The Sandoval County Assessor’s Office and the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office have recently been receiving phone calls and inquiries from concerned county residents about postcards, calls and home visits related to home foreclosure. The information contained in these cards, calls and visits seems to indicate that the resident’s home is about to go into foreclosure or be placed up for … Read More
Fireworks Disposal Safety Reminders
The Sandoval County Public Works Department and the Sandoval County Fire Department would like to remind County residents who live in the unincorporated areas that there is a fireworks ban in place. However, for those county residents who live in the incorporated areas, such as the City of Rio Rancho or Town of Bernalillo for example, here are some important … Read More
Rules/Process for July 12 Oil, Gas & Water Study Session
The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners and Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission will team up to host a joint public meeting and study session on July 12 for proposed Oil, Gas and Water Ordinance presentations. The Commission’s regular meeting will be followed by a study session which will include the Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission. The study … Read More
Fire Department Reminds Residents About Fireworks & Burn Ban
With the 4th of July holiday approaching, the Sandoval County Fire Department is reminding all residents that a ban on the use of fireworks and a ban on open burning in unincorporated areas of the county remains in place. “We have taken the steps to issue both a ban on open burning and a ban on fireworks use in the … Read More
4th of July Holiday Closure
On Wednesday, July 4, Sandoval County will celebrate the approval of the Declaration of Independence. In observance of Independence Day, Sandoval County offices and facilities will be closed on July 4. This will include, but is not limited to, the following facilities and programs: -All Sandoval County Offices -Sandoval County Landfill (Also closing early at 11:30 a.m. on July 3) … Read More
Commission Approves LEDA Funds for Ideum, LLC
Posted: June 18, 2018 On May 17, the Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved $75,000 in LEDA funds for Ideum, LLC, a local company based out of Corrales, NM. Ideum, LLC submitted an application to the County earlier this year for assistance under the LEDA ordinance. The application detailed how the funding would be used for development and … Read More
County Initiates Aggressive Energy Efficiency Project
Beginning in 2016, Sandoval County leadership began assessing new ways to save money and reduce the environmental impact of our facilities. Then, in 2017, the County made significant strides towards a more sustainable and financially responsible future by signing an agreement that will upgrade facilities across the County using New Mexico’s Guaranteed Utility Savings Contract and Pricing Agreement. With annual … Read More
Treasurer’s Office Offers Property Tax Payment Outreach Program
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is reaching out to seniors and other community members in the county to offer one-on-one property tax payment opportunities at local community and senior centers. This program makes property tax payment easy and also helps the County collect taxes in a timely manner. The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office Outreach Program began in 2014 and was … Read More
County Hires New Director of Public Works
Sandoval County is pleased to announce that Mark Hatzenbuhler has been hired as the new director for the Public Works Department. With more than 25 years of work experience, 11 of which have been with Sandoval County, Hatzenbuhler brings a strong base of experience and knowledge to the Public Works Department. Most recently, Hatzenbuhler served as the assistant director for … Read More
Fire Department Adds K-9’s to Rescue Squad
The Sandoval County Fire Department is proud to announce the addition of two new K-9 team members – Quattro and KT. These two K-9’s, along with their human firefighter handlers, work with the Rio Grande Basin Heavy Technical Rescue Team (Rio Grande Basin HTRT) to do search and rescue work. The Rio Grande Basin HTRT is made up of members … Read More