Jesse Jones, Author at City Desk ABQ

Fueling Foul-Up

On Oct. 12, the Warrior Fuel II gas station, on the south side of U.S. 550 between the Town of Bernalillo and the Pueblo of Santa Ana, mistakenly received a delivery of diesel fuel into its unleaded tank from a third-party vendor. The error affected numerous customers, resulting in significant vehicle repairs for some, according […]

Tricks, Treats and Tail-Wags

This Halloween season, the Bernalillo Community Museum invites families to join in a day of festivities at the inaugural Tricks and Treats Fall Adoption Fair. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26, the event offers an opportunity to support pets in need while enjoying seasonal activities at the museum. Agencies participating in […]

Putting the Brakes on Speeding

Drivers in Bernalillo have likely noticed the new digital speed-monitoring signs on Camino del Pueblo and Camino Don Tomas, which are part of the town’s effort to reduce speeding and improve safety in speeding hotspots. Installed Oct. 7, the signs were purchased from two vendors by the Bernalillo Police Department to track vehicle speeds and […]

Cutting the Ribbon for Fun

The Town of Bernalillo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 15 to unveil a new playground at Bosque Park, the town’s newest park. The park, located between Calle San Lorenzo and Calle Maderna on Camino del Bosque on the south side of town, doubles as a drainage facility. The park was developed in partnership with the […]

Circus Performers and Rodeo Thrills Await

The 48th Annual Sandoval County Fair promises a week packed with family fun and thrilling rodeo action from Monday, July 29, to Sunday, Aug. 4, at the county fairgrounds in Cuba. The fair kicks off Monday with excitement building throughout the week leading up to a weekend full of shows. In addition to fan favorites […]

New York Times bestselling author visits Placitas Community Library

The Placitas Community Library will host New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides at 2 p.m. Aug. 10. He will discuss his latest nonfiction adventure story, which delves into high-seas exploration and examines the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration. Sides, a historian, author and journalist based in Santa Fe, serves as editor-at-large […]

The Impact of the New Deal in a New Era

Across Sandoval County, the lasting impact of the New Deal is still visible in the public buildings, roads, bridges, parks, and public art that have shaped daily life for nearly a century. These remnants from a bygone era tell stories of resilience, community and hope, illustrating the enduring legacy that continues to influence our present […]

Bernalillo Wants to Add Walmart Gas Station to Busy Highway

Bernalillo Town councilors were presented with plans to add a new Walmart gas station and convenience store along busy Highway 528. If approved, it would be the first in Sandoval County. The council, with Mayor Pro Tem Dale Prairie presiding in the absence of Mayor Jack Torres, was presented with the ordinance by Planning and […]

Albuquerque Man Accused of Threatening Sandoval County Judge

Las Cruces police arrested an Albuquerque man June 26 in Las Cruces on charges of threatening a Sandoval County judge. According to court documents, 54-year-old Robert Jaramillo allegedly made threats “towards the safety of” a 13th Judicial District Court Judge over a several-week period. Jaramillo faces a fourth-degree felony charge in connection with the alleged […]

If It Doesn’t Have That Swing, It Doesn’t Mean a Thing!

A former drainage facility is being transformed into what town leaders hope will be one of the jewels of the Bernalillo Parks Department. The Bosque Park, a small diamond-shaped grassy park between Calle San Lorenzo and Calle Maderna on Camino del Bosque on the south side of town, will soon have new playground equipment installed, […]