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After six days of evacuation, residents of Sierra de los Pinos can finally sleep in their own beds again. Sandoval County and fire officials began a phased return to the community Tuesday morning, even as crews continue battling the 712-acre McCauley Springs Fire east of Battleship Rock.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Jemez & Jemez Spring

Sierra de los Pinos residents head home as McCauley Springs fire holds at 43% containment

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Sandoval County is rolling out a new weapon in its war on mosquitoes this summer — a specialized truck that shoots a bacteria-laced mist 100 feet into the air to kill larvae before they ever become adults.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

Sandoval County deploys mist truck to zap mosquitoes before they hatch

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

The learning curve has been steep and the growing pains have been severe for the New Mexico Chupacabras in their inaugural season.

Events, New Mexico Statewide News

Growing pains: Inside the New Mexico Chupacabras’ challenging inaugural season

by Tristen Critchfield 2 weeks ago

While the New Mexico United is cautiously optimistic regarding future plans for its own stadium, the franchise is still very much in a holding pattern.

New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

The long game: New Mexico United navigates timeline for future home

by Tristen Critchfield 2 weeks agoJune 29, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County hands salary power to the people

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho pumps the brakes on Maverik gas station

by Kevin Hendricks June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council takes up 350-home development, water rights purchase Thursday

by Kevin Hendricks June 24, 2026

The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Showdown at City Hall: Residents prepare for June 25 vote on gas station

by Guest Commentary June 24, 2026

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have turned up in Bernalillo County, and health officials want residents to act before monsoon season makes things worse.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

West Nile virus detected in Bernalillo County mosquitoes

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners set to vote on elected official pay commission, hospital mil levy deal

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026