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Sandoval County organizations will share $192,153 in state grants to provide outdoor education programs for youth from low-income families and tribal communities.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County groups receive $192,153 in outdoor equity grants

by Kevin Hendricks October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025

St. Felix Pantry will host its ninth annual toy drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Brew Lab 101, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE.

General Interest, Westside

St. Felix Pantry to host 9th annual toy drive

by Kevin Hendricks October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025

Pictorial view of the HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility

Jobs, Workers & Economy

Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators

by Alex Ross October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025

A national theater initiative featuring teen-written plays about gun violence drew a big crowd to Rio Rancho on Monday, bringing together students, elected officials and advocacy groups for performances dedicated to amplifying youth voices on the issue.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho teens take center stage to combat gun violence

by Kevin Hendricks October 9th, 2025October 9th, 2025

Ralph Martinez, a member of the inaugural Bernalillo High School graduating class of 1953, will be grand marshal for the BHS Homecoming parade, which takes place Wednesday along Camino del Pueblo. (Courtesy photo)

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Ralph Martinez, class of ’53, leads Bernalillo High homecoming parade

by Kevin Hendricks October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025

The Placitas Community Library will host author Magdalena Donahue for a presentation on her latest book, "Roadside Geology of New Mexico," at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Gracie Lee Community Room.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas library to host geology book talk by New Mexico author

by Kevin Hendricks October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025

Casa Rosa Food Pantry is seeking $25 donations from each Placitas resident during October to support neighbors facing food insecurity.

General Interest, Pueblos

Food pantry launches community fundraiser in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County extension announces fall programming on food preservation, gardening

by Kevin Hendricks October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

Pictured is the start of the Albuquerque international Balloon Fiesta in years past. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk/Abq

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Corrales is Fiesta material, too

by Corrales Comment Staff October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 2025

Badlands Healing Yoga announced it will offer complimentary access to all livestream, in-person and video-on-demand classes to furloughed federal workers and those experiencing delays with Social Security or disability benefits.

Yoga studio offers free classes to federal workers during government shutdown

Sandoval County residents can take advantage of free rides during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta through a multi-county safety initiative. The "Take a Ride on Us" program provides up to $10 off two Uber trips from 10 a.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Oct. 12, according to a news release from program partners.

General Interest, Westside

County partners in free ride program for Balloon Fiesta safety

by Kevin Hendricks October 3rd, 2025October 3rd, 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.

General Interest, Pueblos

Let’s talk, Placitas

by Rodd Cayton October 3rd, 2025October 7th, 2025

Mosquitoes, while bothersome to humans, are an important part of the food chain for fish and other aquatic creatures in their larval stage.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

Kelley and Ric Tredwin currently serve as advisors to the Placitas Community Library on long-term investment strategies and legacy planning. Their stated mission is to help people overcome financial worries related to investing, retirement and wealth management.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas library offers financial education workshop

by Kevin Hendricks October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

General Interest, Westside

New Mexico’s new hockey team: Get ready for the Goatheads

by Kevin Hendricks October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025

In the East Mountains, four new dispensaries have popped up, while two have disappeared

Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?

General Interest, Westside

Which dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?

by NM Political Report September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

Sandoval County has moved its Cuba Senior Center to a new location at the county fairgrounds after mold was discovered in the facility's previous building, officials announced Thursday.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County relocates Cuba Senior Center after mold discovery

by Kevin Hendricks September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

Pueblo de Cochiti will receive more than $3.2 million in federal funding to reduce wildfire risks and build protective systems for the tribal community under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program. (USDA)

Cochiti & Cochiti Lake, General Interest

Pueblo de Cochiti awarded over $3 million for wildfire fuel reduction project

by Kevin Hendricks September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

jemez broadband

General Interest, Jemez & Jemez Springs

Jemez Pueblo begins connecting homes in $15 million broadband project

by Kevin Hendricks September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

The Sandoval County Tourism Alliance has been awarded $20,000 from the New Mexico Tourism Department to support regional tourism marketing efforts.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County Tourism Alliance receives $20,000 state grant

by Kevin Hendricks September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025

Navajo Lake State Park

General Interest, Pueblos

New Mexico State Parks offers free entry and fishing this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Stanley residents met for their sixth meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Stanley firehouse, where several community members expressed their issues with accessing water in their homes and from their wells. (Lauren Lifke)

General Interest, Westside

Stanley community fights for water accessibility

by nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications

by Kevin Hendricks September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Simply Diego's, an Albuquerque pet store, donated 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control in September as part of the company's monthly donation program.

