By Sandoval Signpost Staff The Placitas Community Library will host an exhibit of mosaics by over 20 local artists in February. The exhibit, curated by Caroline LeBlanc and Laura Robbins in collaboration with Mosaic New Mexico, will feature a variety of two- and three-dimensional mosaic art. According to a press release, “the exhibition features a […]
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Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, Children’s Chorus Seeking New Members
The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho are gearing up for their new season and inviting young singers to join. The season kicks off Jan. 25, with rehearsals and informational meetings at the Star Heights Recreation Center. The Children’s Chorus is for grades 2-5 students, while the Youth Chorus is open […]
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Petroglyph National Monument Superintendent to Present Lecture in Bernalillo
Nancy Hendricks, Superintendent of Petroglyph National Monument, will present a lecture titled “A Place Connected: Protecting Petroglyph National Monument in the Midst of Rapid Change” on Jan. 26. The event, hosted by the Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites, will take place at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo from 2-3 p.m. and […]
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City of Vision Looks Ahead with $17 Million Legislative Requests
Ahead of the 60-day state legislative session, most of Sandoval County’s legislators gathered Jan. 6 for the annual capital outlay meeting in the Rio Rancho Public Schools boardroom. The event allowed community members to engage with representatives, learn about priorities, request funding for projects and share input. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, representing the City […]
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Lawmakers announce bills to address health care worker shortage
By Susan Morée A group of legislators Tuesday announced a slate of bills aimed at improving the quality of healthcare in the face of private equity ownership in New Mexico. With approximately 38% percent of New Mexico hospitals owned by private equity, legislators are looking to address private equity ownership they say leads to staffing […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Rio Rancho Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Had No Gun But Mimicked Shooting Stance
Rio Rancho Police released details Tuesday about an Española man who police shot on Jan. 11 and was subsequently hospitalized and arrested. According to a press release from the Rio Rancho Police Department, an unnamed officer shot Audelio Lopez once in the chest as “he was using his body stance and hands to mimic the […]
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On the Brink…
Commentary submitted by Randi McGinn As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was elected the last time in 2016. I was fortunate enough […]
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Delegation has to choose, as inauguration, MLK Jr. holiday coincide
New Mexico congressional delegates are facing a bit of a scheduling conflict next week. The 47th presidential inauguration is set for Monday, Jan. 20, which also is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Both events are traditionally filled with politicos and lawmakers, but they don’t often happen on the same day. U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Bernalillo Council Rundown
The Bernalillo Town Council set a record for efficiency, wrapping up its meeting in just under nine minutes. The single agenda item was the council’s approval of the Open Meetings Act resolution for the new year. The council approved the resolution to uphold the New Mexico Open Meetings Act and ensure transparency in local government. […]
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New Mexico congressional delegation discuss election certification and the Capitol riots anniversary
In a flurry of competence seen infrequently on Capitol Hill in recent months, the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election were certified Monday during a joint session of congress with no concerns raised and no violence erupting. This makes President-elect Donald Trump’s election win official. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won 312 […]