Counties at the Yellow Level have either a new COVID-19 case incidence rate of no greater than 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period, or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%. Essential businesses (non-retail): No capacity restrictions but operations must be limited to only those absolutely necessary … Read More
Valles Caldera National Preserve Receives International Dark Sky Park Certification
Jemez Springs, N.M. – The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association announced today that Valles Caldera National Preserve has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming. Located in the Jemez Mountains of north-central … Read More
Two Sandoval County Sheriff’s Deputies receive an award for their service.
From the left, Sandoval County Sheriff’s Deputy A.J. Noriega, Lt. John Casteñeda, and Sandoval County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Osborn along with his K-9 Udo.
Homemakers reach out to clients in quarantine
By Amy Byres Sandoval County homemakers know how to make a house a home. According to county Frail and Elderly Program Manager Raymond Gonzales, a “homemaker” is someone who visits the frail and elderly and provides the following services: light housekeeping, laundry, assistance planning and preparing meals, and shopping for groceries and other items. They also provide a respite service, … Read More
County jail keeps virus cases low
By Amy Byres The Sandoval County Detention Center has not had a COVID outbreak come from within the facility since the start of the pandemic, said jail Director Gilbert Armendariz. According to the New Mexico Corrections Department, there have been over 2,440 COVID cases in the state’s correctional facilities, with over 25 deaths, as of press time, and 209 active … Read More
Businesses get millions in CARES funds
Nearly $3 million has been allotted in grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to local businesses in Sandoval County.According to Director of County Business and Economic Development Dora Dominguez, from the CARES Act, Sandoval County was awarded about $965,000 and local municipalities were awarded the following amounts: • City of Rio Rancho: about $466,000,• Town of … Read More
County hosts graduation ceremony for employee
Sandoval County Chairman Dave Heil handed Health Screener, Yatziri Carrillo, her High School Diploma in the Commission Chambers on December 16, 2020. Carrillo, who has been working for Sandoval County since the Covid outbreak, took all of her courses online due to social distancing regulations. Carrillo was informed in early December that she had received enough credits to graduate. To … Read More
Zia Pueblo Tribal leaders join SCFR Chief to usher in a new era of safety
A Press Conference was held at the Zia Fire Station on December 14th, 2020 to honor a cost sharing agreement between the Zia Pueblo and Sandoval County. This agreement will help hire six new first responders that will cover the five County fire districts that run through many of the unincorporated areas. Speakers at this event included: Sandoval County Fire … Read More
Emergency manager earns state award
In a year like 2020, it is safe to assume an emergency manager comes in handy. The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has named Sandoval County’s Seth Muller as Emergency Manager of the Year. DHSEM Preparedness Bureau Chief Wendy Blackwel nominated Muller. “Seth is always working to be a leader and better the world, even when … Read More