Bernallilo County commissioners have approved a $1.6 million contract to build a nearly 2-mile multiuse trail in the East Mountains, officials announced Dec. 9. The Bernalillo County Commission authorized County Manager Cindy Chavez to award the contract to Compass, the low bidder at $1,619,237, including gross receipts tax, according to a county news release. The […]
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Sandoval County Animal Services to host holiday dog adoption event
Sandoval County Animal Care Services will host a holiday dog adoption event Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bernalillo Community Museum as part of the worldwide Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays campaign. The event at 118 Calle Malinche will feature adoptable dogs, free holiday gifts for pets and a […]
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Sandoval County Commission approves new department
Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday voted 4-1 to create a new county department. Sort of. The new General Services Department, County Manager Wayne Johnson told commissioners, is a continuation of a grant services office and intended as a support apparatus for other departments. He said no immediate hiring is anticipated, as the person chosen as the […]
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Sandoval County Historical Society hosting free holiday potluck, open house
The Sandoval County Historical Society & Museum will host a free holiday open house and potluck on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the community and showcase its newly refurbished meeting room. The event will feature artwork by Edmond DeLavy, holiday music, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite […]
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New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library
The Placitas Community Library is showcasing works by the Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico in its year-end exhibition “All Mixed Up,” running through Jan. 1 in the Gracie Lee Community Room. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features 50 pieces by 13 artists […]
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Candidates to helm Rio Rancho schools will appear at public event
The search for Rio Rancho Public Schools’ second-ever leader is nearing its final stages. The next step will be the candidates introducing themselves to the community. The Board of Education Tuesday selected three finalists as it looks to replace V. Sue Cleveland, the only superintendent RRPS has had: Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for […]
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Castelion executives address resident concerns over missile plant
Residents pressed Castelion Corporation executives about noise, environmental impacts and safety measures during a community meeting Dec. 9 as the defense contractor moves forward with plans for a hypersonic missile manufacturing facility west of Rio Rancho. Andrew Kreitz, co-founder and chief financial officer of the California-based company, spent nearly two hours answering questions about Project […]
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Is economic development worth a sales tax hike? Bernalillo voters will decide in March
Bernalillo voters in March will decide whether economic development is a worthy reason for the town’s first sales tax increase in 15 years. The Town Council voted Dec. 8 to place a proposed one-quarter percent gross receipts tax increase on the ballot. That’s equal to an extra 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If […]
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Rio Rancho releases candidate guide for March municipal election
The City of Rio Rancho has released a candidate guide for prospective candidates interested in running for municipal office in the March 3, 2026, election. The guide is available online at rrnm.gov/rrvotes or in person at the Office of the City Clerk at Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle, Suite 150, Monday through […]
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Sandoval County Commission to consider a governmental affairs department
Will Sandoval County soon be launching a new department? County commissioners Wednesday will hear a proposal to do just that. The Department of Governmental Affairs would work closely with commissioners, county administration and directors of other departments in areas such as intergovernmental relations, legislative affairs, strategic planning, grants management, capital outlay projects and real property […]