The Rio Rancho Police Department will replace its current mobile speed enforcement cameras with updated equipment on Dec. 13. The new equipment, consisting of 10 units, will replace vehicle-based automated cameras currently used in the city’s Safe Traffic Operations Program, known as STOP. The change comes as existing vehicle equipment is being phased out, according […]
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State allocates emergency funds to provide water to Melody Ranch community
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized $250,000 in emergency state funding to provide water to residents of Melody Ranch in Torrance County. Executive Order 2025-373 directs the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration to allocate the funds to the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for water distribution and quality testing […]
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Explosion rocks Artesia refinery
An explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery prompted authorities to urge residents to shelter indoors Friday as thick smoke drifted over parts of this southeastern New Mexico city. The Artesia Police Department responded to the incident at the refinery and asked residents to avoid the area around First Street and Main, as well as […]
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Sandoval County to honor Native American artists at November reception
Sandoval County will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an artists’ reception honoring two artists whose work has reached millions worldwide. The reception, scheduled for Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, will feature Mateo Romero of the Pueblo of Cochiti and Jason D. Valencia of the Pueblo of […]
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Juvenile arrested after armed incident prompts lockdown in Rio Rancho neighborhood
A juvenile was arrested on weapons charges Thursday night after an incident prompted a lockdown in the Corrales Heights neighborhood, police said. Rio Rancho Police Department officers responded to reports of armed subjects near San Juan de Rio Drive SE at approximately 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, according to Capt. Nick Army. Officers located a juvenile […]
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New Mexico Sen. Nava receives national leadership recognition
New Mexico State Sen. Cindy Nava has been named a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, the Council of State Governments announced. Nava, who represents a district covering parts of Sandoval County, is among 20 emerging state officials from 18 states recognized for their bipartisan leadership and dedication to public service […]
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A less scary Halloween?
Police are encouraging community members to think safety first this Halloween. The Corrales Police Department Monday sent out a list of safety tips to ensure everyone can enjoy the holiday without incident. Those who plan on taking kids door-to-door for trick-or-treating should do so during the daylight hours and only in neighborhoods with safe pedestrian […]
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Rio Rancho to host Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet adoption event
Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet festival and adoption event Saturday at Cabezon Park. The “Dia De Los Perros (Y Gatos)” Pet Fiesta & Adopt-A-Thon runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the park. The event combines traditional Day of the Dead celebrations […]
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New Mexico allocates $30 million for food aid as federal SNAP benefits are set to be halted
New Mexico will provide $30 million in emergency food assistance starting Nov. 1 to replace suspended federal nutrition benefits for roughly 460,000 residents, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday at an Albuquerque press conference. The state funding will partially offset the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture will […]
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Estancia library closes indefinitely after vehicle strikes electrical equipment
The Estancia Public Library has closed indefinitely after a vehicle struck its electrical boxes, forcing the power company to shut off electricity to the facility, according to a social media announcement from library officials. The library turned over security camera footage of the incident to the Estancia Police Department, according to the announcement. No information […]