During the April 9, 2025, County Commission meeting, the Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners approved a Motion of Concurrence to hire Eric Masterson, Sandoval County Fire and Rescue Chief, as Deputy County Manager. His term begins on April 12, 2025. Following the vote, Commission Chair Michael Meek, Dist. 3, shared, “I have known Eric Masterson for a very long … Read More
Sandoval County Junior County Treasurer Program recognized achievement during March 26, 2025, County Commission Meeting
March 26, 2025, Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting. After receiving their plaques and medallions signifying the official completion of their semester-long Junior County Treasurers Program, Giavanna Almanzar (left center) and Mario Templeton (right center) stood with Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor (center) and the entire Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners (from left: Jordan Juarez, Vice Chair, … Read More
Sandoval County Commissioners sponsor proclamations for February and March
In February and March, the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners sponsored and signed two proclamations. During the February 26, 2025, Sandoval County Commission Meeting, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5, sponsored a proclamation signed by the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners declaring February as Black History Month. Commissioner Jones selected Bishop Christopher Keeling, lead chaplain and one of seventeen chaplains … Read More
Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor Elected to NAHCO Board
Sandoval County Treasurer, Jennifer A. Taylor, has been elected Secretary of the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO). Her two-year term begins March 1, 2025. NAHCO, which was created about 45 years ago as a Caucus within the National Association of County Officials (NACo), is a grassroots organization that works to bring members together to advance Hispanic issues from … Read More
Sandoval County recognized during the New Mexico Counties conference
The New Mexico Counties (NMC) held their 2025 NMC Legislative Conference in January. During the conference, Sandoval County was awarded and recognized for three of the NMC Awards: Also, at their first regular Board meeting of the year on January 23, 2025, the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) Board of Directors held elections for officers. By a unanimous vote, … Read More
Making room for more rooms, Sandoval County Commissioners participate in groundbreaking of Sandoval Flats
Sandoval County Vice Chair Jordan Juarez, District 4, and Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1, participated in the groundbreaking for a complex of flats just off of NM 528 and Idalia Road. The Sandoval Flats groundbreaking hosted by housing developer, Dominium, is a development that will offer 216 new affordable apartment units, including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedrooms apartments.
Commissioner Jones sponsors proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
During the January 29th, 2025 Sandoval County Commission Meeting, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones sponsored a proclamation signed by the Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners proclaiming January 20th as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Commissioner Jones also took the time to recognize the Rio Rancho NAACP chapter “for their unwavering commitment to advance in civil rights and social justice in … Read More
Sandoval County hosts January 2025 SEA Partner Breakfast
On January 16, 2025, Sandoval County hosted the January 2025 Sandoval Economic Alliance (SEA) Partner Breakfast. Dora Dominguez, Sandoval County Economic Development Director, presented an overview of projects, achievements, and challenges at Sandoval County. The breakfast was attended by local business partners and government officials. About SEA Sandoval Economic Alliance (SEA) is a private, not-for-profit economic development corporation established to … Read More
PHOTOS: Sandoval County Elected and Re-elected Officials sworn-in
During the week of December 30th, 2024, Sandoval County held multiple swearing-in ceremonies for elected and re-elected officials. Oaths of office were administered by 13th Judicial District Court Judge Allison Martinez. These individuals were (in order of photo appearance) : Also sworn in a separate ceremony were Chief Deputy Treasurer Jessica McParlin and Chief Deputy Clerk, Joey Dominguez. Group photo … Read More