April 12 – 18, 2026 was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and Commissioner Michael Meek, District 3, recognized the week by sponsoring a proclamation that showed Recognition of Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders and Critical Infrastructure within the Public Safety Framework. “Our telecommunicators have to have the calm and the resolve to deal with every single type of emergency, … Read More
Sandoval County Commission Highlights: March 25, 2026
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and Vice Chair Jon Herr, District 2, recognized the month by sponsoring a proclamation. During the Commission Meeting, Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5, took a minute to recognize Sandoval County Community Services Director Jayme Catanach’s son, Dion Espinoza, joining the United States Air Force. “It’s no small task for someone to want to … Read More
Sandoval County Commission Highlights: March 11, 2026
The March 11, 2026 Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting featured memorials and proclamations. Sandoval County Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5, honored the memory of former Navajo Nation Vice President Rex Lee Jim, who passed away in February 2026. Jones then presented a certificate to Lee Jim’s family, who was in attendance. Twila Lee, Jim Lee’s daughter, accepted … Read More
Sandoval County breaks ground for Animal Resource Center in Bernalillo
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury Celebrated This Milestone with the County Marking the Transition from Dream to Reality Bernalillo, NM, February 19, 2026—Sandoval County held a groundbreaking event today for its new Animal Resource Center. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury attended, joined by other State and Sandoval County elected officials, guests, and staff. In her remarks, Congresswoman Stansbury said, “The most important thing that … Read More
Highlights of the January 28, 2026 Commission Meeting
The January 28, 2026 Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting featured awards, pinnings, and proclamations. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was recognized with a proclamation sponsored by Commissioner Joshua A. Jones, District 5. On January 27, 2027, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández presented $1 million to Sandoval County Community Services to support upgrades and developments to the Peña Blanca Multigenerational … Read More
Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office shares successful cold case investigation updates
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Sandoval County celebrates Castelion groundbreaking
January 21, 2026: Sandoval County Commissioners and County Manager joined Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the executive leadership of Castelion, and other dignitaries at the groundbreaking ceremony for Castelion’s 1,000-acre manufacturing plant in Rio Rancho, NM. More than 100 people attended the event, held at the project site. Ladder trucks from Sandoval County Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue … Read More
Awards and Recognitions for December Commission Meeting
Awards and recognitions were delivered at the December 10, 2025, Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Battalion Chief Matt Miller retired following 27 years of dedicated service in public safety. During the meeting, Miller was recognized for his commitment to the people of Sandoval County and his leadership during his tenure. The Sandoval County Treasurer, Jennifer A. Taylor, presented … Read More
The Word is Out: Castelion Has Selected Sandoval County for Project Ranger
“After a highly competitive nationwide search, we chose New Mexico for its technical talent, regional infrastructure, and history of scientific achievement, said Andrew Kreitz, Co-founder and CFO of Castelion. “Project Ranger represents a critical step in restoring America’s capacity to produce the advanced systems our country needs. We’re proud to partner with a community with a long history of innovation … Read More
60th Anniversary of Jardineros de Placitas celebrated with proclamation
The October 22, 2025, Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners Meeting recognized the 60th Anniversary of Jardineros de Placitas with a proclamation sponsored by Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1. The organization defines itself as a social, charitable and benevolent organization, providing its members with opportunities for meeting other Placitas residents and promoting the betterment of the greater Placitas community.