Just over 20% of registered New Mexico voters turned out for the 2023 local elections, about 5,000 more people than participated in the 2021 local elections.
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Veterans Display Full of Stories
Veterans Day lasts just one day. But veterans of all stripes are still being honored by the Village of Corrales through the end of the month. Assistant Village Clerk Skye Devivi put together a veterans photo display on the lobby walls of the Village administration offices, 4324 Corrales Road, inviting Corralenos – and anyone else […]
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Public School, Conservation Board Seats Settled Throughout County
School board races in Bernalillo, Cuba, Jemez Valley and Rio Rancho were decided, and voters in the City of Vision approved funding for a third high school on election day, Nov. 7. There were several contested races on school boards across the county, but not in Bernalillo. Incumbents Christine Suina (District 1), Cordy Chavez (District […]
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Bernalillo’s El Zócalo Plaza Receives State Funds for Tourism Push
New Mexico Tourism Dept.’s Destination Forward program provides grant to El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo, NM.
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Commission Approves $275 Million Bond to Build Solar Plan
Construction of a Sandoval County solar power generation plant from which PNM will buy power to provide to the Meta data center in Los Lunas received unanimous approval from the Sandoval County Commission on Wednesday (Oct. 25). The commission authorized the issuance of $275 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds to build the NMRD IV Project […]
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Filling in the Holes in History
The book “Holes in Our Hearts” published earlier this year was integral in winning one of its authors and co-editor two prestigious awards this year. It was also instrumental in determining Jim Tritten’s next mission in life: teaching others how to write their own stories about how the military has impacted their lives. And in […]
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Four Vying for Two Positions on Flood Control Board
Four candidates are competing for two seats on the board of directors for the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA), including the board chairman. Ronald A. Abramshe is one of two board members whose terms expire at the end of the year. The other, Jim Fahey, who was elected mayor of Corrales last […]
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Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids
Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]
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Thanksgiving Day Food Drive Helps Ease Food Insecurity for Many
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is holding the third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help ease the burden for those with food insecurity. This year, the county is partnering with the Nacimiento Community Foundation, which operates The Checkerboard Food Pantry in Cuba, will collect items from Oct. 16 to Nov. 17 for Sandoval County residents […]