By Hannah Grover Local governments and entities in Sandoval County are set to receive approximately $42.8 million in capital outlay funding this year. Capital outlay is awarded through legislation on a yearly basis and assists local governments and other entities with projects such as infrastructure and construction. Local governments and other entities request these capital […]
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Rio Rancho implements outdoor watering restrictions
Staff report The City of Rio Rancho has announced its annual outdoor watering restrictions, in effect from April 1 through October 31. To conserve water, spray irrigation is prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. for all properties within city limits or served by the city’s water utility. Hand watering is permitted during these hours. […]
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Unexpected pit stop on Cherry Road: sinkhole swallows police vehicle
Staff report An area of Cherry Road was the pits this weekend as a water main break wreaked havoc on traffic and opened up a sinkhole that swallowed a Rio Rancho Police Department vehicle. The City of Rio Rancho announced the water main break around 6 a.m. Sunday. By noon Monday, the repair work was […]
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Rio Rancho to host Smithsonian traveling Native American exhibit
Staff report A Smithsonian traveling exhibition is making a stop in Rio Rancho. The exhibition, Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces, will be at the Loma Colorado Main Library from March 24 to June 1. The exposition explores Native military involvement and service from its origins in the American Revolution […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Placitas, Sandoval County
Bill addressing free-roaming horses heads to governor’s desk
By Hannah Grover A bill intended to address the overpopulation of free-roaming horses in parts of New Mexico is awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 284 unanimously passed the state Senate on Friday after having passed the House of Representatives on a 54-4 vote in early March. “What we have in New Mexico is an […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Sandoval County
New Mexico senator up for national award
By Kevin Hendricks Cindy Nava made history in November when she was elected to the New Mexico state legislature, becoming the first former undocumented person and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to be elected to a public office in America. Since then, Nava has racked up a few more accolades. Nava, a Bernalillo […]
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The Signpost expands to deliver free to Placitas, Bernalillo
From the publisher If you’re reading this issue in Placitas or Bernalillo there’s a good chance it came to you via mail, for free. Many Placitas readers will remember the monthly print issues mailed to every household until 2022. When we considered rising printing costs and declining post-Covid advertising revenue, along with pressure to cover […]
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Jemez Historic Site launches ‘Gardens at Gisewa’ program
Staff report The Jemez Historic Site is launching a new monthly series called “Gardens at Gisewa,” which will focus on agriculture and food as medicine. The program will begin on March 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jemez Historic Site. The inaugural event will feature a shared meal of corn, beans and […]
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Rio Rancho jewelry store seeks gems in world’s diamond capital
Harris Jewelers in Rio Rancho recently traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, known as the world’s diamond capital, to hand-select diamonds for its customers. The store, a member of the Independent Jewelers Organization, is one of the few retailers granted access to Antwerp’s diamond district, where 80% of the world’s diamonds are cut and traded. According to […]
Posted inCorrales, Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
11-year-old in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]