County Commissioner Eric Olivas, who represents the East Mountains and neighborhoods in Albuquerque’s Far Heights and foothills. His office provided the following updates to recent legislation before the commission. FR 2023-112 One-Time Appropriations Passed 3-2 Sponsored by Commissioner Olivas this resolution allocated nearly $20 million from surplus county general fund dollars to many one-time projects in Bernalillo […]
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Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County
New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy is Booming
New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation sector’s growing impact on the national and local economy. Nationally, BEA reports outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output—2.2% of the gross domestic product—4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of US employees. According to the state, New Mexico’s […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
RRPD Charge Bernalillo Police Officer in Battery
A Bernalillo Police officer recently criticized for abusive language during a high-emotion traffic stop this summer was arrested by Rio Rancho Police on November 15 for misdemeanor battery on a household member after RRPD officers responded to a domestic violence call. Officer Jeramie Nevarez was arrested and booked by Rio Rancho police on November 15th […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy
Business Grants Awarded to Local Veteran-Owned Businesses
VBSC & RRCF support local veterans, granting small business aid to Popped Candy and Tanta Solutions & Acquisitions Inc. in Rio Rancho.
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Wild Hearts Gallery Hosts Exhibit to Benefit the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade
Sandy and Michael Kadisak’s ceramics: From enchanted forests to spirited pottery, discover unique artistry in every piece.
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Library Features Gourd Art
Discover stunning gourd art at the New Mexico Gourd Society exhibit – over 100 hand-crafted pieces, from ornaments to sculptures. Don’t miss this unique collection!
Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized
Raw Milk Approved in Rural Bernalillo County
The pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk debate has been ongoing for almost a century. As the only county in New Mexico that refused to allow raw milk sales, Bernalillo County has been leading the resistance against raw milk in the state until recently. In 1924, pasteurization of milk became federal policy, however, interstate commerce of unpasteurized […]
Posted inCorrales, Features
Christmas de Los Caballos Parade Kicks Off Holiday Season on Nov. 19
The holiday season formally gets under way this weekend with the Christmas de Los Caballos Parade on Sunday, Nov. 19. The horses will hoof it down Corrales Road at 1 p.m., and the Corrales Fire Department kicks off its toy and food drive.
Posted inArts & Culture, Corrales
Corrales Winter Craft Show Warms Up Winter
Corrales Historical Society (CHS) and Corrales Society of Artists (CSA) have again partnered to bring you the 35th Annual Winter Craft Show, going on Dec. 1 through Dec. 3. It will occupy Historic Old San Ysidro Church and a large, heated tent on Old Church grounds. Forty of New Mexico’s finest artists will be offering beautiful […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Sandoval County
First Responder Spotlight
The Sandoval County Optimist Club highlights a first responder each month, highlighting their community contributions. Vincenzo Jaramillo always wanted to be a fireman. As a youth, with both his mother and step-father being firefighters, most family activities centered around the fire station. He took his emergency medical technician training (EMT) as a class in high school. Upon graduating […]