When Caroline Roberts scored goal in the second half of Oct. 12 home matchup against Pojoaque Valley, she was immediately surrounded by several of her teammates. Brooklynn Olivas was first to embrace Roberts, followed by Lillian Chavez. Roberts, grinning ear to ear, quickly spun around, spread her arms and met Lindsey Rebarchik with a full-throttled […]
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The Signpost: Oct. 20, 2023
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Corrales’ ‘Hometown Heroes’ to be Honored
Veterans Day is just around the corner, and the village of Corrales is organizing a special way for veterans to be recognized and remembered each year. And you can get involved too, supplying photos of family and friends who served our country in the military. Deputy Clerk Skye Devivi curates the different displays that grace […]
Pets on Parade
The Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Haunted Canine Karnival at Pet Food Gone Wild in Rio Rancho on Sunday, October 24 from noon to 3pm. Organizers are encouraging pups to dress up, (with their owners of course!) for the costume contest. The event also features a pet parade at 1pm and […]
Unique Yarn that Tells a Story
After COVID-19 reared its ugly head in early 2020 and many found themselves stuck at home looking for ways to keep their minds calm and hands occupied, analog activities like baking and knitting saw a resurgence. The following year became, for many, the year of knitting slow fashion clothing—a trend aimed at less mass manufacturing—in […]
Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids
Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]
Before I Die Festival Comes to Rio Rancho
It’s Halloween, and the perfect time for the 6th annual Before I Die Festival. The festival runs through October 21st. One of the stops is at French Funerals and Cremations on Unser Blvd. in Rio Rancho. “Before I Die Festivals provide unique and innovative ways to entertain while educating about end-of-life issues, to get people […]
Thanksgiving Day Food Drive Helps Ease Food Insecurity for Many
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is holding the third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help ease the burden for those with food insecurity. This year, the county is partnering with the Nacimiento Community Foundation, which operates The Checkerboard Food Pantry in Cuba, will collect items from Oct. 16 to Nov. 17 for Sandoval County residents […]
Still No Reports of ‘Ditch Witch’ in Corrales
During a talk at the Placitas Community Library last year, author Ben Radford recalled growing up in Corrales and hearing the story of La Llorona, who was said to wander the ditch banks crying for her children. It was the localized adaptation of ghost story that has thrived in predominantly Hispanic communities for centuries, though […]
The Independent News: Oct. 20, 2023
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