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After several tense, grueling hours discussing multiple redistricting plans that included two new alternative plans, the Sandoval County Commission voted 3-2 on Thursday to OK Plan D as the next commission district map. Under Plan D, put forth by former Republican legislator Rod Adair through his business New Mexico Demographic Research on Nov. 18, District 3 covers the northern part of Rio Rancho, rather than running along the eastern border as before. Additionally, Algodones moves from District 1 to District 5.

Sandoval County considers no-tolerance cannabis policy Sandoval County Administration Building With the legalization of recreational cannabis use passing at the state level earlier this year, the Sandoval County manager presented an updated zero-tolerance drug policy to commissioners. At the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, County Manager Wayne Johnson presented a policy that would test all new employees. The policy does not include random testing but does include incidental testing if there is probable cause. Under the current policy, only positions deemed as high-ris...

County takes roads from inventory, plans old courthouse fixes BERNALILLO  — The public works director was in the spotlight for the majority of Thursday night’s 40-minute Sandoval County Commission meeting. Commissioners approved the 2021 Sandoval County Road Inventory and a contract for over $91,400 to repair the Old Courthouse in Bernalillo. Roads removed from the inventory can be placed back on the list as long as the county gets the right of way before the end of next week, said Public Works Director Mark Hatzenbuhler. The director wanted to make this clear because two roads in Placit...