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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

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

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

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

On the advice of an attorney — and against the wishes of dozens of residents who packed their chamber — Sandoval County Commissioners approved an application from parties seeking to erect a communications tower in Placitas.

Local Government, Placitas

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

by Rodd Cayton August 27, 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 police credit ALPR cameras with dozens of arrests, vehicle recoveries

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Three new speed cameras are headed to N.M. 528 — the Rio Rancho corridor that has seen two fatal crashes in six weeks and claimed seven lives in 18 months — as state and city officials escalate automated enforcement on the highway.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s speed cameras are racking up tickets — and maybe too much cash

by Kevin Hendricks August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Rio Rancho voters turned out in record numbers Tuesday for the city's mayoral runoff, with nearly 20% of eligible voters casting ballots — the highest turnout ever recorded for a runoff election in the city's history.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

City clerk calls for election overhaul after costs blow past budget

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