Sandoval County News

If you have an appetite for good food, and a desire for helping worthy causes, the Sandoval County Chapter of Project Linus has a deal for you. For $15.00, you can purchase a cookbook with more than 300 recipes submitted by the same people who make blankets to comfort children in times of crisis. Proceeds from the sales of the … Read More

The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is making it possible for property owners to save time, paper and money by opting to receive their tax bills electronically. New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez signed legislation during the 2015 Legislative session that permits the Treasurer’s office to send the tax bill electronically if the property owner wants to receive notices by electronic mail … Read More

Treasurer Laura M. Montoya will have Sandoval County Tax Researcher Liaisons visiting Senior/Community Centers throughout the county to assist with questions and payments of property taxes. They will be accepting property tax payments by cash, check, debit/credit cards and money order. All taxpayers are welcome to take advantage of this service,” stated Treasurer Montoya. “We have been working with our … Read More

The Sandoval County DWI & Prevention Program is teaming with its counterparts in six neighboring counties to host an event to show state legislators the strategies being used to help reduce drinking and driving in our communities. This DWI Awareness Day event will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. The … Read More

Sandoval County residents can get cards that will yield savings on prescription medicines and some health services, thanks to a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties. The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy program offers all county residents the opportunity to save money with discounts on everyday prescriptions, dental and health services and procedures. Residents can save … Read More

Open enrollment for health insurance started November 1, 2015, and the Sandoval County Community Health Program is hosting events to help residents through the process. The Community Health Program will provide individuals and families the opportunity to work with trained professionals to review coverage options, find out if they qualify for financial assistance, and sign up or re-enroll for a … Read More

Sandoval County officials christened a new event center on the county’s fairgrounds in Cuba on Friday, October 30, 2015 by hosting a Halloween Party for Senior Citizens. The party, at which the seniors were served lunch and treats, is the first of what county officials expect to be regular events at center, which was funded primarily by a federal Community … Read More

The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office has shown a steady increase in the amount of property taxes collected over the past five years. The overall collection rate has improved, thanks in part to a new emphasis on pursuing delinquent accounts before they are transferred to New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue’s Property Tax Division (PTD). In the Tax Year 2011, … Read More

As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the health of county residents, the Sandoval County Health Council recently heard a presentation on Bernalillo County’s efforts to build a network to provide comprehensive mental health services. The presentation was given by Community Partners, Inc., a Tucson, Ariz., company that has been contracted to help the county create a coordinated behavioral … Read More

The first-ever Sandoval County Collaboration Summit was a huge success. Officials from nearly every community in the county came together with state and federal legislators to discuss issues of importance to all county residents. Topics discussed included:  Regional Economic Development  Delivery of health services, including mental health treatment  Strategies for maintaining and building infrastructure such as roads, bridges, flood-control and … Read More