Sandoval County News

The month of August is National Dog Month, and it also happened to be National Dog Day on August 26, 2026, and the pups of Sandoval County were recognized by a proclamation sponsored by Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1. Sandoval County...

After 21 years of dedicated service, Sandoval County Fire Rescue (SCFR) Captain Shannon Farrell was recognized at the August 26, 2026 Sandoval County Commissioner Meeting. SCFR Chief Chris Bagley spoke to the Commissioners about her career and her achievements....

Sandoval County Animal Care Services has once again been recognized as a NO-KILL SHELTER by the Best Friends Animal Society.  Established in 1984, Best Friends Animal Society today works with more than 5,500 shelters and rescue groups nationwide to end the killing of...

August is Family Fun Month, and the month was recognized with a proclamation sponsored by Sandoval County Vice Chair Jon Herr, District 2. Also recognized by Herr was Sunday is Funday, an "annual event that brings together the community for an afternoon of fun and...

On July 17 through July 20, 2026, the National Association of Counties (NACo) held their Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans, LA. The conference is the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and...

The remains of Ann Lombard Taylor, a Placitas resident, were conclusively identified in July 2026. Bernalillo, NM, July 29, 2026—The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office announced today that the remains of Placitas resident Ann Lombard Taylor were conclusively identified...