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County Commission Chairman Deposed in Gerrymandering Lawsuit

Sandoval County Commission Chairman David Heil was scheduled to give a deposition Jan. 29 in a case alleging that the Commission approved gerrymandered boundaries to give Republican candidates an advantage. The lawsuit was brought by the Democratic Party of Sandoval County, Democratic elected officials, a voter and two pueblos: Jemez and San Felipe. The plaintiffs […]

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Community Briefs

Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]

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Political conflict simmers after failed attempt to oust commissioner

The conflict between members of an extreme right-wing group who regularly speak at Sandoval County Commission meetings and Democrats is still simmering following a failed effort to oust Commissioner Katherine Bruch, D-Placitas, by the group’s leader last month. A message attributed to the Democratic Party of Sandoval County posted on its website Dec. 31 addressed […]

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Lawmakers will Again Push for More Tribal Control Over How Indigenous Children are Educated 

A proposal to create a trust fund that would give tribes in New Mexico more money and control to run their own education programs is back for the 2024 legislative session. Supporters are optimistic about their chances this year after last year’s unsuccessful attempt to include it in the state budget. There are reasons for […]

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Community Briefs

Sandoval County Farmers & Irrigators Informational Meeting Join the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) board members and staff to discuss the 2024 Irrigation Season, scheduling, process, and a Q&A session. The meeting will take place on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Martha Liebert Public Library. This meeting is open […]

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Gifts of Our Ancestors: Resilience in the Diaspora exhibit at the Placitas Library  

Gifts of Our Ancestors: Resilience in the Diaspora, an exhibition organized by the New Mexico African American Resilience Committee, will be featured from February 3 through March 14 in the Placitas Community Library’s Gracie Lee Community Room and Gallery. The Committee, under the leadership of co-founders Dr. Doris Fields and Karen Jones Meadows, invited artists […]