General Interest, Pueblos

Pet store donates 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control

by nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler designed this footwear for the Sept. 5th Show Us Your Shoes Parade, part of the Miss America pageant finals. She says the shoes represent both her journey and her state. She wore the pointe shoes in a production of the New Mexico Ballet Company.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Journey of a lifetime

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

A Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute veterinarian supervising a euthanasia training session failed to ensure a 6-year-old female cynomolgus macaque had died after injection with euthanasia solution. The animal was placed in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated, but necropsy staff later discovered the monkey still showed signs of respiration and heartbeat.

Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains / USFS

General Interest, Pueblos

Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The interior restoration of Corrales' historic Old San Ysidro Church has been completed, with crews now moving equipment and furnishings back into the 156-year-old adobe building, Mayor James Fahey announced. (Corrales Historical Society)

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Community rallies to save historic Corrales church

by Kevin Hendricks September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

Bernalillo County officials removed 25 dogs and two cats from a South Valley home on Thursday after Bernalillo County Fire Rescue found them in poor condition. (BernCo)

Bernalillo County officials rescue 27 animals in hoarding case

The Santa Fe Regional Airport will receive over $4 million to fund the second phase of reconstruction projects and the design phase of a new project to improve the airfield light system. (Courtesy photo)

General Interest, Pueblos

FAA provides over $21 million for New Mexico airports

by NM Political Report September 8th, 2025

Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados is retiring from state government after leading comprehensive reforms at one of New Mexico's most challenging agencies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.

General Interest, Pueblos

Casados out as CYFD Secretary after less than two years leading troubled organization

by Kevin Hendricks September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County Extension offers fall programming on gardening, food preservation

by Kevin Hendricks September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

The marker honors Don Anacleto Bernardo Miera y Pacheco, a Spanish colonial soldier who served 25 years at the Santa Fe Presidio and later became a regional mayor and judge.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County honors 18th-century veteran with plaque

by Kevin Hendricks September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

Madyson Kettler, Miss New Mexico, takes a break in El Paso International Airport before flying to Orlando, Florida for the Miss America pageant finals. Kettler is a professional dancer with the New Mexico Ballet Company and a graduate of Rio Rancho High School.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

The Road to Florida

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 4th, 2025September 4th, 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

Dignified farewell: Bernalillo County memorializes unclaimed remains

Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

General Interest, Westside

Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy

by Kevin Hendricks September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Local design professionals ‘planning without permission’ for Corrales’ future

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state's newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday.

General Interest, Pueblos

New Mexico launches $15,000 Adventure Pitch Fest for outdoor recreation businesses

by Kevin Hendricks August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign

by Kevin Hendricks August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Author, historian and storyteller Ronn Perea will lead the "How to Get Your Kicks on Route 66" presentation in Corrales in Sept. (CHS)

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Corrales Historical Society to host Route 66 presentation

by Corrales Comment Staff August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out

The Town of Bernalillo will begin preventative maintenance work on Camino Don Tomas in the coming weeks, targeting a stretch from Lucas Lane to Calle Don Francisco.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo plans road maintenance on Camino Don Tomas

by Kevin Hendricks August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025

Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs

by Kevin Hendricks August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025

Castelion

General Interest, Westside

Defense company eyes Sandoval County for hypersonic rocket facility

by Kevin Hendricks August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Mexican Gray wolf pup/ cc/ US Fish & Wildlife Service

General Interest, Pueblos

Federal agents kill Mexican gray wolf pup in New Mexico

by nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Pride Parade 2024 in Albuquerque along Nob Hill. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho to host first Pride celebration in 2026

by Kevin Hendricks August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair will feature two exclusive craft beers for the third consecutive year through its partnership with Albuquerque-based Ex Novo Brewing Company. (Jesse Jones)

New Mexico State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Corrales Architects propose ‘Planning Without Permission’ for village properties

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

Anne Van Camp, President of Corrales Historical Society and John Schumann, President of Music in Corrales.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Music organization pledges $10,000 for historic church restoration

by Corrales Comment Staff August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025