Del Norte Credit Union will open a new branch in Rio Rancho in early 2026, marking the latest expansion for the Albuquerque-based financial institution. The Southern Financial Center will be located at 2518 Southern Blvd. SE, the credit union announced Wednesday. “We’re excited to grow our presence in Rio Rancho,” said John Molenda, president and […]
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Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution
Bernalillo Police Department officers seized multiple controlled substances after executing a search warrant on a vehicle and backpack, authorities announced on social media Tuesday. Officers discovered fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, methamphetamine and Xanax during the vehicle search, according to the department. A separate search of a backpack yielded two fentanyl pills and 38 grams of […]
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Bernalillo County crews brace for first significant East Mountains snow of the season
Bernalillo County Public Works crews are on alert as a winter storm is expected to move into the East Mountains on Wednesday afternoon and continue into Thursday morning, bringing the possibility of 1 to 3 inches of snow in Tijeras Canyon and nearby high-elevation communities. Forecasts show only a light dusting, if any, for the […]
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Bernalillo County commissioner touts major infrastructure investments in East Mountains
East Mountains residents will see the first major renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center in 50 years, along with new recurring funding for road maintenance, Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced in a district update. Olivas said he secured millions of dollars for the community center overhaul and obtained ongoing funding dedicated to improving and […]
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Mountainair to induct former mayor to 2026 Hall of Excellence
The Town of Mountainair will induct former Mayor Carl Ivey into its 2026 Hall of Excellence, honoring his nearly four years of service leading the community and his decades-long commitment to education. According to Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto, Ivey and his wife, Ruth, moved to Mountainair from Albuquerque in 1985 and opened Alpine Motors, a […]
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Mountainair gears up for holidays with parade, Grinchmas and New Year’s Eve dance
The Town of Mountainair will host its annual Christmas parade Dec. 20, followed by holiday celebrations and a New Year’s Eve dance to close out 2025. The Christmas parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. with lineup starting at 5 p.m. on Limit Avenue by Highway 60. Residents interested in entering floats or participating in groups […]
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Castelion to hold community meetings in Rio Rancho on controversial missile facility
Castelion Corporation executives will answer questions about their approved hypersonic missile manufacturing facility during three public sessions this week. The meetings offer Rio Rancho and Sandoval County residents another chance to question company officials about Project Ranger, the 1,000-acre facility that will be located 3 miles west of Rio Rancho city limits in unincorporated Sandoval […]
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Dog shot multiple times during walk in Rio Rancho
A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care. Nicole Tatum told KOB-TV that a red Jeep with no doors drove onto the trail where her dogs were playing when […]
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Fundraiser launched for Rio Rancho family after water main break destroys home
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a Rio Rancho family whose home was destroyed after a city water main burst on Western Hills Drive Southeast. The fundraiser for the Sedillo family has raised $2,355 as of Tuesday, according to the campaign page. The water main break occurred at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 21 near […]
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Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility
A longtime New Mexico environmental activist is raising funds for legal action to halt a controversial hypersonic missile manufacturing facility approved in Sandoval County, alleging procedural violations and safety concerns. Elaine Cimino, who has lived in New Mexico for more than 30 years, launched a petition and GoFundMe campaign this month seeking to stop Project […]