RRPD Citizens’ Police Academy Registration Now Open Registration for the next Citizens’ Police Academy is now open! The Citizens’ Police Academy is designed to give our citizens an in-depth look into the Rio Rancho Police Department, showing all how RRPD proudly serves the community. Students will receive classroom instruction from multiple police department divisions including […]
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Las Placitas Association February Report
Las Placitas Association report is a monthly report from the nonprofit organization in Placitas that works to protect open space, restore riparian watersheds, and promote recreational, educational and rural activities. 50 Years of Service: 2023 was a productive year for LPA and we are looking forward to 2024 with a long list of activities and […]
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Town Council Tackles Commercial Growth
The Bernalillo Town Council tackled several big zoning issues at the Feb. 12 regular meeting, all trying to contend with the continued commercial growth in the town. The first order of business was the discussion of Ordinance 346. This is an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map From S-U (Special Use for Shopping Center) to […]
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The Signpost: Feb. 15, 2024
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BCSO deputy arrested on domestic violence and DWI charges in Rio Rancho
After getting into a fight with his girlfriend, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Vasquez-Moreno, was arrested early this morning, and charged with one count of aggravated battery of a household member, and driving while intoxicated. According to BCSO spokeswoman Jayme Fuller Gonzales, Vasquez-Moreno has been placed on administrative leave following the incident. She said he […]
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The Signpost: Feb. 9, 2024
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Rep. Stefani Lord settles claim with state Ethics Commission
State Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty to settle a claim to the State Ethics Commission that she misused campaign funds from 2020-2023. The complaint filed in July 2023 by Roger Rael of Raton, claimed Lord used campaign funds for clothing, lodging, meals and other travel expenses, as […]
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Family leave bills are not quite ready
Trades, especially the construction trades, have been saying for years that they need more workers. Community colleges and unions are doing their best to make that happen, but funding is up and down. A bill that easily passed the House last week would stabilize funding for apprentice and training programs in the state. It lines […]
Posted inCorrales, Politics & Elections
County’s Dem party headquarters moves to Corrales
The Democratic Party of Sandoval County has settled into Corrales. The party moved its headquarters from Rio Rancho to office space they say is three times as big at the beginning of the year. The office is on the second floor of Territorial Plaza, an office park just south of the recreation center, located at […]
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Rio Rancho elementary installs a book vending machine
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School is taking reading to the next level with a new addition to the school. The school has recently brought a new vending machine into the school, but it’s not just any vending machine– but one where students work to earn a free book. “We brought in the best vending machine, because […]