In Defense of Independence Day

Now that parade days are behind me, Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Growing up in Silver City, the morning of the Fourth was always consumed with The Parade. My mother was in Full Broadcast Mode, doing her regular 7:15 a.m. radio show, and then heading downtown to announce the parade. It seemed […]

First Responder Spotlight: Amanda Campos

First Responder Spotlight is a monthly feature submitted by the Sandoval County Optimist Club.  Amanda Campos has been a career firefighter/EMT with Sandoval County Fire and Rescue since being hired in 2018. She began working with the department in October 2013 as a volunteer, obtaining her medical technician basic qualification during that time. In addition […]

Paseo del Volcan, Judicial Complex and Dispatch Center Top County’s List of Needs

Sandoval County commissioners last week compiled a wish list to give to the state, outlining their top infrastructure projects.  The commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an updated list ranking priorities on the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), totaling $106,322,404, at the June 26 commission meeting. The top-ranked project on the list is Paseo del […]

Vote Now! UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – finalist for most beautiful hospital in U.S.

By Nicole San Roman, UNM Health Voting is now open for the “Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals” in the U.S.” and The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC) needs the community’s help to make it to the top spot! Click Here to Vote for SRMC! The […]