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Bernalillo County breaks ground on Los Vecinos Community Center

Bernalillo County broke ground Sept. 19 on the next phase of renovations at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras.  According to a press release from the county, the event celebrated the start of several improvements, including a new multisport court, new playing fields, a new stage and other special events amenities, a new skate park, […]

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BernCo Commissioner Seeks Pot Parity

A Bernalillo County commissioner is looking to make things more fair for county employees who use cannabis outside work hours. Commissioner Eric Olivas said he plans to introduce legislation that would treat off-duty use of recreational cannabis in the same way as off-duty alcohol use. He called it a basic rights issue. Olivas said he’s been […]

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Commissioners OK additional water money for Carñuel wastewater project

Residents of the Carñuel area continue to see local officials working to improve their water situation. Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to spend almost $578,000 in American Rescue Plan Act money toward a wastewater project in the East Mountains community. The commission in 2021 approved $3.85 million for the project, though bids for the […]

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East Mountain Celebration Returns Sept. 22

The East Mountain Celebration returns Sunday, Sept. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Rd. in Sandia Park. This year’s event will spotlight “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” offering a day filled with family-friendly activities that celebrate community safety and honor the vital […]

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Going Dry…

Nearly everyone living in the East Mountains worries about access to water, especially since hotter and drier years means frequent fires and lower aquifer levels..  That’s exactly what users of the Tranquillo Pines Water Users Co-Op are experiencing.  Dozens of co-op members and other concerned residents showed up to a crowded meeting on Thursday August […]

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BernCo seeks E. Mtn. residents for public boards

Bernalillo County is issuing a call for residents to bring their unique skills and perspectives to fill several board vacancies. This is a chance for Bernalillo County residents to voice their concerns and make a difference in their community. Youth Sports Commission Two vacancies – Districts 1 and 5 (Commissioners Barbara Baca and Eric Olivas), […]

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BernCo Commissioners Approve $2.5M to Improve Water Systems in Carnuel

Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a resolution during their Aug. 13 regular meeting, to dedicate $2.5 million from the Bernalillo County General Fund balance as a local match to support the Carnuel Water and Wastewater Project Water Trust Board’s grant application. The resolution was sponsored by Vice Chair Eric Olivas. The measure is part of a […]

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Commissioners to Take Up Funding for Carnuel Water Improvement System

Carnuel residents could see more relief from their water woes when Bernalillo County commissioners return from their summer break. District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas said he will introduce at the board’s Aug. 13 meeting a resolution authorizing $2 million for an application to the New Mexico Water Trust Board, which provides funding to help local […]

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Funding for Tijeras Biozone Education Center Will be on the November Ballot

Bernalillo County voters in November will get to decide whether to support $40.5 million in capital projects ranging from a wrought iron fence to several new athletic fields. The Board of Commissioners June 25 approved the list of projects for the general obligation bond issue and the questions that will be placed on the Nov. […]