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Grab your boots and your wallet: High-energy country and handcrafted treasures hit Rio Rancho

From high-octane country-rock at the arena to handcrafted treasures at the countyโ€™s annual craft fair, Rio Rancho is gearing up for a diverse weekend of entertainment and fun. Whether you are looking to enjoy live music under the stars or find a unique gift for upcoming spring celebrations, the next few days offer something for […]

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Letter to the editor: Ezee Fiber commits to communication, accountability in Corrales

Submitted by Carlos Rosas, SVP & General Manager, Southwest Region, Ezee Fiber In response to:ย โ€œCorrales Gets Fiber: Will Ezee Deliver on Promises of Communication and Cleanup?โ€ โ€” April 1, 2026 We appreciate the Corrales Commentโ€™s thoughtful coverage of Ezee Fiberโ€™s upcoming construction work, and we share Mayor Hashimotoโ€™s desire to see our commitments met. Accountability is healthy, […]

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Street talk: Road priorities, gravel fallout keep Corrales council grounded

Tuesday’s Corrales Village Council meeting took place almost entirely at ground level. Or street level, if one prefers. The council approved a new policy governing road paving, repair and maintenance procedures for the village. Corrales will now use a 10-point classification system โ€” based on safety, traffic volume and other factors โ€” to decide where […]

Posted inRio Rancho

Wymer outspent, outraised Piland and won big in mayoral election

Paul Wymer’s larger campaign war chest helped fuel a landslide victory in Rio Rancho’s mayoral runoff Tuesday, with unofficial results showing him defeating Alexandria Piland 63% to 37%. Wymer’s “Paul Wymer for Mayor” committee raised $92,418 and spent $84,394 through the final pre-election reporting deadline, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Rio Rancho […]

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Suspect in custody after shooting, manhunt shuts down Rail Runner, cancels Bernalillo school

A man is in custody after an early-morning shooting near U.S. Highway 550 in Bernalillo triggered a multi-agency manhunt Tuesday that shut down Rail Runner service and forced Bernalillo Public Schools to cancel classes for the day. Bernalillo police responded around 4:49 a.m. after a 911 caller reported someone firing at their vehicle on westbound […]

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Rio Rancho voters choose their next mayor Tuesday โ€” here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls

Rio Rancho voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor โ€” and the choice couldn’t be clearer. District 4 City Councilor Paul Wymer, a licensed architect and planner with more than 40 years in Rio Rancho, faces Alexandria Piland, a retired union teacher and former Sandoval County Democratic Party chair, in […]

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Rio Rancho runoff on pace to top March turnout โ€” if Election Day holds

Rio Rancho’s mayoral runoff is on pace to exceed total turnout from March’s six-candidate municipal election โ€” a potentially historic result for a race that typically draws far fewer voters. The city clerk’s office reported 10,230 early votes cast in the runoff, representing 12.5% of the city’s 81,919 registered voters ahead of Tuesdayโ€™s election. That […]