County Commissioners Recognize Employee Mary Jo Trujillo

Friday, October 28, 2022 — The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners recognized Mary Jo Trujillo for her 31 years of service to the County at the October 26, 2022 Commission meeting. Ms. Trujillo retires this month from her current position as Contracts & Assets Administrator for the Finance Department. She has held positions of increasing responsibility during her tenure … Read More

Shawn Perry-Turner Joins Sandoval County as Director of Marketing and Communications

Bernalillo, N.M., October 26, 2022 — Shawn Perry-Turner has joined the County as its Director of Marketing and Communications. In this newly-created position, she is in charge of developing and managing all aspects related to the County’s marketing and communications efforts. She also serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO). In making this announcement, Wayne Johnson, County Manager, said, “We … Read More

Members of Sandoval County Fire and Rescue & Office of Emergency Management Participate in a CO2 Tabletop Emergency Drill

Members of Sandoval County Fire and Rescue, including the Office of Emergency Management, participated in a CO2 Tabletop Emergency Drill conducted by Kinder Morgan, which manages the Cortez pipeline that runs through portions of Placitas and other areas of the County. This proactive drill provided an open dialogue among local and tribal governments, First Responder agencies, and Kinder Morgan as to … Read More

Sandoval County Detention Center adds Another Dimension of Safety to the Facility

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 17, 2022 Second Body Scanner Installed and Dedicated to Detainees The Sandoval County Detention Center now has a second body scanner in its facility, solely dedicated to detainees. In making the announcement, Warden Gilbert V. Armendariz shared, “This installation of a second body scanner demonstrates the County’s continuous effort to provide increased safety measures for those … Read More

Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails

Girls Scouts of New Mexico Trails CEO Rebecca Latham (top row, second from left) along with Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders from Sandoval County are pictured here with Commissioners Jay C. Block, District 2, (top row, third from left); Michael Meek, Chair, District 3(top row, fourth from left); David J. Heil, Vice Chair, District 4 (top row, fifth from left) … Read More

Inspirational Leader of the Year Award

Congratualtions to Linda Simon, MA, Housing Programs Manager, Sandoval County, who received an Inspirational Leader of the Year award from the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. For the past 20 years, Linda has administered the Sandoval County Permanent Supportive Housing program, achieving positive outcomes for her clients, who are individuals exiting homelessness. The presentation was made September 15, 2022, … Read More

Free 1/2 Day Landfill Days

Friday, September 23, 2022 Thank you, Sandoval County residents! More than 600 county residents didn’t let their Saturday (9/17/22) go to waste! Instead, they brought their waste to the Sandoval County Landfill. Saturday morning was free half-day DUMP DAY and more than400 residents took advantage of the free morning program disposing of 247,455 tons of waste. In the afternoon, another … Read More

1st Annual Car Show/Flea Market

Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek, Chair, District 3 and Sandoval County Sheriff  Jesse James Casaus congratulate winners of the Sandoval County First Annual Car and Flea Market  in the following categories: Top Car Club — New Mexico Driven Best in Show — John Mora, 1957 Chevy Belair People’s Choice — Dale Chavez, 1966 Ford Mustang The event was held Saturday, September … Read More

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners designated September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at the September 14, 2022 Commission meeting. The proclamation was sponsored by Commissioner Jay C. Block, District 2. Representing the National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions is Crissy Kantor (center) joined by Commissioners (from left): Katherine A. Bruch, District 1; Jay C. Block, District 2; … Read More

Golden Chile Award

SANDOVAL COUNTY RECEIVES THE NEW MEXICO GROWN GOLDEN CHILE AWARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards designed to celebrate the hard work of all nutrition providers Bernalillo, NM, September 14, 2022 – For the second consecutive year, Sandoval County’s Senior Program has earned the Golden Chile Award from New Mexico Grown in recognition of its … Read More