Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) has submitted 15 Congressionally funded community projects totaling $158,450,000 for communities across New Mexico in the upcoming 2026 budget process. As the U.S. House of Representatives begins marking up appropriations bills this week, these proposals aim to address critical needs in public safety, housing, healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Stansbury’s funding […]
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Education, youth, healthcare and community needs: Sen. Nava highlights core priorities at Bernalillo town hall
State Sen. Cindy Nava emphasized the importance of youth voices and public investment during a community-focused town hall at Bernalillo High School on May 28. The event marked Nava’s first major public forum in District 9 since taking office earlier this year. Nava, the first DACA recipient to receive a presidential appointment and the first […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo okays lifeguards and camp aids
To wrap up May, Bernalillo councilors moved quickly through their May 27 meeting, approving summer hires and hearing a financial update that showed tax revenue falling short of expectations. The council gave the green light to hire lifeguards and camp aides for summer programs, while staff reported gross receipts tax revenue lagging behind last year’s […]
Posted inEvents, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo to host community-wide yard sale
The town of Bernalillo is gearing up for a community-wide yard sale event scheduled for the weekend of June 7 and 8. The event encourages residents to participate in a spring cleaning initiative by hosting sales on their properties. Visitors are encouraged to follow a map, which will be available on the town’s website, to […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Surplus projected in Bernalillo’s preliminary budget
By Jesse Jones During its May 12 meeting, the Bernalillo Town Council got its first look at the town’s $12.5 million preliminary budget, which includes a projected $767,000 general fund surplus and major investments in infrastructure and essential services. The budget also highlighted upcoming road repairs, park improvements and progress on the town’s long-range Comprehensive […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo hires new fire boss
By Jesse Jones The Town of Bernalillo has a new lead firefighter. Adam “AJ” Bonnett was sworn in as fire chief at the May 12 town council meeting after receiving unanimous support from the Councilors and mayor. Bonnett steps into the role at a time of steady growth and momentum for the department. After a […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Sandoval County
W.D. Carroll Elementary’s Cultural Day returns with music, dance and global flavor
By Jesse Jones W.D. Carroll Elementary in Bernalillo will celebrate cultures from around the world on May 9, with student performances, music, food trucks and activities. The event invites families and the community to share in the school’s cultural diversity. Running from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the kindergarten courtyard, Cultural Day brings together […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Bernalillo earns clean audit, eyes safer streets and smarter spending
By Jesse Jones The Town of Bernalillo’s books are in good shape — auditors gave the town a clean bill of financial health for its 2024 fiscal year, with no findings or red flags. The April 28 Town Council meeting also recognized the community art project behind the fire department’s new ladder truck mural, designed […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Sandoval County
Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival moves indoors for 2025 event
Staff report The 8th Annual Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival is set to take place on May 3 and 4 at a new indoor location: the Sid Cutter Pilots Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Bernalillo lands record $5.4M for new fire station in historic state funding win
By Jesse Jones The Town of Bernalillo will receive $5.4 million in state capital outlay to build a new fire station, the largest single investment in the town’s history. During the Town Council meeting on April 15, Mayor Jack Torres announced a record-setting capital outlay award that will fund a long-anticipated fire station. The funding, […]