’s review, unresolved audits
By Lauren Lifke Edgewood town commissioners deliberated until after midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 16, with staff and citizens bringing to light financial recordkeeping discrepancies and rumors of the town manager’s termination, in the longest regular meeting the Town Commission has held in more than a year. The bulk of the nearly seven-hour meeting was spent […]
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Public meeting on proposed hypersonic rocket plant set for Tuesday
The Sandoval Economic Alliance will host a community informational meeting Tuesday to discuss Project Ranger, a proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing facility being considered for development in Sandoval County west of Rio Rancho. The meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Cielo Azul Elementary School cafeteria. Representatives from the project team will […]
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Bernalillo County leaders urge federal delegation to protect public lands
Bernalillo County commissioners are calling on New Mexico’s congressional delegation to oppose any federal legislation that would reduce public land protections, citing concerns about potential sales or transfers of federal lands that include the Sandia Ranger District near Tijeras. Commission Chair Eric Olivas and Commissioner Barbara Baca introduced a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting supporting […]
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Edgewood commission to review budget adjustment, maintenance and more at regular meeting
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood Commission will move to discuss staffing, budget adjustments, zoning ordinances and maintenance on Range Road during its regular meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The commission will review and take action on Resolution 2025-039, which will adjust the previously approved budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, according to […]
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Bernalillo County Commission to address immigration protections, affordable housing projects
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider strengthening protections for immigrant residents and approving multiple affordable housing developments when it meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers. Vice Chair Adriann Barboa and Commissioner Barbara Baca are sponsoring legislation that would establish “safe community spaces” and affirm the county’s commitment to […]
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Moriarty high schoolers seek to move prom to civic center
By Lauren Lifke Students from Moriarty High School spoke in front of the Moriarty City Council to request rental of the civic center for a reduced price, so they can have their prom this year at a new venue. The six students were all from the Moriarty High School class of 2027 student council. In […]
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Longtime city councilor Anaya sworn in as mayor weeks after announcing a step back
By Lauren Lifke The Moriarty City Council appointed City Councilor Steve Anaya as its new mayor on Wednesday, less than a month after Anaya said he would not be running for reelection for the seat he’s held for over three decades. The appointment came three weeks after then-Mayor Brandon Webb resigned because of the city’s […]