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Water in the Rio Grande in Sandoval County

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

A ‘one-time’ pulse: Why water has returned to the Rio Grande

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can replace a candidate who drops out.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Legal dead end: NM Supreme Court closes door on late ballot swaps

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

The Rio Rancho weekend guide: Concerts, markets and must-see events

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

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

Albuquerque stopped drawing water from the Rio Grande on April 24 and processed its last surface water three days later — leaving the city running entirely on groundwater reserves months before summer heat peaks, a Water Authority spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

A lifeline for the Rio Grande: 650 million gallons released to rescue parched river

by Kevin Hendricks September 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