When New Mexico was made a state in 1912, there were only 28 miles of paved roads. Once completed, Route 66 became New Mexico’s first fully paved highway. Nicknamed the “Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his book “The Grapes of Wrath,” Route 66 symbolized the freedom of the open road and the “road to […]
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Bernalillo Boutique Helps Women Get On Their Feet
“Empowering women – strengthening families since 1987.” That’s the slogan for a unique business right in the heart of Bernalillo. Nearly New Boutique is a small clothing store focused on providing clothing to women who are in transition from home or school to the workforce. The boutique also helps victims of domestic abuse who may […]
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Bernalillo Goes Green
The Town of Bernalillo has reaped the benefits of the green boom that ensued following the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico nearly two years ago. According to a press release from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in March, the state has surpassed $1 billion in cannabis sales since its legalization two years ago. The New […]
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Judge Dismisses Typo-Related Campaign Challenge
Judge Allison Martinez contacted Sandoval Signpost on Thursday, April 4 to explain her ruling. She said her ruling was based on the fact that she did not believe that a candidate’s county in which they lived was the determining factor in whether or not voters chose to vote for a candidate. A state district court […]
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Oops! Typo Could Stop Campaign Before It Starts
The state senate campaign of a high-profile former DREAMer may be stopped before it starts if a judge agrees with a small group of voters that the candidate’s petitions to qualify for the ballot don’t count. A lawsuit prepared this week by Audrey Trujillo, a Corrales Republican candidate for State Senate District 9, and two […]
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Bernalillo Proposes Water Rate Hike
The Bernalillo Town Council is considering a new ordinance to raise water rates for businesses that use a large amount of water. If passed, the town will be joining many local officials along the Rio Grande who are pushing back against companies that use excessive amounts of water. During the March 25 meeting, the council […]
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Sandoval County Receives Federal Funding for Renovation, Behavioral Health Projects
Sandoval County received more than $1 million for renovation and behavioral health projects from the $62 million U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján secured for 74 New Mexico projects. The county received $850,000 for the El Zocalo-Sena Building Renovation Project, which was also secured by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and $200,000 for a Behavioral Health Planning […]
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Community Briefs
Artists and Crafters Needed! ARTNM! will be returning to Rio Rancho on Apr. 13 and they are looking for local artists to display and sell their work. There is no fee to be a part of this show. The show will be on Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Atrium of […]
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Local Elections Results Draw Winners, Runoffs and Recounts
Key midterm municipal elections were held around the county on Tuesday, March 5, in Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Cuba and Jemez Springs. While the election ended at 7 p.m., some results are still up in the air. Town of Bernalillo Residents of the Town of Bernalillo cast their votes to determine which two candidates would represent them […]
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Bernalillo Police Make Significant Fentanyl Busts
In the first two months of 2024, Bernalillo Police made some significant fentanyl seizures prompting them to post two alerts via social media. According to BPD, Officer Bryan Cantril took 322 pills off the street on Jan. 16 during a traffic stop on Hernandez Road. On Feb. 5 he arrested another suspect with 64 more […]