EVCA Partners with Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Resources for Students

Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]

Letter to the Editor: SAVE Act is necessary to ensure that only citizens vote

Submitted by Beth Dowling, Rio Rancho As U.S. citizens are becoming more aware and concerned about the dangers of unlawful, noncitizen ballots being cast in the upcoming election, Congress is reviewing and updating current federal law concerning citizen voting, and what can be done to change it “with the times” to make sure only lawful […]

Jemez Ranger District has tentative plans for prescribed fire this month

A prescribed fire project is planned to begin soon near Jemez Springs. Fire managers from the Jemez Ranger District plan to begin ignitions on the 1,701-acre North Joaquin prescribed fire project this month. The project area is located approximately six miles west of Jemez Springs and three miles south of Rancho de Chaparral Girl Scout […]

Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office offering property tax collection outreach services

The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office will be hosting several property tax collection outreach events this winter. According to county treasurer Jennifer Taylor, property tax collection is a critical component of municipal revenue that funds essential services such as education, public safety and infrastructure.  The Sandoval County Tax Collection Outreach Program began in 2014 to help […]

SRMC, union agree to resume bargaining

After more than two years of publicly sparring, the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM SRMC workers, will sit down together to resume good-faith bargaining next week.  A district court judge denied a request earlier […]

Commissioners OK additional water money for Carñuel wastewater project

Residents of the Carñuel area continue to see local officials working to improve their water situation. Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to spend almost $578,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money toward a wastewater project in the East Mountains community. The commission in 2021 approved $3.85 million for the project, though bids for the […]

Son of Late Bernalillo Councilor Appointed to Complete Father’s Term

The Bernalillo Town Council unanimously approved Gerred Prairie as the town’s newest councilor during its Sept. 9 meeting.  In an emotional ceremony, Municipal Judge Geoffrey Rinaldi swore him in as his family gathered around to support him. Gerred is the son of Dale Prairie, who died unexpectedly Aug. 23 after serving 23 years on the […]

DA Romo visits with community members

Once again, 13th Judicial District Attorney Barbara Romo welcomed the community to her office in Bernalillo for a networking event Sept. 10. The annual business after hours event was presented by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce and featured a meet and greet with the DA, food, drinks, prizes and, most importantly, community engagement. […]