Rio Rancho drivers navigating the Broadmoor Boulevard corridor face continued road closures this week as the $8.4 million reconstruction project moves through its most disruptive phase yet, with key closures expected to remain in place through Thursday. Southbound Country Club Drive is closed between St. Andrews Drive and Oakmount Drive, and Broadmoor Boulevard is closed […]
Kevin Hendricks
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.
Posted inRio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho
Albuquerque launches $62M Unser-Paseo overhaul, here’s what it means for Rio Rancho, Westside commuters
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo council to take up address overhaul, fire station funding Monday
Bernalillo residents with incorrect or out-of-sequence property addresses could see changes coming — and faster 911 response times — if the town council adopts a new address standardization ordinance at its Monday meeting. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, 829 S Camino del Pueblo. Proposed Ordinance 368 would require the town’s […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Internal documents show Bernalillo school official shielded abusive teacher for years
The state court lawsuit against a Bernalillo Public Schools teacher, previously reported by The Sandoval Signpost, settled earlier this month though officials remain mum on the details. But a new federal lawsuit expands on the allegations in the state case and an investigation by the Signpost into the school district’s hiring and disciplinary practices reveal […]
Posted in+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho
From charity to comedy: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide
From shaving heads for a cause to a “Brunch with the Bunny,” Rio Rancho’s weekend lineup offers a blend of charity, community commerce and early spring festivities. Whether you are looking to support childhood cancer research or shop local artisans, here is what’s happening in the City of Vision. Firefighters Face the Razor for St. […]
Posted in+Arts & Culture, Jemez & Jemez Spring
Generations of clay: Santa Clara Pueblo artist shares traditional pottery at Jemez Historic Site
A Santa Clara Pueblo artist will demonstrate traditional pottery-making techniques at Jemez Historic Site on Saturday, March 28. Victoria Martinez Naranjo will guide visitors through hand-building methods passed down through generations, shaping clay vessels used to carry the promise of next season’s harvest. She will also share stories connected to the cultural significance of the […]
Posted inElections & Politics, Rio Rancho
A $500,000 question: Mayoral runoff candidates agree on November elections, split on Voter ID
Fewer than 1 in 6 Rio Rancho residents voted in the March 3 election that will determine who runs New Mexico’s third-largest city — and the roughly $500,000 it cost taxpayers to hold that election won’t fix a single pothole. City Councilor Paul Wymer and former Sandoval County Democratic Party chair Alexandria Piland square off […]
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho
Community will get a chance to influence Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $253 million budget
Rio Rancho families have a narrow window to shape the future of their schools — and the clock is already running. Dr. Robert Dodd, the first new superintendent Rio Rancho Public Schools has seen in 31 years, launched a 100-day community listening plan this month. What families, staff and students tell him will directly drive […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho
20-year-old man facing charges after allegedly battering woman holding an infant
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly battering a woman who was holding her infant and damaging several vehicles during a March 15 incident in Corrales Heights. The man was charged with attempt to commit child abuse not resulting in death or great bodily harm, two counts of criminal damage to property over […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Placitas, Sandoval Signpost
One small step toward a safer Placitas
Community content submitted by KUPR Imagine a wildfire on the mountain this summer, wind-driven and rapidly moving toward the village and surrounding neighborhoods. In this scenario, PNM has turned off power and most of eastern Placitas is on the only road out – gridlocked on NM165, experiencing limited communication with the outside world. As the […]