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Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

No sparks allowed: Local governments enact sweeping burn and firework bans in New Mexico

by Rodd Cayton June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Ciruela Pond/ reservoir shows drought conditions- completely dry due to not enough snowfall and climate change. The water level is normally near the top of the submerged stump. (Rodd Cayton)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Placitas

Placitas drought crisis: Water shut-offs loom as springs run dry

by Rodd Cayton June 1, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

Local Government, Placitas

After years of overpayment, Placitas secures victory as ESCAFCA ends tax collection

by Rodd Cayton May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

The Town of Bernalillo unveiled its first Baby Box on Dec. 17. (Rodd Cayton)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Fire Rescue seeks to curb Baby Box mischief

by Rodd Cayton May 21, 2026

May 15 was Cultural Day at Carroll Elementary School in Bernalillo where classes studied different cultural aspects from different countries and celebrated by interpreting musical acts based on that country. Pictured is 15 year-old Max Padilla, right, performing with the Irish dance group BrIght Burn of Rio Rancho. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

+Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

A world of culture, right in Bernalillo

by Rodd Cayton May 19, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

Local Government, Placitas

Placitas resident files complaint about flood control tax overpayment

by Rodd Cayton May 11, 2026

An adult bison and a calf taking a stroll. Bison are new at the Elk Ridge Ranch, site of the June 20 Placitas RanchFest.

Events, Placitas

Back to the ranch: Placitas RanchFest returns this summer

by Rodd Cayton April 27, 2026

Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

Record heat, drought prompts early statewide fire restrictions

by Rodd Cayton April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Town of Bernalillo

‘Countdown to victory’: Bernalillo election heats up midday

by Rodd Cayton March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Congress & Federal Gov., Sandoval Signpost

Rep. Leger Fernández delivers $2 million for rural Sandoval County projects

by Rodd Cayton January 28, 2026January 27, 2026