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The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Westside

Sandoval County selected for hypersonic missile manufacturing facility

by Kevin Hendricks November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

Wolves in the Bosque? BioPark opens new breeding, recovery center to aid Mexican Gray Wolf reintroduction

by Pat Davis November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

On Election Day, Kenneth Snow and Robin Spalding were voted in to fill the two open candidate seats for the Moriarty City Council, beating out incumbent Bobby Ortiz amid an ongoing controversy about the city’s financial recordkeeping.

Local Gov., Pueblos

Newly elected Moriarty city councilors to prioritize training and transparency

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho approves $1 million supporting controversial hypersonic missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

In Dem. primary for governor, former Las Cruces mayor talks pro-oil, anti-minimum wage agenda

by Alex Ross November 14th, 2025November 17th, 2025

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

Nearly 400 teachers working in New Mexico classrooms will receive student loan forgiveness this year through the state's Teacher Loan Repayment Program, officials announced.

Nearly 400 more teachers to receive student loan forgiveness for teaching in high-need schools, subjects

The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes.

General Interest, Pueblos

Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

Moriarty Civic Center. (Courtesy photo)

Local Gov., Pueblos

City’s alcohol policy prompts new event coordinator to resign at City Council meeting

by nm.news November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025

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

The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a Turkey Bingo event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School cafeteria, 5 Calle Del Carbon.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school

by Kevin Hendricks November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025

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

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.

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Trash pickup irritates Bernalillo Council

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

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Pueblos

Moriarty City Council to consider $1.4 million in public safety vehicle purchases

by nm.news November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov

New Mexico House members to vote against bill to end shutdown, citing lack of healthcare fix

by Alex Ross November 12th, 2025November 12th, 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

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

With the federal government shutdown now in its third week, the more than 400,000 New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance will face delays in receiving their benefits.

Special session bill would add $192 million to fund fed SNAP gap

by Alex Ross November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025

jemez broadband

General Interest, Jemez & Jemez Springs

Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project

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

The runoff strategy: Keller plans bipartisan outreach in runoff — while linking White to Trump

Fred Hashimoto was elected as the new mayor of Corrales on Nov. 4. (Rodd Cayton)

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Corrales leadership transition: What’s next for the village?

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 7th, 2025November 5th, 2025

The Corrales Harvest Festival returns this weekend, with the entire village participating in one way or another.

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Letter to the editor: Why is the Harvest Festival important to Corrales?

by Guest commentary November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

New Mexico lawmakers call for commission to probe alleged Epstein crimes at Zorro Ranch

by Alex Ross November 6th, 2025November 7th, 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

Aztec state senator joins gubernatorial race, focuses on education, rural New Mexico

by Alex Ross November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will hold two meetings on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at protecting local water resources, with a workshop followed by the regular commission meeting.

Edgewood, Pueblos

Letter to the editor: Leadership, infrastructure and the future of Edgewood

by Guest Commentary November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

Governor calls special session to extend food benefits amid federal shutdown

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

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo meeting likely to be brief

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

A preventative maintenance project on Camino Don Tomas has taken longer than expected due to contractor issues, however, Town of Bernalillo officials expect the work to be completed by the end of November.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo road project on Camino Don Tomas nears completion after delays

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

Route 66 Elementary students will benefit from $250,000 in roof repairs and $1 million in HVAC upgrades, ensuring comfortable learning conditions year-round.

What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students

White trails in polls and money—but says 65% of Albuquerque voted for change

More people voted for the BioPark’s baby hippo name than voted in all 3 Westside city council seats

Trump nominates former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead Bureau of Land Management

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

Kenneth Snow overtook three other candidates, including incumbent Bobby Ortiz. In his campaign, Snow focused on government transparency, public safety and community-building. Snow had 30% of the vote with 141. Robin Spalding followed with 122 (26%) and Ortiz had 122 (25%). Maggie Gipson got 96 votes, or 20%.

Snow, Spalding projected to overtake incumbent Moriarty councilor, possible recount

by nm.news November 4th, 2025November 6th, 2025

After voters flocked to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 4, state officials got to counting local races. In Edgewood, three town commission seats were up for grabs, with some candidates running unopposed and others just scraping by with enough votes to take office. Here are the numbers as of 10 p.m. on Election Night.

Brennan projected to narrowly hold onto commission seat, beating out Chavez

by nm.news November 4th, 2025November 5th, 2025

Matt Armenta held a lead in the race for Tijeras village councilor Tuesday night, capturing 39% of the vote with partial returns from all four precincts, according to unofficial election results as of 10 p.m.

Armenta, Ortiz win Tijeras council seats

Voters at the UNM Student Union, 2025

New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

Same-day voter registration boosts turnout for local elections

by NM Political Report 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

Fred Hashimoto was elected as the new mayor of Corrales on Nov. 4. (Rodd Cayton)

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Corrales picks Fred instead

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