Valles Caldera National Preserve will mark its 25th anniversary with a special three-day celebration from July 25-27, featuring new attractions, cultural performances and extended evening hours for stargazing. The anniversary festivities will kick off on Friday, July 25, the preserve’s actual 25th birthday, with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies highlighting major new additions to the park. At […]
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Hundreds of Rio Rancho students hit by federal funding delay
Rio Rancho Public Schools leaders are seeking ways to absorb the loss of about $780,000 in federal aid due to a pause in payments. RRPS Spokesperson Wyndham Kemsley said the amount is less than what’s being withheld from other districts around the state, but the loss of any federal funding is cause for concern. Kemsley […]
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Sandoval County dispatch center opens but Rio Rancho challenges its readiness
The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC) isn’t just a new dispatch hub, says Deputy County Manager Eric Masterson. The building, which began taking calls July 1, also represents an opportunity to create a culture of excellence from the ground up, he said. County officials say it’s the first large-scale dispatch center […]
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Tamaya Mist Spa launches new membership program with local discounts for Sandoval County residents
Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya has announced a new membership program and seasonal offers designed to provide a total wellbeing retreat in the serene Southwestern setting of the Santa Ana Pueblo. The nationally ranked spa at Hyatt Regency Tamaya announced the membership program alongside seasonal summer specials, providing both locals and […]
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Man shot at Rio Rancho’s Rainbow Park; two arrested
A shooting at Rainbow Park Thursday morning left one adult male hospitalized and prompted police to arrest two people for questioning, disrupting what should have been a typical summer day at one of Rio Rancho’s busiest family recreation areas. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. at the 14.7-acre park located at 301 Southern Blvd. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Fair to bring smiles to faces in August
It’s almost time for the Torrance County Fair — an opportunity for families to enjoy time together and for children to show off their 4-H or Future Farmers of America projects. The fair royalty will be selected during a contest at 2 p.m. Aug. 3, with registration occurring an hour before the event. Participating in […]
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Veterans workshop to offer benefit assistance, legislative Q&A in Rio Rancho
New Mexico veterans are invited to a special workshop on July 16, hosted by the Legislative District Offices of Sen.Craig Brandt, Rep. Catherine Cullen and Rep. Alan Martinez. The event, taking place from 3-5 p.m., is designed to provide valuable resources and information regarding veteran benefits. Representatives from the Department of Veterans Services will be […]
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How to explore Sandoval County by bike and train
By Riann Martinez, Rio Metro Regional Transit District If you’re looking for a new way to explore central New Mexico, why not combine a scenic train ride with a bike adventure? With the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and a looping network of cycling locations in Sandoval County, it’s easier than ever to hop off […]
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State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility
Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to open in-district legislative offices. In 2023, the Legislature approved funding for in-district offices, which New Mexico hasn’t had since gaining statehood in 1912. At a […]
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What is and isn’t legal when ICE officers make an immigration arrest
By Arelis R. Hernández Undocumented immigrants are being swept off the streets by masked officersin plainclothes who refuse to give their names. Parents are being handcuffed in front of young children and escorted together onto buses and into detention centers. Officers are tackling people and smashing car windows as they make arrests. Videos of arrests […]