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Placitas residents turned out in force and won as Sandoval County's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a permit for a 75-foot Verizon cell tower, siding with a community that flooded the hearing room and submitted hundreds of written objections.

Local Government, Placitas

Placitas residents pack P&Z hearing — and kill Verizon’s cell tower plan

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026

Rio Rancho will host its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park — the result of a grassroots effort that took shape after the Sandoval Signpost reported last May that New Mexico's third-largest city had no Pride events, proclamations or celebrations of any kind. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Making history: Rio Rancho set to celebrate Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026June 4, 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

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners take up budget, land sale and new salary board Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026

State Rep Kathleen Cates

Opinion & Analysis, Sandoval County

Opinion: Why is the Sandoval County Tax Assessor race silent?

by Guest Commentary May 22, 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

The weekend's anchor event is Rio Rancho's annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial/Monument Park, 950 Pinetree Rd. SE. The community ceremony includes a wreath-laying and tribute to fallen service members. Organizers ask attendees to arrive early for parking. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Memorial Day weekend brings ceremonies, music and festivals to Rio Rancho area

by Kevin Hendricks May 21, 2026

The woman whose body was found in the Cibola National Forest two years ago and known only as "Sandoval Star" has been identified as Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the Albuquerque area before her disappearance, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference May 20. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

‘Sandoval Star’ identified: Woman found dead in 2023 named Victoria De La Rosa

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 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

Wild Hearts Gallery presents Joan Fenicle: In the Spirit of Haiku from June 2–28, with an artist reception Saturday, June 13 from 1–3 p.m. at the gallery at 221-B State Highway 165.

+Arts & Culture, Placitas

Placitas gallery to showcase oil paintings inspired by New Mexico and Colorado landscapes

by Kevin Hendricks May 18, 2026