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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.  […]

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Posted inCorrales

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

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

Sandoval County Landfill offering free half-day Saturday

by Rodd Cayton November 14th, 2025November 14th, 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 Mayor advising of donation and assistance opportunities

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025
The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025
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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school

by Kevin Hendricks November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025
jemez broadband
Posted inGeneral Interest, Jemez

Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project

by Kevin Hendricks November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41 on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. (Moriarty Fire Department)
Posted inAlbuquerque, General Interest

Albuquerque pilot among three killed in Louisville UPS plane crash

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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

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.
Posted inGeneral 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host Veterans Day parade, ceremony 

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025
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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Veterans Services Fair set for Wednesday in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks November 4th, 2025November 4th, 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

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.
Posted inRio Rancho

Rio Rancho police to deploy new speed enforcement cameras in December

by Kevin Hendricks November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, New Mexico

Explosion rocks Artesia refinery

by Kevin Hendricks October 31st, 2025October 31st, 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)
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

A less scary Halloween?

by Kevin Hendricks October 30th, 2025October 30th, 2025
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Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

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

by Kevin Hendricks October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is joining other utilities in offering a break to furloughed federal workers, allowing them to defer water bill payments without penalties as the government shutdown enters its fourth week.
Posted inAlbuquerque

Furloughed in Albuquerque? Here’s how to defer your water & other utility bill

by Jesse Jones 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

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

by Kevin Hendricks October 24th, 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

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

by Kevin Hendricks October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away

by Rodd Cayton October 20th, 2025October 20th, 2025
Paranormal research investigator Hank Estrada will present "Unforgettable Ghost Story Interviews" at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m., according to the Corrales Historical Society.
Posted inCorrales

Paranormal investigator to present ghost stories at historic Corrales church

by Corrales Comment Staff October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
A free workshop on desert composting for beginners will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zocalo Plaza in Bernalillo.
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest

Free composting workshop set for Saturday in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
On June 14, thousands in the Albuquerque community showed up for the No Kings Rally held at Mariposa Basin Park in Taylor Ranch. This is one of thousands planned throughout the country on Saturday. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales /City Desk Abq
Posted inEast Mountains, General Interest

Tijeras joins national ‘No Kings’ protest movement Saturday

by nm.news October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
Sandoval County organizations will share $192,153 in state grants to provide outdoor education programs for youth from low-income families and tribal communities.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

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
Posted inJobs, 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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

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)
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest

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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

Food pantry launches community fundraiser in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
Sandoval County Cooperative Extension
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

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
Posted inCorrales

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.
Posted inEast Mountains

Yoga studio offers free classes to federal workers during government shutdown

by nm.news October 3rd, 2025October 8th, 2025
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.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

County partners in free ride program for Balloon Fiesta safety

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

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