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Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Project Ranger named NM’s top collaborative economic development project

by Kevin Hendricks September 10, 2026

Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously cleared the way last week for Sandoval County to annex 7.8 acres into the Town of Bernalillo, a boundary shift that lets the county move forward with a bigger 13th Judicial District Court Complex and a relocated Bureau of Elections. (Julian Paras)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Locked gates, delinquent taxes: Sandoval County battles Pueblo’s 9,200-acre trust bid

by Kevin Hendricks September 8, 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

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Castelion’s $1B raise: New Pentagon deal means bigger missile plant near Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks September 7, 2026September 7, 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

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

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 governing body unanimously cleared the way last week for Sandoval County to annex 7.8 acres into the Town of Bernalillo, a boundary shift that lets the county move forward with a bigger 13th Judicial District Court Complex and a relocated Bureau of Elections. (Julian Paras)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Billions in growth: Sandoval County faces staffing shortfall amid property boom

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026

The Corrales Growers' Market opens at 11 a.m. Sunday at Corrales Parks & Recreation, 500 Jones Rd., with local produce, honey, baked goods and artisan goods through Nov. 1.

Events, Sandoval County

August ends on a high note in Sandoval County: Here’s what’s happening this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Callie the dog (center) is joined by Angelita Sampaio (right), Best Friends Animal Society Senior Specialist, Network Partner Mobilization, and Sandoval County Animal Care team leaders, Kimberly Jaramillo, Assistant Director, and Mark Webb, Supervisor, to celebrate the NO-KILL SHELTER designation.

+News, Sandoval County

Sandoval County animal shelter earns no-kill status again

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026