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Sandoval County Fire Rescue confirmed an evacuation GO order — meaning leave now — is in effect for Sierra Los Pinos and Vallecitos. The fire, known as the McCauley Springs Fire, has burned an estimated 15 to 30 acres, according to SCFR and the U.S. Forest Service. Crews from SCFR's La Cueva District are managing the incident under unified command with the Santa Fe National Forest and additional assisting agencies.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Jemez & Jemez Spring

Wildfire near Battleship Rock forces evacuations in Sandoval County’s Jemez Mountains

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo revamps fire chief role to boost recruitment

by Rodd Cayton June 23, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners set to vote on elected official pay commission, hospital mil levy deal

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Fire chief change on Bernalillo agenda

by Rodd Cayton June 19, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Where to watch USA’s World Cup match vs. Australia

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Rio Rancho and Sandoval County families have plenty of reasons to leave the air conditioning behind this weekend, starting with the city's official Juneteenth Celebration Saturday at Haynes Park. (CoRR)

Events, Sandoval County

From Juneteenth to RanchFest: Your Sandoval County weekend planner

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 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 weekend

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Bernalillo throws open Loretto Park on Saturday for a blues festival built for an entire family's Father's Day weekend, not just dad's.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo’s blues festival returns Saturday with live music, classic cars and a glowing balloon show

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children's theatre production, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School Black Box Theatre, 148 Spartan Alley. Doors open at 6 p.m.

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits the Bernalillo stage this month

by Kevin Hendricks June 17, 2026

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor speaks with Junior County Treasurer graduates, Faith Young, 2025, and Giavanna Almanzar, 2024.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County’s Junior Treasurer Program adds $5,000 scholarship for Fall 2026

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026