Westside Archives - Page 2 of 5 - The Corrales Comment

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

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County Landfill offering free half-day Saturday

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

Sen. Heinrich calls for evacuation of Torrance County ICE facility after contract lapse

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.

Craft fair coming to Sandoval County HQ

Sandoval County commissioners approved an economic development agreement related to Project Ranger and a grant agreement covering an adjacent road construction project.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho council to vote on controversial missile plant support

by Kevin Hendricks November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025

New Mexico Sen. Cindy Nava will launch a series of community dialogues next month, offering constituents an opportunity to discuss issues facing District 9, which covers Placitas, Algodones, Bernalillo, Corrales and parts of Rio Rancho.

NM State Gov., Westside

Sen. Nava to kick off community dialogue series in Bernalillo

by nm.news November 12th, 2025December 2nd, 2025

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval County Commission to discuss Roundhouse priorities for 2026

by Rodd Cayton November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025

Sam Bregman at his Las Vegas gubernatorial campaign announcement, speaking to Juliette Gallegos.

Pueblos, Westside

Gubernatorial candidate to outline education plans at Rio Rancho stop on statewide policy tour

by Kevin Hendricks November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025

Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho.

Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho

The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December.

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County’s popular chile stickers sit out 2025 election

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho will honor veterans with a parade and ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, with a portion of Southern Boulevard closing to traffic during the event.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district.

What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students

New Mexico Legislature #nmleg

Chaves County commissioners unanimously endorse Wilson for open State Senate seat

by Alex Ross November 5th, 2025November 5th, 2025

San Juan Rodworks will compete at Adventure Pitch Fest on Nov. 6 at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, according to a New Mexico Economic Development Department press release. The company produces fly-fishing rods.

Business, Westside

Rio Rancho fly-fishing company competes in pitch battle Thursday

by Kevin Hendricks November 5th, 2025November 5th, 2025

Voters across Sandoval County have spoken and chosen what they want their local governments to look like for the next few years.

Pueblos, Westside

Meet your new elected officials

by Rodd Cayton November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025

Peter Nieto was decisively on top in the Mountainair mayoral race as of 10 p.m. on Election Night. (Courtesy photo)

Pueblos, Westside

Nieto elected Mountainair mayor, challenger within five votes of Dial in Estancia

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district.

Rio Rancho voters approve $80 million school bond for infrastructure, security improvements

A Veterans Services Fair will be held Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sandoval County Government Complex to help veterans apply for benefits.

General Interest, Westside

Veterans Services Fair set for Wednesday in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 4th, 2025

As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them.

Pueblos, Westside

It’s time to vote

by Kevin Hendricks November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025

The Tamaya Horse Rehab Program will hold its seventh annual Horseshoes & Heels Gala on Nov. 29 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa to raise funds for rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned horses in New Mexico.

General Interest, Westside

Hyatt Regency Tamaya to host Horseshoes & Heels Gala for horse rescue program

by Kevin Hendricks November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025

The Rio Rancho Police Department will replace its current mobile speed enforcement cameras with updated equipment on Dec. 13.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho police to deploy new speed enforcement cameras in December

by Kevin Hendricks November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sandoval County restaurants offer free meals amid federal SNAP benefit halt

by Rodd Cayton October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov

Judges order feds to fund SNAP after lawsuit by NM Atty. Gen. and others

by Alex Ross October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

Sandoval County will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an artists' reception honoring two artists whose work has reached millions worldwide.

Sandoval County to honor Native American artists at November reception

Police arrested a juvenile on a gun charge Thursday night in Corrales Heights. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside

Juvenile arrested after armed incident prompts lockdown in Rio Rancho neighborhood

by Kevin Hendricks October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury talks during a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon.

NM State Gov., Westside

New Mexico Sen. Nava receives national leadership recognition

by Kevin Hendricks October 30th, 2025October 30th, 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, Westside

A less scary Halloween?

by Kevin Hendricks October 30th, 2025October 30th, 2025

Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet festival and adoption event Saturday at Cabezon Park.

Rio Rancho to host Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet adoption event

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union awards grants to Rio Rancho teachers

Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside

Domestic dispute in Jemez Springs leads to felony strangulation charge

by Kevin Hendricks October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

Pueblos, Westside

Early voting data shows which Sandoval County voters are showing up

by Kevin Hendricks October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district.

Rio Rancho schools seek $80 million bond for infrastructure, security improvements

The Albuquerque Water Authority has made regular water deliveries to affected residents, and local businesses, including the County Line feed store, have provided free water to residents.

Local Gov., Westside

Torrance County approves emergency declaration for Melody Ranch water crisis

by Kevin Hendricks October 27th, 2025October 27th, 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.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside

Months after launch, Sandoval dispatch center now operating independently

by Rodd Cayton October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025

The roundhouse floor in Santa Fe. (Kevin Hendricks)

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

The roundhouse floor in Santa Fe. (Kevin Hendricks)

Heinrich, Luján push back against claims that USDA can’t access funds for SNAP due next month

San Juan Rodworks will compete at Adventure Pitch Fest on Nov. 6 at the Albuquerque Rail Yards, according to a New Mexico Economic Development Department press release. The company produces fly-fishing rods.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho fly-fishing company to compete in state pitch battle

by Kevin Hendricks October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Sandoval County commissioners approved an economic development agreement related to Project Ranger and a grant agreement covering an adjacent road construction project.

Local Gov., Westside

Sandoval County approves economic development agreement for rocket plant

by Rodd Cayton October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Sandoval County Animal Services will showcase its adoptable dogs during a Halloween-themed "Tricks for Treats" pet parade Saturday at PetSmart Enchanted Hills.

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sandoval County Animal Services to host Halloween pet parade

by Kevin Hendricks October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho.

Local Gov., Westside

Hypersonic missile plant draws hundreds to community meeting in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks October 22nd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho council to vote on $25 million water infrastructure bond

by Kevin Hendricks October 22nd, 2025October 22nd, 2025

The Torrance County Detention Facility located in Estancia, New Mexico.

Local Gov., Westside

Torrance County to consider inmate housing agreement, water system funding

by nm.news October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025

Castelion

Local Gov., Westside

Project Ranger advances in Sandoval County, but is it safe?

by Kevin Hendricks October 21st, 2025October 21st, 2025

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury held a town hall Monday to address the ongoing government shutdown and visited a Social Security office in Rio Rancho amid the fourth week of a federal funding lapse.

Congress & Federal Gov, Westside

Rep. Stansbury holds town hall on government shutdown, visits federal workers

by Kevin Hendricks October 21st, 2025

Castelion

Local Gov., Westside

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.

General Interest, Westside

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)

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sandoval County treasurer launches food drive

by Rodd Cayton October 20th, 2025October 24th, 2025

New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside

Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers

by Alex Ross October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025

New Mexico's top cowgirls will saddle up Saturday for the state's first Women of the West Rodeo, a charity event showcasing female rodeo talent while raising funds for abused and abandoned horses.

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

New Mexico cowgirls to compete in inaugural rodeo benefiting horse rescue

by Kevin Hendricks October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025

The Sandoval Economic Alliance will host a community informational meeting Tuesday to discuss Project Ranger, a proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing facility being considered for development in Sandoval County west of Rio Rancho.

Local Gov., Westside

Public meeting on proposed hypersonic rocket plant set for Tuesday

by Kevin Hendricks October 17th, 2025October 20th, 2025