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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]