RRPD Citizens’ Police Academy Registration Now Open Registration for the next Citizens’ Police Academy is now open! The Citizens’ Police Academy is designed to give our citizens an in-depth look into the Rio Rancho Police Department, showing all how RRPD proudly serves the community. Students will receive classroom instruction from multiple police department divisions including […]
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Town Council Tackles Commercial Growth
The Bernalillo Town Council tackled several big zoning issues at the Feb. 12 regular meeting, all trying to contend with the continued commercial growth in the town. The first order of business was the discussion of Ordinance 346. This is an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map From S-U (Special Use for Shopping Center) to […]
Las Cruces officer fatally stabbed before a witness shoots and kills suspect, police say
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A Las Cruces city police officer was fatally stabbed over the weekend while responding to a trespassing report and a witness to the attack apparently shot and killed the suspect before calling on the officer’s radio for help, authorities said Monday. Las Cruces police said Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez, 35, […]
The Independent News: Feb. 9, 2024
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The Independent News: Feb. 9, 2024
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Rep. Stefani Lord settles claim with state Ethics Commission
State Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty to settle a claim to the State Ethics Commission that she misused campaign funds from 2020-2023. The complaint filed in July 2023 by Roger Rael of Raton, claimed Lord used campaign funds for clothing, lodging, meals and other travel expenses, as […]
Rep. Stefani Lord settles claim with state Ethics Commission
State Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty to settle a claim to the State Ethics Commission that she misused campaign funds from 2020-2023. The complaint filed in July 2023 by Roger Rael of Raton, claimed Lord used campaign funds for clothing, lodging, meals and other travel expenses, as […]
Rep. Stefani Lord settles claim with state Ethics Commission
State Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty to settle a claim to the State Ethics Commission that she misused campaign funds from 2020-2023. The complaint filed in July 2023 by Roger Rael of Raton, claimed Lord used campaign funds for clothing, lodging, meals and other travel expenses, as […]
Beloved Edgewood restaurant closes, new eatery opens next month
A new restaurant, Lil Mama’s Restaurant, has plans to open in Edgewood in March, in a spot which previously had the East Mountain Grill, also known as Katrinah’s East Mountain Grill, on 150 State Road 344. The East Mountain Grill was a beloved restaurant in the community for years, but in November of last year […]
Beloved Edgewood restaurant closes, new eatery opens next month
A new restaurant, Lil Mama’s Restaurant, has plans to open in Edgewood in March, in a spot which previously had the East Mountain Grill, also known as Katrinah’s East Mountain Grill, on 150 State Road 344. The East Mountain Grill was a beloved restaurant in the community for years, but in November of last year […]
