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Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero and Sandoval County Attorney Michael Eshleman listen to arguments during a Sept. 2, 2026, show-cause hearing in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Bernalillo, where Judge James A. Noel ruled Brady-Romero is not required to place Democratic nominee Matthew Wayne Herman on the November ballot for House District 23. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Judge rules against replacement candidate in Sandoval County ballot dispute

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators.

Events, Placitas

Decade of blooms: Placitas Garden Tour celebrates 10 years

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped how the county trains firefighters, treats patients and deploys search-and-rescue dogs.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

After 21 years, Sandoval County Fire Captain Farrell hangs up her helmet

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 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.

Community Content, Placitas

Las Placitas Association September report: Honoring a leader and navigating local wildlife

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

A district judge has ordered Sandoval County to place Matthew Wayne Herman's name on the November ballot for New Mexico House District 23 — and the county says it's complying, even as it prepares to keep fighting the decision in court.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

Ballot battle continues: Sandoval County clerk won’t end legal fight over candidate

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Rio Rancho's summer bear surge continued Tuesday when police and state wildlife officers tranquilized and relocated an animal roaming the Cabezon neighborhood.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s bear summer continues: Another animal relocated from neighborhood

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Department. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Debate over privacy concerns continues as council backs new police tech deal

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026

There's a food truck rolling through Rio Rancho and Albuquerque where the entire menu is off-limits to people. Bark Bar, launched about six months ago by Chad Rutter, serves handmade "pup cups" and treats built exclusively for dogs — and the owner believes it's the first business of its kind in the state. (Kevin Hendricks)

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Treating the pack: How the Bark Bar is winning over Rio Rancho’s dogs

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd and CNM President Tracy Hartzler cutting the ribbon of the new Transportation Systems Technology Center. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026

Rio Rancho's automated license plate reader network has grown to 19 cameras citywide, and police say the system — all of it run through vendor Flock Safety — is paying off in stolen vehicle recoveries and arrests. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents urge city to cut ties with Flock camera network

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026