Drag Bingo fundraiser at The BLOCK kicks off Rio Rancho Pride celebrations

A Drag Bingo night and a custom Pride dice raffle are raising money for Rio Rancho's first Pride event this June.

Rio Rancho’s first-ever Pride celebration is still two months out, but local organizers are already rolling — with Drag Bingo and a one-of-a-kind dice raffle.

The Imperial Sovereign Court of New Mexico hosts Drag Bingo with SHEnanigans on Friday, April 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE. Hosted by Dee Dee Van Carter, Empress XXXII, and Ben Jammin, Emperor XXXII, the family-friendly event features live performances, live vocals and prizes. A $25 donation gets you in the door to play; VIP seating is also available.

Separately, Rio Rancho community organizer and artist Madigan Ray is raffling custom Pride d20 dice — her TTRPG dice collection won First Place and Best in Show at the 2025 NM State Fair. Every $20 donation enters you into the raffle. Donations go through Venmo (@Madigan−Ray) or CashApp (MadiganRay).

Rio Rancho community organizer and artist Madigan Ray is raffling custom Pride d20 dice — her TTRPG dice collection won First Place and Best in Show at the 2025 NM State Fair. Every $20 donation enters you into the raffle. Donations go through Venmo (@Madigan−Ray) or CashApp (MadiganRay).
Rio Rancho community organizer and artist Madigan Ray is raffling custom Pride d20 dice — her TTRPG dice collection won First Place and Best in Show at the 2025 NM State Fair. Every $20 donation enters you into the raffle. Donations go through Venmo (@Madigan−Ray) or CashApp (MadiganRay).

All proceeds from both fundraisers support the Pride event on June 6 at Haynes Park — a free, community-funded celebration that will be the first of its kind in Rio Rancho and Sandoval County.


Support Sandoval County Pride

Drag Bingo with SHEnanigans

  • When: Friday, April 24, 7–9 p.m.
  • Where: The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho
  • Donation to play: $25
  • VIP seating: zeffy.com

Roll With Pride Dice Raffle

  • Entry: $20 per donation
  • Venmo: @Madigan-Ray | CashApp: $MadiganRay

Rio Rancho Pride — June 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.


Kevin Hendricks is an editor with nm.news where he oversees Sandoval County newsrooms. A native of Southeast ABQ, he reported for the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer before joining nm.news in 2024.

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