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Opinion, Pueblos

On providing for the general welfare

by Guest Commentary November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos

New Mexico trial lawyers mobilize to represent detained immigrants

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

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$6.20 a day: For many New Mexicans, SNAP is economic stability, not charity

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

An explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery prompted authorities to urge residents to shelter indoors Friday as thick smoke drifted over parts of this southeastern New Mexico city.

General Interest, Pueblos

Explosion rocks Artesia refinery

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

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Letter to the editor: Thank you, Fred Hashimoto

by Guest commentary 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

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Corrales Mayoral candidates answer questions on development, finances and infrastructure

by Corrales Comment Staff October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

Corrales

Housing & Homelessness, Opinion, Pueblos

Letter to the editor: A call to action for Corrales voters

by Guest commentary October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

A poll worker at the Community Center last week watched over a voter's horse, Paco, while the owner cast a ballot.

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Early voting ends Saturday in Corrales mayoral race

by Corrales Comment Staff October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025

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

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

Torrance County’s ICE detention agreement set to expire in two days amid federal shutdown

by Source NM October 30th, 2025October 30th, 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

New Mexico allocates $30 million for food aid as federal SNAP benefits are set to be halted

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

Apple

General Interest, Pueblos

Las Placitas Association Report: Forest service work continues, community efforts and native plants

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

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

The ABQ BioPark has a new baby hippo and you can name it

by City Desk ABQ October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

Raul Torrez Courtesy Photo

New Mexico AG sues Trump administration over SNAP benefits freeze

In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter.

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo shelter moving forward, broadband expansion paused

by Rodd Cayton October 28th, 2025October 28th, 2025

Wild Hearts Gallery will feature "Glass Inspirations," an exhibition of fused and stained glass by three artists blending ancient techniques with contemporary design, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 30.

Glass artists showcase fused and stained works at Placitas gallery

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

Shoppers fill baskets at the Storehouse Food Bank in Downtown ABQ

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says

by Alex Ross October 27th, 2025October 27th, 2025

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Opinion, Pueblos

On the content of one’s character

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

Sandia Pueblo Gov. Felix Chaves cuts the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of a new Early Childhood Development Center near Bernalillo/ (Courtesy photo)

Sandia Pueblo’s new Early Childhood Center fosters creativity

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

shutdown

USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo council to review shelter plan

by Kevin Hendricks October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025

Jose Orozco

Former GOP legislative candidate jumps into Congressional race to oust Vasquez

by Alex Ross October 24th, 2025October 24th, 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 Placitas Artists Series has been awarded $240,000 to develop Las Huertas Plaza in the heart of the Sandoval County community.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project

by Kevin Hendricks 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

County Line Feed NM is offering free water to Melody Ranch Residents who are affected by the water shut-off. (Courtesy photo)

State regulators work to restore water service to Melody Ranch community

by nm.news October 23rd, 2025October 24th, 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.

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

A substantial portion of the village's population turned out on Oct. 21 to hear the two mayoral candidates’ visions for the future.

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Corrales mayoral candidates share their visions at forum

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.

Community turns out for early voting in East Mountains

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

Thursday, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver confirmed the speculation about her ambition by declaring herself a candidate for lieutenant governor.

The secret is out: Toulouse Oliver launches bid for lieutenant governor

by Alex Ross 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

SNAP Receipt

Congress & Federal Gov

State warns food banks to prep for 400,000 in need; Feds warn SNAP will “not be issued to New Mexico families” next week

by Alex Ross 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