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Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County to implement fire station in Cuba

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025

By Lauren Lifke As the Sandoval County Fire Rescue prepares for the holiday fire and wildfire season, staffing is looking promising as the department plans to open a new fire station in the Cuba area.  Structure fires tend to pick up during the holiday season, according to SCFR Deputy Chief of Fire Operations Sean Kissane.  […]

Hannah Aranda is earning dual degrees in biology and psychology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in preclinical neuroscience and molecular pharmacology.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho student earns scholarship for lab animal rescue business plan

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Residents watch along Main Street in the Village of Corrales their annual Christmas parade Saturday evening. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ
Posted inCorrales

Christmas in Corrales

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
NMDA
Posted inCorrales

Two Corrales farms awarded nearly $180,000 in federal food system grants

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
A new exhibition examining the intersection of embroidery, feminism and contemporary art opens next week at INHABIT Galerie, featuring works by seven artists who use needle and thread to challenge traditional boundaries between craft and fine art.
Posted inCorrales

New exhibition explores embroidery’s subversive history through contemporary art

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Auto thieves steal DA’s Office car left warming with keys in

by City Desk ABQ December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Posted inLocal Gov.

Your bus route is about to change. Here’s what you need to know

by Jesse Jones December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
A new state grant will extend enjoyment of Rio Rancho’s trails to more residents and visitors.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho gets design money for replacement pathway in Enchanted Hills

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.
Posted inEvents, Placitas

Placitas Chamber of Commerce highlights year of community support

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
The Town of Bernalillo will host a weekend of holiday festivities this weekend, featuring a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and an annual parade on Main Street.
Posted inBernalillo, Events

Bernalillo plans two-day Christmas celebration with parade, tree lighting

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
Internet provider Sparklight has donated $6,500 to St. Felix Pantry to help address food insecurity in Rio Rancho as demand for assistance increases during the holiday season.
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho

Sparklight donates $6,500 to Rio Rancho food pantry

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025
Bernalillo Police Department officers seized multiple controlled substances after executing a search warrant on a vehicle and a backpack, authorities announced on social media Tuesday.
Posted inBernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025
Santuario de San Lorenzo, a historic 1867 church in Bernalillo, is a finalist in a nationwide photo contest sponsored by Partners for Sacred Places. Former White House photographer Leroy Sanchez captured the image, which is vying for a cash prize to help fund the church's estimated $1 million-plus repair costs. You can vote for the photo here.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Historic Bernalillo church finalist in nationwide photo contest

by Rodd Cayton December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
From left: Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero, Castelion co-founder and CFO Andrew Kreitz, and Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Castelion to hold community meetings in Rio Rancho on controversial missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Dog shot multiple times during walk in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

Fundraiser launched for Rio Rancho family after water main break destroys home

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque

The Tumbleweed Snowman is 30 years old. See how he’s changed since 1995

by Pat Davis December 1st, 2025December 1st, 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.
Posted inRio Rancho

Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 2nd, 2025
The Town of Bernalillo is inviting residents and business owners to participate in its "Brighten Bernalillo 2025" holiday decoration contest, with prizes awarded for the best-decorated properties.
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest

Bernalillo launches holiday decoration contest with prizes for homes, businesses

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 1st, 2025
"Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?" opened Dec. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. The exhibition features interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, video presentations, and informational panels that examine milestones in human evolution.
Posted inRio Rancho

Rio Rancho library to host Smithsonian human origins exhibition

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 1st, 2025
Posted inSandoval Signpost

Thankful for locals who’ll be buying local and reading local this season

by Pat Davis November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025
The owners of a Corrales property described by neighbors and village officials as a public nuisance have appealed a clean-and-lien order and now face a public hearing before the Village Council.
Posted inCorrales

‘Trashy yard’ owners appeal, council will review clean-and-lien order

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025
A Giving Tree displaying tags with children's wish list items and essential needs such as clothing, coats and shoes is now available at Village Hall. Additional tags will be added during the first week of December as organizers work with participating families.
Posted inCorrales

Corrales holiday giving program seeks donations for local families

by Kevin Hendricks November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

2/3 of New Mexicans lack access to”trustworthy local news,” new study finds

by Alex Ross November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025
Posted inAlbuquerque

