Category Archives: Current Issues

ES-CA Monthly Press Release–July 2019

Posted on July 23, 2019 by admin

EASTERN SANDOVAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION July 2019 Press Release Click on:  Signpost JUL 2019  

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Oil & Gas–Watchdog Report 9/25 P&Z Commission Meeting

Posted on October 7, 2018 by admin

I made it to the 9/25 P&Z commission meeting—and was glad to be a firsthand witness to events, and couldn’t resist adding my 2 cents worth (I stated that the ESCA position was no fracking in the ABQ Basin, we based … Continue reading →

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New County Resolution against gravel?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by admin

By Dick Ulmer – On Thursday evening, January 12, Placitas showed the new slate of County Commissioners just how strongly we feel about the gravel mines that threaten our property values, our water resources and even the air we breathe. … Continue reading →

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End the Sandoval County Hospital Tax

Posted on August 30, 2016 by admin

By Stephen M. Barro – The Presbyterian and UNM hospitals in Rio Rancho have improved access to health care for many area residents and contributed to county employment and economic development, but it does not follow that they should continue … Continue reading →

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Hospital Tax

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Chris Daul

The Sandoval County Commission held a work session on Wednesday, July 20th, to discuss the Hospital Tax.  Currently, Sandoval County residents are assessed a mill levy of 4.25% on their property taxes.  This money is then distributed to both Sandoval … Continue reading →

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Heinrich, Udall Introduce Buffalo Tract Protection Act

Posted on July 16, 2016 by admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2016) – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) introduced the Buffalo Tract Protection Act in response to deep concerns from local communities in southern Sandoval County about the negative impacts of a proposed … Continue reading →

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Kinder Morgan Pipeline Fact Sheet

Posted on July 14, 2016 by admin

Kinder Morgan Pipeline Fact Sheet Information provided by John McNerney

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Placitas West Oppose High Density Re-Zoning

Posted on July 10, 2016 by admin

By Chad Williams. The Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission will continue to hear arguments to allow urban size lots within Placitas West.  The request is for a 300% increase in density and against all measures within the Placitas Plan.  Remember, … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Tract Protection Act

Posted on July 10, 2016 by admin

Senator Martin Heinrich plans to introduce the “Buffalo Tract Protection Act” into Congress this year. ES-CA sent a letter of support  HeinrichLtrReAct_Jul2016 for the proposed Bill BuffaloTractHeinrichBill_July2016. If you want to send your individual letter, you can email it to his aide … Continue reading →

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Placitas Pipeline Info

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

Please review the info presented by John McNerney at the ESCA Community Meeting by clicking on this link    Placitas Pipelines info 2016

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