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Bernalillo High graduates in cultural style
Blinding sun, wind and students speaking their native tongues made the Bernalillo High School 2024 graduation an evening to remember for graduates and their families May 23. Bernalillo High School students and their families heard again and again the phrase "once a Spartan always a Spartan."
Sandoval County takes control of Placitas property at center of Feb. animal hoarding raid
Nearly four dozen dogs and five horses were rescued from a Placitas home in February. Now Sandoval County has taken control of the property, which was recently deemed to be unsafe due to its compromised condition. The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned neighbor in late...
Tan Pants Bandit Strikes Again … FBI Offering Up To $2K
Anyone who recognizes this thief passing a demand note to a teller Thursday at a Bank of Albuquerque or has information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI. Anyone who recognizes this thief or has information about this robbery Thursday at a Bank of Albuquerque...
County police arrest man for hitting man with chain
Clinton Dehart, 41, of San Ysidro, was arrested May 21 for aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm on US-550. Sandoval County Deputies responded to the 700 block of State Road 4 just northwest of Bernalillo, where two men got into a fight resulting in one of them striking the other with a metal chain, according to the report. That man then got into a car that was headed toward Bernalillo on US 550. A deputy saw this car pass as they were heading north and activated lights to pull the vehicle over.
5K brings runners to Casa Vieja brewery, encourages fitness in community
"It's a lot of fun to come out and do these. It's usually a pretty nominal fee, and you usually get a t-shirt and something else cool to go with it, like a glass of wine. So there is always a reason to come out and do an event with us."
Rio Rancho City Council considers amendment to water rate
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) –Rio Rancho City Council is considering amending the water and wastewater rules and rates. An ordinance that was introduced at Thursday’s City Council meeting would keep in place an annual 1.75% increase on water bills, which would increase the average customer’s bill by an estimated 94 cents per month.
Joe Craig, newly elected Los Ranchos mayor, dies
Joe Craig, the mayor of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, died Tuesday, May 22. Craig was known for leading the charge against high-density development in the village. Craig, 74, was a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos and was a long-time advocate for open space in Los Ranchos. He...
Santo Domingo Pueblo receives grant for wastewater management plan
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santo Domingo Pueblo is one step closer to getting clean water and help with waste management. The United States Environmental Protection Agency celebrated two grants totaling $2 million that will go toward a new wastewater treatment plant. Officials say there are clay pipes throughout the pueblo that were laid in the 1960s. […]
Rio Grande water safety preparations ahead of holiday weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Memorial Day weekend is just right around the corner and as the weather gets warmer many New Mexicans are looking to cool off in the Rio Grande. As 7 Keeps You Safe, KOAT reached out to Bernalillo County Fire Department's water rescue team for tips. "Last...
Rio Rancho Governing Body approves budget
While hours of work went into setting the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25) budget for Rio Rancho municipal government operations and services and the Capital Program (FY 25-29), both items quickly passed during a brief governing body meeting on May 23. City Manager Matt Geisel provided the recommended 2025 Budget...
Transitions in Senior Care established in Rio Rancho
Transitions in Senior Care, a referral service that helps senior citizens find living spaces, has established itself in Rio Rancho, and the owner celebrated with a ribbon cutting May 21. The business is owned by Rio Rancho residents Penny and Robb Krautbauer.
Rio Rancho counselor indicted for fraud
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury has indicted a Rio Rancho counselor for fraud. Mayra Haynes is facing nine charges including fraud over $20,000 Medicaid fraud, and falsifying documents over incidents that occurred from June 2019 to February 2021. Details on the allegations are sealed but the New Mexico Department of Justice confirmed Haynes is […]
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