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 […]
Candidates to helm Rio Rancho schools will appear at public event
The search for Rio Rancho Public Schoolsโ 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 […]
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 […]
ย 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 townโs 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. Thatโs equal to an extra 25 cents on a $100 taxable purchase. If […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Placitas to Juรกrez: How a small non-profit is delivering tons of dignity
Community content submitted by Morgan Smith, Santa Fe It may seem hard to believe, but a non-profit in a tiny Placitas, New Mexico ( pop. 4,500), just east of Albuquerque, has become the lifeblood of one of the only remaining migrant shelters in Juรกrez, Mexico, as well as other shelters and humanitarian programs along the […]
Sandoval County campaign wins Top Hat marketing award for camel eventย
InPress Public Relations has won the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s Top Hat award for Most Innovative Campaign, recognizing its marketing efforts for the Camels at Coronado event held in April at Coronado Historic Site. The award was presented in November at the Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown during the association’s annual Top Hat Awards ceremony. The event […]
Bernalillo economic development sales tax up for final approval
A possible economic development sales tax returns to the Bernalillo Town Council Monday evening. Councilors are being asked to place a quarter-percent local increase to the gross receipts tax rate on the ballot for the March 3 local election. That means someone buying $100 worth of applicable goods would pay an extra 25 cents on […]