Former Mayor David Rusk, 85, champion of transit, Downtown, passes away

by City Desk ABQ November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025
Casa San Ysidro. (Village of Corrales)
Posted inCorrales

Casa San Ysidro to host Noche de Luces celebration

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025
Bernalillo Town councilors want to hear more about a possible economic development sales tax and a proposed recreational vehicle campground.
Posted inBernalillo

Bernalillo eyes new sales tax, major RV campground project

by Rodd Cayton November 25th, 2025November 26th, 2025
Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will present Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show, Dec. 2 - 28, 2025, featuring guest artists Sandra and Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster and Katie Thomas, according to a release by artist and gallery member Colleen Gregoire. An artist reception is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas

Wild Hearts Gallery to present ‘Enchanted Forest’ holiday exhibition

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 25th, 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 inFood, Rio Rancho

Sparklight hosting food drive for St. Felix Pantry through Dec. 2

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025
Posted inLocal Gov.

‘Alarm bells of the highest order’: APD chief’s testimony reveals years of deleted police texts to avoid public records

by Jesse Jones November 24th, 2025November 25th, 2025
Posted inBernalillo County, Jobs, Workers & Economy

PNM power outage solution or wildfire risk? NE Heights substation debate reaches decision point next week

by Jesse Jones November 24th, 2025
Town of Bernalillo
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.

Will Bernalillo raise sales tax for economic development?

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025
The Rio Rancho Police Department's 17th annual food drive Saturday collected more than 5,000 pounds of food for St. Felix Pantry and about 4,000 pounds for Storehouse West.
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police food drive collects over 9,000 pounds

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025
From left: Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero, Castelion co-founder and CFO Andrew Kreitz, and Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.

Rocket plant approval brings questions in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Firefighters rescue one after sudden home explosion in NE Heights

by City Desk ABQ November 24th, 2025November 24th, 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 inFood, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police to hold 17th annual food drive Saturday

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
Casa Perea Art Space, 4829 Corrales Road, will host a sale running through Nov. 29, featuring musical instruments, traditional jewelry, weaving tools, canes, folk pottery, tribal baskets, masks, indigenous clothing and saint figures from Egan's extensive collection.
Posted inCorrales

Collector opens 60-year Latin American folk art collection to public at Corrales sale

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.
Posted inCorrales

Corrales dives into 40-year water plan

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning.
Posted inRio Rancho

Water main break causes road closure, service disruptions in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
The Corrales Equestrian Advisory Committee voted Thursday to cancel Sunday's Christmas de los Caballos parade, citing concerns about a highly contagious equine herpes virus outbreak in New Mexico.
Posted inCorrales

Corrales cancels Christmas de los Caballos parade due to equine herpes outbreak

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025
Posted inCorrales

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Pieces of April (2003)

by Guest commentary November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
John Franklin, who operates the cafe with his wife Christine, suffered a stroke approximately one week ago and was hospitalized before being discharged to continue rehabilitation at home, according to a GoFundMe page created by family friend Virginia.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

Placitas Cafe owner recovering from stroke as community rallies support

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
More than 100 local artists and crafters will showcase their work at six venues across this small mountain community Saturday and Sunday as the Placitas Holiday Market returns for its fifth year.
Posted inEvents, Placitas

Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
Nineteen water system operators, board members and community leaders from six northern New Mexico communities graduated Tuesday from the Cuba Water Leadership Institute, a program designed to strengthen regional collaboration on water management in rural areas.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

19 rural water leaders graduate from Cuba Water Leadership Institute

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
Bernalillo PD
Posted inBernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

Bernalillo Man arrested after voices tell him to steal father’s truck

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 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 inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

New dispatch center struggles with staffing

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025
Posted innm.news

Undercover tribal cops lure Arizona man to Isleta Pueblo with 37,000 fentanyl pills

by Pat Davis November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025
"Sounds of the Season" will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children's Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 2903 Cabezon Blvd.
Posted inMusic, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025
Navajo Tech Univ graduation, 2023
Posted inEducation

$120 million in cuts to New Mexico colleges, universities targeted DEI, energy

by Alex Ross November 18th, 2025
Students at San Antonito Elementary School in Sandia Park came together on Monday, Nov. 17, to feed East Mountains community members in need during its food drive that lasted throughout the first half of November.
Posted inEast Mountains

San Antonito Elementary students collect thousands of food items to donate

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

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