Have another favorite local holiday shopping spot? Tell us and we’ll include it in a future holiday shopping guide… or add it to the comments on our Facebook post here. It’s coming—the gift-giving season. Every year one must shell out their hard-earned dough to brighten others’ season, but it’s not always easy. What does one […]
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Veterans Display Full of Stories
Veterans Day lasts just one day. But veterans of all stripes are still being honored by the Village of Corrales through the end of the month. Assistant Village Clerk Skye Devivi put together a veterans photo display on the lobby walls of the Village administration offices, 4324 Corrales Road, inviting Corralenos – and anyone else […]
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Filling in the Holes in History
The book “Holes in Our Hearts” published earlier this year was integral in winning one of its authors and co-editor two prestigious awards this year. It was also instrumental in determining Jim Tritten’s next mission in life: teaching others how to write their own stories about how the military has impacted their lives. And in […]
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Four Vying for Two Positions on Flood Control Board
Four candidates are competing for two seats on the board of directors for the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA), including the board chairman. Ronald A. Abramshe is one of two board members whose terms expire at the end of the year. The other, Jim Fahey, who was elected mayor of Corrales last […]
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Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids
Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]
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Thanksgiving Day Food Drive Helps Ease Food Insecurity for Many
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is holding the third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to help ease the burden for those with food insecurity. This year, the county is partnering with the Nacimiento Community Foundation, which operates The Checkerboard Food Pantry in Cuba, will collect items from Oct. 16 to Nov. 17 for Sandoval County residents […]
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Still No Reports of ‘Ditch Witch’ in Corrales
During a talk at the Placitas Community Library last year, author Ben Radford recalled growing up in Corrales and hearing the story of La Llorona, who was said to wander the ditch banks crying for her children. It was the localized adaptation of ghost story that has thrived in predominantly Hispanic communities for centuries, though […]
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County Hosts Workshops for Fentanyl Awareness Week
Sandoval County hosts Fentanyl Awareness Week information sessions to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic, collaborating with organizations and law enforcement.
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Here is the List of Every Candidate Running for Local Office in Sandoval County
Sandoval County voters headed to the polls in November will have the option to vote on local bond questions for all county residents and some voters will have choices for local offices governing municipalities and school boards. Here are all the candidates qualified for November’s elections, according to the New Mexico Secretary of State. Corrales […]