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The climbing wall is always a hit at the Mayor's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 20th edition this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s 20th annual Sunday is Funday returns this weekend

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Rio Rancho families can celebrate two decades of community tradition this Sunday when the city’s largest annual gathering returns to Haynes Park for an afternoon of affordable fun that has […]

Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council will consider several significant development proposals and zoning changes during its regular meeting Thursday, including postponing the possible adoption of a master plan for the […]

Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library, located at 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Three Rio Rancho-area state representatives are teaming up to help local parents navigate New Mexico’s early childhood education programs during a special community event this Friday. Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan […]

Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE's flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show's 31-year history.
Posted inRio Rancho

WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8, 2025August 15, 2025

Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first […]

The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across all city schools.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Rio Rancho drivers face increased traffic enforcement and steeper fines as students return to school, with police promising “no warnings, no excuses” for violations. The Rio Rancho Police Department launched […]

Posted inMusic, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Two Rio Rancho community choruses are casting a wide net for new members as they prepare to launch their 2025 season next month. The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s […]

RioTECH Career Technical Education High School opens as a $55 million state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in skilled trades and technology.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Not your typical high school. RioTECH, Rio Rancho Public Schools’ newest campus, opens next week with a focus on career-oriented education. The school hosted a community night Wednesday to show […]

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.
Posted inRio Rancho

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA 

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 29, 2025

A Mountainair native and 13-year Army veteran received a donated wheelchair Saturday that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans’ system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled […]

A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach that has helped the city achieve a 16% drop in crime over two years.
Posted inRio Rancho

Rio Rancho police officer delivers DoorDash order after arresting driver

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach […]

Intel Corp. has told state officials it’s laying off workers at the Rio Rancho plant.
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Rio Rancho

Intel to cut more than 220 Rio Rancho Jobs

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Intel Corp. has told state officials it’s laying off workers at the Rio Rancho plant. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, 227 positions will be […]

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