Ross J. Ward spent more than 40 years carving, collecting and lovingly transforming his Sandia Mountains property into a national folk art destination. Following his death in 2002, his wife, Carla, and a few dedicated family members and volunteers have continued to maintain Tinkertown for the more than 25,000 visitors who make the winding trek […]
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Gov, Board give final OK to $114M State Fair redevelopment with a stadium option
Burqueños and the International District moved a step closer to a major Fairgrounds transformation Monday after the state board approved the first phase of a $200 million redevelopment plan that includes a new multipurpose stadium and hundreds of housing units. The New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board, chaired by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, approved the […]
Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Credit union to host workshop for National Credit Education Month
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will host a “Credit 101” workshop on March 31 to provide community members with tools to understand and build their credit. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the credit union’s Santa Ana Branch, coincides with National Credit Education Month. Attendees will learn how to access personal credit reports, understand […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, Rio Rancho, The Paper., Westside Albuquerque
Westside, Rio Rancho drivers have a new $62 million reason to hate rush hour
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
Posted inRio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho
Broadmoor project closures continue through Thursday, here’s how to get around them
Rio Rancho drivers navigating the Broadmoor Boulevard corridor face continued road closures this week as the $8.4 million reconstruction project moves through its most disruptive phase yet, with key closures expected to remain in place through Thursday. Southbound Country Club Drive is closed between St. Andrews Drive and Oakmount Drive, and Broadmoor Boulevard is closed […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Courts, Justice & Safety
Bosque attacks lead to more Corrales police patrols
Corrales police have increased patrols in the Rio Grande Bosque area after a neighboring agency issued a warning of attacks in the area. Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra told the Corrales Comment his department made the change in response to a warning from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office concerning edged-weapon attacks which have taken place in […]
Posted inRio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho
Albuquerque launches $62M Unser-Paseo overhaul, here’s what it means for Rio Rancho, Westside commuters
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Heinrich, breaking with most Dems., will vote yes on Mullin to lead DHS
New Mexico’s U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich will be one of the few Democrats to support Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to succeed Kristi Noem as President Trump’s homeland security secretary. In a statement shared with NM Political Report over the weekend, Heinrich said he has a good working relationship with Mullin and hopes to establish […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo council to take up address overhaul, fire station funding Monday
Bernalillo residents with incorrect or out-of-sequence property addresses could see changes coming — and faster 911 response times — if the town council adopts a new address standardization ordinance at its Monday meeting. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 829 S Camino del Pueblo. Proposed Ordinance 368 would require the town’s […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Internal documents show Bernalillo school official shielded abusive teacher for years
The state court lawsuit against a Bernalillo Public Schools teacher, previously reported by The Sandoval Signpost, settled earlier this month though officials remain mum on the details. But a new federal lawsuit expands on the allegations in the state case and an investigation by the Signpost into the school district’s hiring and disciplinary practices reveal […]