March 22, 2020 BERNALILLO, NM- Press Contact: Stephen Montoya, 867-7640 505-867-7584 LMontoya@sandovalcountynm.gov SANDOVAL COUNTY, NM- Sandoval County Treasurer Laura M. Montoya announces the temporary modification of the Treasurer’s Office schedule of operations for the week of March 22, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order, Sandoval County was pro-active in minimizing staff and … Read More
County jail seeks accreditation
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — As Sandoval County Detention Center undergoes renovations, it becomes more qualified to receive accreditation from the New Mexico Counties nonprofit for the first time. Jail Director Gilbert Armendariz applied for the accreditation and awaits review from the NMC board in May. He said he sees no reason why the application wouldn’t be accepted. “The detention center … Read More
Site promotes tourism, business
(By Amy Byres Staff Reporter for the Rio Rancho Observer) RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Sandoval County’s Tourism Department surfs to the modern age with the launch of its new website, seesandoval.org. “We knew there was a role for tourism to serve in the county as an economic sector,” said Director of County Business and Economic Development Dora M. Dominguez. She said … Read More
ENGIE Services U.S. presents energy savings for Sandoval County
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Sandoval County, town of Bernalillo partner up to reduce emergency services’ response times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Sandoval County and the town of Bernalillo have created a partnership with their emergency services to make sure people who request medical services can get them as quickly as possible. Chief Eric Masterson with Sandoval Fire and Rescue said the partnership was a result of the construction in Bernalillo along 550. “We noticed along, especially over the bridge there … Read More
SEA hires new CEO
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A community development specialist with the New Mexico Economic Development Department is tapped to become the new Sandoval Economic Alliance leaders. SEA announced Tuesday that Fred Shepherd had accepted the position of president and CEO. Shepherd is scheduled to join SEA’s staff officially Dec. 16. “I am honored to be chosen to lead the Sandoval Economic Alliance … Read More
Rio Rancho & Sandoval County, New Mexico Magazine
The Sandoval Economic Alliance created and funded a magazine showcasing some of the county’s best assets. Scroll through the pages below to see what was mentioned.
Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 6
Sandoval County will be hosting a craft fair on Dec. 6 on the first floor of building D, on 1500 Idalia Road in the town of Bernalillo. Sandoval County has officially sold out of booths for the Dec. 6 event. THE OVERVIEW OF BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS: Those who requested electrical spaces have been placed in close proximity to a standard electrical … Read More
Jail renovations on budget, on time
By Argen Marie Duncan Rio Rancho Observer Editor BERNALILLO — Sandoval County Detention Center renovations are proceeding on budget and on schedule to finish in 2021, the jail director told county commissioners Thursday night. Among the newest improvements was a body scanner detention officers would use to start checking people going into the secure areas in a few days, Director … Read More