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Putting the Brakes on Speeding

Drivers in Bernalillo have likely noticed the new digital speed-monitoring signs on Camino del Pueblo and Camino Don Tomas, which are part of the town’s effort to reduce speeding and improve safety in speeding hotspots. Installed Oct. 7, the signs were purchased from two vendors by the Bernalillo Police Department to track vehicle speeds and […]

Posted inCorrales, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Bernalillo Council Rundown

During a quick Bernalillo Town Council meeting Oct. 14, councilors welcomed Sandoval County Commissioner Kathrine Bruch, who presented the county bond measures on the general election ballot.  Mayor Jack Torres also appointed Councilor Phillip Valverde as mayor pro tem, and the council unanimously approved the appointment, filling the vacancy left by the death of former […]

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Make the Rio Grande Again

To protect the Rio Grande and manage stormwater runoff, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority signed an agreement Oct. 8 to construct the Middle Venada Water Quality Facility. The $2.1 million facility will capture 96% of stormwater runoff from the 16-square-mile Venada watershed, preventing trash, sediment and pollutants […]

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Police: BB Gun Bandits Strike Bernalillo Store, Evade Officers in High-Speed Chase

The Bernalillo Police Department (BPD) reported that two men, one of whom was armed, allegedly stole two BB guns and a case of CO2 from Tractor Supply. They then led officers on a chase from Bernalillo, through Corrales, and into Albuquerque. The pursuit was eventually called off due to the suspects’ reckless driving, which included […]

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The Bernalillo Council Rundown

In a swift Sept. 23 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, councilors tackled a variety of issues, approving funding to enhance youth programs and bolstering law enforcement, while also denying a fence variance and granting a liquor license to a local restaurant. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and the Mid-Region Council of Governments […]

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Advocates: Critter Corridors Can Save Lives

The Pueblo of Santa Ana Department of Natural Resources hosted a wildlife corridor summit on Sept. 19, focusing on protecting both motorists and wildlife on roadways.  The event brought together wildlife biologists from across the country and tribal leaders to collaborate on strategies for preserving wildlife connectivity and reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. The summit, organized by […]

Posted inCorrales, New Mexico, Placitas, rio-rancho, Sandoval County

Kukri Chicken offering free sandwiches to celebrate grand opening

Kukri Chicken Tikka Tenders is celebrating the opening of its newest location by giving away free chicken sandwiches and supporting a good cause. Kukri’s fourth location will have its debut at The BLOCK in Rio Rancho on Sept. 18. Any customer who shows they are following one of Kukri’s social media platforms will get a […]

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Union to Hold Community Forum on Quality, Accountability of Care at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

The United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, will be hosting a community forum on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability.  Scheduled to speak are Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates, County Commissioner Katherine […]