Staff report Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is set to host an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on April 20, featuring special dining experiences and family-friendly activities. The resort will offer a variety of activities for guests, including arts and crafts, a Tamaya Bunny Relay with a three-legged race, bunny hop, […]
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Bernalillo Council December Roundup
The Bernalillo Town Council met Dec. 23 for its final meeting of 2024, approving key budget resolutions and celebrating community accomplishments. The council allocated a $500,000 competitive fire protection grant for Station 142 improvements and approved $2,160 for fire department overtime and $15,000 for increased jail fees. Mayor Jack Torres said the town absorbed the […]
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Building a Better Bernalillo
Town of Bernalillo officials hosted legislators on Dec. 4 at the Martha Liebert Public Library, spotlighting completed projects, plans, and key legislative and policy requests. Top priorities included funding for police recruitment and retention and water infrastructure. At the breakfast, Mayor Jack Torres outlined the town’s achievements and priorities for legislative support to State Reps. […]
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Coronado Historic Site and Martha Liebert Public Library Partner for Winter Solstice Story Time
Coronado Historic Site and the Martha Liebert Public Library are teaming up to offer a free Ranger Read and Learn story time Dec. 21st, from 10-11 a.m. The event will feature a reading of The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, followed by a winter solstice-inspired craft activity led by a park ranger. This event is […]
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Listening, Healing and Supporting
Sheila Malmo, the first chaplain of the Bernalillo Fire Department, offers spiritual and emotional support to first responders in Sandoval County, helping those who dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Malmo, who also serves as chaplain for Sandoval County and Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue Departments, points out that her […]
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The Road Roundup
The Town of Bernalillo will begin the final phase of the Old Highway 44 rehabilitation on Nov. 18. This half-mile residential road connecting Highway 313 and Santa Ana Road will see bridge reconstruction over the Albuquerque Main Canal and installation of a 60-inch culvert. According to Bernalillo public works director Troy Martinez at the Oct. […]
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Bernalillo Officers Join Sandoval County for Election Security
In a show of interagency support, the Bernalillo Police Department (BPD) has stepped in to support the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) by providing security at the county election warehouse to help manage election resources. To alleviate the strain on its already short-staffed sheriff’s department, Sandoval County Chief Deputy Clerk Joey Dominguez contacted Bernalillo Police […]
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Bernalillo Teacher Named New Mexico Teacher of the Year
Lorelei Chavez, a Bernalillo High School teacher, was honored as the 2025 New Mexico Teacher of the Year during a surprise ceremony on Oct. 31, making history as the first Native American educator to receive the award. Chavez, a graduate of Bernalillo High School, teaches Native American studies and has more than ten years of […]
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Firefighting Excellence
The Town of Bernalillo and its fire department have much to celebrate. Firefighter and EMT Khalen Howard was honored with the 2024 Firefighter of the Year award from the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy during the New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo held on Oct. 26 in Socorro. Following the announcement, Howard was recognized by […]
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Fueling Foul-Up
On Oct. 12, the Warrior Fuel II gas station, on the south side of U.S. 550 between the Town of Bernalillo and the Pueblo of Santa Ana, mistakenly received a delivery of diesel fuel into its unleaded tank from a third-party vendor. The error affected numerous customers, resulting in significant vehicle repairs for some, according […]