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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

Residents protest, commissioners approve: The battle over the Placitas tower

by Rodd Cayton August 27, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Big investments ahead: Council reviews police tech, well rehab, townhomes

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

District 2 déjà vu: Wymer opens search for new council seat

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026

The Bernalillo Town Council has named Bryan Picchione as the next fire chief. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Interim chief gets Bernalillo Fire job

by Rodd Cayton August 25, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to award $6.9M landfill road contract, recommend new state rep

by Kevin Hendricks August 25, 2026

A vacant lot near Rio Rancho's City Center is one step closer to becoming La Esperanza Preschool, a 200-child facility, after the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved its site plan on July 28.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho child care access grows with two new facility approvals

by Kevin Hendricks August 24, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Narrow escape: Rio Rancho council upholds variance for 50-foot lots On Northern Blvd.

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Councilor Jeremy Lenentine announced Aug. 19 he's resigning for family considerations, with his last day in office set for Nov. 12 — handing Mayor Paul Wymer the job of finding a replacement under the same fast-track process that seated Councilor David Mann this summer.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Vacancy ahead: Councilor Lenentine’s resignation triggers appointment search in District 2

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Castelion announced on Jan. 22 that it selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus dedicated to next-generation hypersonic systems. Pictured are dignitaries including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, moving dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for New Mexico News

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County locks in cheaper bonds for landfill gear, Project Ranger land

by Kevin Hendricks August 18, 2026

A controversial apartment development will be moving forward after town councilors in Bernalillo voted to approve an ordinance allowing it. The 258-unit complex will be built within the Venada Plaza subdivision.

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council approves controversial apartment master plan

by Rodd Cayton August 13, 2026