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Rodd Cayton is a senior reporter with nm.news covering local news and government.

If the weather holds up, Sandoval County residents will be treated to a free half-day of dumping at the county landfill.
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval County Landfill offering free half-day Saturday

by Rodd Cayton November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

If the weather holds up, Sandoval County residents will be treated to a free half-day of dumping at the county landfill. From 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, residents won’t be charged disposal fees at the landfill, 2708 Iris Road NE. Customers may make multiple trips, but are limited to dumping four tires, two TVs and […]

With the holiday shopping season approaching, the Sandoval County Employee Appreciation Committee (SCEAC) is hosting its seventh annual holiday craft fair in the lobby of the county administration building.
Posted inArts & Culture, Sandoval County

Craft fair coming to Sandoval County HQ

by Rodd Cayton November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025
A change in the trash pickup schedule has left some Bernalillo residents confused and annoyed, and town councilors Monday evening passed that displeasure along to the contractor.
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Trash pickup irritates Bernalillo Council

by Rodd Cayton November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025
Sandoval County Commission
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to discuss Roundhouse priorities for 2026

by Rodd Cayton November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025
Voters across Sandoval County have spoken and chosen what they want their local governments to look like for the next few years.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Meet your new elected officials

by Rodd Cayton November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval County restaurants offer free meals amid federal SNAP benefit halt

by Rodd Cayton October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter.
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo shelter moving forward, broadband expansion paused

by Rodd Cayton October 28th, 2025October 28th, 2025
Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the county's estimated 42,000 non-Rio Rancho residents.
Posted inSandoval County

Months after launch, Sandoval dispatch center now operating independently

by Rodd Cayton October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025
Sandoval County commissioners approved an economic development agreement related to Project Ranger and a grant agreement covering an adjacent road construction project.
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County approves economic development agreement for rocket plant

by Rodd Cayton October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025
Castelion
Posted inSandoval County

Castelion rocket plant project agreement goes before Sandoval Commission

by Rodd Cayton October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025
Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association's annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away

by Rodd Cayton October 20th, 2025October 20th, 2025
Internet provider Sparklight announced Monday it will donate money to St. Felix Pantry through a new customer referral program that rewards both existing and new customers. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval County treasurer launches food drive

by Rodd Cayton October 20th, 2025October 24th, 2025
Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association's annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics.
Posted inPlacitas

Let’s talk, Placitas

by Rodd Cayton October 3rd, 2025October 7th, 2025
Sandoval County is hosting its 4th annual car show this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inEvents, Sandoval County

Sandoval County event promises classic cars, flea market and aerial surprises

by Rodd Cayton October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP), formed in March, wants to share information and resources that will help residents prepare for an emergency and best avoid or minimize injuries and property damage.
Posted inPlacitas

Preparedness is preferred in Placitas

by Rodd Cayton September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025
Castelion
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals

by Rodd Cayton September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025
Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek will run for mayor of Rio Rancho in March. (Sandoval County)
Posted inRio Rancho

First hat hits Rio Rancho ring

by Rodd Cayton September 19th, 2025September 22nd, 2025
Sandoval County landfill (2024)
Posted inSandoval County

The future of rubbish

by Rodd Cayton September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025
Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. (NMDOT)
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Sandoval County manager says Westside bypass critical for the area

by Rodd Cayton September 11th, 2025September 11th, 2025
Sandoval County Commission
Posted inSandoval County

SandCo commission to consider bonds, landfill rate increases

by Rodd Cayton September 9th, 2025September 10th, 2025
Town of Bernalillo
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.

Bernalillo council to consider Enchantment Games permit

by Rodd Cayton September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025
Bernalillo County held its annual formal burial of indigent and unclaimed residents Thursday, Sept. 4, at Fairview Memorial Park. Director’s Choice Mortuary Services and the county conducted the ceremonial services, which included a dignified and appropriate disposition of the cremains of 171 people. Pastor Richard Mansfield delivered offer the eulogy. Pictured is Robert C. Noblin Jr. of Director’s Choice Mortuary giving the opening remarks. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News
Posted inBernalillo County

Dignified farewell: Bernalillo County memorializes unclaimed remains

by Rodd Cayton September 4th, 2025
Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. (NMDOT)
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.

‘Bypass this bypass!’

by Rodd Cayton September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025
Posted inSandoval County

Hats are in the ring for November elections

by Rodd Cayton August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025
Castelion
Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval Commission to contemplate rocket bonds

by Rodd Cayton August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025
Bernalillo residents turned out in droves earlier this month to speak out against a proposed methadone clinic being built in town. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo planners reject methadone clinic proposal

by Rodd Cayton August 25th, 2025August 25th, 2025
All but one of Rio Rancho Public Schools' middle and high schools have Evolv weapons detection systems, like this one at Independence High School, this year. (RRPS)
Posted inRio Rancho

RRPS keeping guns away through manpower and technology

by Rodd Cayton August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025
Bernalillo Public Schools has announced a clear backpack policy for students in Grades 4 through 12.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo schools to require clear backpacks

by Rodd Cayton August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025
County commissioners and staff pose as National Dog Month was proclaimed Aug. 13 in Sandoval County. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County going to the dogs

by Rodd Cayton August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025
Town of Bernalillo
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bottoms up for cornhole tourney

by Rodd Cayton August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025
Sandoval County Commission
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development

by Rodd Cayton August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025
Rio Rancho Public Schools leaders are seeking ways to absorb the loss of about $780,000 in federal aid due to a pause in payments.
Posted inEducation

Back-to-school guide 2025: What Sandoval County families need to know

by Rodd Cayton August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo council approves firefighter incentive pay

by Rodd Cayton July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

Polling places list approved, but perhaps not final

by Rodd Cayton July 24th, 2025July 24th, 2025
Sandoval County Commission
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval Commission to weigh new fire districts, polling places

by Rodd Cayton July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025
The Albuquerque Public Schools Administration building located at 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk ABQ
Posted inAlbuquerque

Over 13,000 Albuquerque students face program cuts as feds withhold $12M

by Rodd Cayton July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025
The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Sandoval County dispatch center opens but Rio Rancho challenges its readiness

by Rodd Cayton and Kevin Hendricks July 11th, 2025July 14th, 2025
Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of their in-district legislative office in Rio Rancho. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, NM Political Report, Rio Rancho

State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility

by Rodd Cayton July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025
Chirs Bagley
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

New Sandoval County fire leader takes oath

by Rodd Cayton June 26th, 2025June 26th, 2025
Sandoval County Fire, Christopher Bagley
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

Sandoval Commission to consider new chief hire

by Rodd Cayton June 24th, 2025June 24th, 2025

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