A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care. Nicole Tatum told KOB-TV that a red Jeep with no doors drove onto the trail where her dogs were playing when […]
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Fundraiser launched for Rio Rancho family after water main break destroys home
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a Rio Rancho family whose home was destroyed after a city water main burst on Western Hills Drive Southeast. The fundraiser for the Sedillo family has raised $2,355 as of Tuesday, according to the campaign page. The water main break occurred at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 21 near […]
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Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility
A longtime New Mexico environmental activist is raising funds for legal action to halt a controversial hypersonic missile manufacturing facility approved in Sandoval County, alleging procedural violations and safety concerns. Elaine Cimino, who has lived in New Mexico for more than 30 years, launched a petition and GoFundMe campaign this month seeking to stop Project […]
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Bernalillo launches holiday decoration contest with prizes for homes, businesses
The Town of Bernalillo is inviting residents and business owners to participate in its “Brighten Bernalillo 2025” holiday decoration contest, with prizes awarded for the best-decorated properties. The free contest will recognize both the best-decorated house and the best-decorated business in the community. Judging will take place Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Participants must […]
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Rio Rancho library to host Smithsonian human origins exhibition
The Loma Colorado Main Library is hosting a Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring human evolution through mid-January. “Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” opened Dec. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. The exhibition features interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, video presentations, and informational panels that examine milestones in human evolution. The Rio Rancho […]
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Thankful for locals who’ll be buying local and reading local this season
From the publisher… Where’s the pride in Sandoval County?As a Rio Rancho resident and editor of the Sandoval Signpost, I noticed something striking: despite being one of the largest cities in New Mexico, Rio Rancho had never hosted a Pride event. While neighboring cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe celebrated Pride Month with parades and […]
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Sandoval Signpost honored for public service journalism by NM Press Assoc.
The Taos News and Sandoval Signpost were honored by the state’s largest newspaper publisher group for public service journalism by the state’s largest newspaper publisher association this year. The New Mexico Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest honored journalists and newsrooms statewide during their annual statewide convention in Albuquerque earlier this month. The Sandoval Signpost received […]
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Bernalillo eyes new sales tax, major RV campground project
Bernalillo Town councilors want to hear more about a possible economic development sales tax and a proposed recreational vehicle campground. After hearing introductions of each item, councilors did not attempt to prevent further consideration of either. The tax proposal is expected to be brought back to the council on Dec. 8. If councilors approve the […]
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Wild Hearts Gallery to present ‘Enchanted Forest’ holiday exhibition
By Noah Gollin Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will present Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show, Dec. 2 – 28, 2025, featuring guest artists Sandra and Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster and Katie Thomas, according to a release by artist and gallery member Colleen Gregoire. An artist reception is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. […]
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Sparklight hosting food drive for St. Felix Pantry through Dec. 2
Local internet provider Sparklight is collecting food donations through Dec. 2 to benefit St. Felix Pantry as demand increases among area families during the holiday season. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sparklight’s retail location at 7501 Nita Place NE in Rio Rancho. The location will […]