Vice Chair Michael Meek, District 3, congratulates Fundaxi CEO Hass Aslami with a Plaque of Welcome from Sandoval County during the organization’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The mission of Fundaxi is “To connect community groups and businesses with a system of giving that is trustworthy, efficient and convenient.” Mr. Aslami is center stage with the scissors; next to him is Commissioner Michael … Read More
First Financial Credit Union Groundbreaking
Bernalillo, NM – April 11, 2023GET SHOVELS READY! Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1, (upper photo, second from right) digs in to celebrate the 4/11/23 groundbreaking of the newest branch of the First Financial Credit Union (FFCU) on Highway 550 in Bernalillo. She joins FFCU leadership, design/build team members, the Town of Bernalillo, and other New Mexico elected … Read More
Travelers Advised To Be Careful When Visiting The Jemez Valley Due To Flooding
April 14, 2023 Due to spring runoff, water is currently flooding over low-lying areas of State Highway 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Springs and is impacting critical infrastructure in the area. Travelers to the area are asked to exercise caution and not enter closed roadways or drive into floodwaters. Please exercise caution around Sandoval County First Responders and the … Read More
Sandoval County Commission Issue An Emergency/Disaster Declaration
For Immediate ReleaseApril 12, 2023 Sandoval County Commission Declares Sandoval County to be an Emergency Area in the Jemez Corridor due to Severe Flooding At tonight’s Commission Meeting, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Sandoval issued an Emergency/Disaster declaration that Sandoval County be an emergency area as a result of the severe flooding in the Jemez Corridor. … Read More
Create U 505 Ribbon Cutting
Sandoval County Board of Commissioners Chairman, David Heil, District 4, stands with new member of the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce, Crista Callen Tarr (right), owner of Create U 505, and Commissioner Katherine Bruch, District 1 with her dog, Chief, at the Chamber’s ribbon-cutting event for Create U 505 held March 28, 2023, at the Chamber. The mission of … Read More
County K9s Present Their Case to the FEDS
Sandoval County Fire and Rescue K9 team demonstrated its capabilities and competencies for human remains detection and more for local FBI agents and staff during a K9 event in late February. The goal was to share what K9 resources are available to area law enforcement entities. According to Lt. Shannon Farrell, “Our dogs’ performances exceeded the expectations of our hosts. … Read More
Shining Stars of Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office
Members of the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office were honored at the March 22 Board of Commissioners Meeting. Sheriff Jesse James Causus presented the 2022 Deputy of the Year award to Deputy Rodolfo Reyes (far right). Other awards bestowed included Commander Commendation, Outstanding Public Service, and Sheriff’s Unit Citations awards. Pictured here from left (back row) is: Chief Deputy Allen Mills; … Read More
Not Everyone Has An Easy Commute!
Not everyone has an easy commute! While many travel on cleared highways and neighborhood streets these days, Sandoval County residents in the Cuba and Jemez areas continue to navigate snow-covered roads. Thank you to the County’s Public Works Roads Division, which has been plowing and clearing snow for weeks. Crews work diligently to remove snow off the roads and onto … Read More
Sandoval County K9s
K-9 officers play an important role in Public Safety here in Sandoval County. Recently, Rio Rancho Observer Staff Writer Kevin Hendricks met with these special dogs and their handlers to discover more about them. For those stories, please follow these links: Sandoval County Detention Center New K9 https://rrobserver.com/meet-rubble-the-new-k-9-officer-at-sandoval-county-detention-center/ Sandoval County Fire & Rescue Paw Patrol https://rrobserver.com/meet-the-paw-patrol-working-for-sandoval-county-fire-and-rescue/
Women’s History Month Proclamation
Sandoval County Commissioner Joshua Jones, District 5 (center, right) presented the Proclamation of Women’s History Month at the March 8 Commissioner Meeting. Jayme Espinosa, Community Services, holds the proclamation. Also pictured are (from left): Shawn Perry-Turner, Marketing and Communications, Commissioner Jay Block, District 2; Tina Dominguez, Bureau of Elections; Commissioner Chair David Heil, District 4; Cassandra Herrera, Finance; Ann Brady-Romero, … Read More