UPDATE:

SANDOVAL — Authorities released Sandoval schools from soft lockdown around 1 p.m. Monday after both schools were placed on lockdown in response to an online post.

Local and state law enforcement assured school authorities Monday afternoon the schools were never in danger. They say they have located the source of the alleged threat and a proceeding with the matter.

All after-school events will go on as scheduled including parent/ teacher conferences. Due to the Midterm Election, teacher conferences and Veteran’s Day, there is no school on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday this week.

SANDOVAL — Sandoval schools have been placed on soft lockdown this morning after the administration was made aware of an apparent threat made on social media early last week.

Police and the school are investigating the situation and have placed both schools on soft lockdown as an extra precaution.

The administration says it will update the situation as additional information becomes available.