Eleven weeks. One night a week. And for many participants, a completely changed perspective on the people who patrol their streets. The Rio Rancho Police Department’s Citizens’ Police Academy is currently underway, with roughly two dozen residents getting an inside look at how one of New Mexico’s fastest-growing cities keeps itself safe. The program, which […]
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Rio Rancho police, fire departments report mixed results in 2025
Rio Rancho’s police and fire departments handled tens of thousands of calls in 2025, with new data showing faster fire response times but a notable rise in structure fires and a wide spread in police response times depending on call urgency. The Rio Rancho Police Department received 66,232 total calls for service between Jan. 1 […]
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Why is a mayoral candidate suing the City of Rio Rancho?
A federal lawsuit alleging that Rio Rancho has systematically ignored its own legislative rules has become a central pillar for one candidate in the city’s upcoming mayoral race. The city denies the allegations in the lawsuit and maintains that it has complied with all applicable rules and regulations. Corrine Rios, the lead plaintiff in Rios […]
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New Mexico Goatheads unveil mascot, Avalanche affiliation
The New Mexico Goatheads have announced a multi-year NHL affiliation agreement with the Colorado Avalanche, establishing a formal player development pipeline as the franchise prepares to begin play in fall 2026. Under the agreement, the Goatheads will serve as the ECHL affiliate of both the Avalanche and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. […]
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High demand sparks growth: Broadmoor Senior Center’s Phase 2 nears completion
Construction on a major expansion of the Broadmoor Senior Center is expected to wrap up by the end of March, adding a new multipurpose room and a sprawling outdoor terrace to the facility. The Broadmoor Senior Center is undergoing planned renovations as part of its second phase after serving thousands of senior citizens over the […]
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Bowling tournament set to raise funds for veteran-owned businesses in Rio Rancho
The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Back Our Veterans” Bowling Tournament has sold out, organizers announced, signaling strong community support for an event aimed at raising grant funding for veteran-owned businesses. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tenpins & More, 1416 Deborah Road, Rio Rancho. “To […]
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New Mexico Goatheads to unveil NHL affiliation, mascot this weekend
The New Mexico Goatheads will reveal their NHL affiliation and introduce their mascot to the public for the first time Saturday at THE BLOCK in Rio Rancho. Doors open at 11 a.m. MT, with the live announcement scheduled for shortly after noon. The event is free and open to the public, and no RSVP is […]
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Man arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
New Mexico State Police have arrested a 34-year-old man on charges of kidnapping and sexual assault following an investigation involving a 13-year-old girl from Rio Rancho, authorities announced. The suspect was booked into the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center following his arrest Feb. 15. He faces charges of first-degree kidnapping, criminal sexual penetration of a […]
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Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue ready to break ground on new fire station
After years of planning, data collection and funding pursuits, Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is on the verge of breaking ground on Fire Station 8 — the city’s first new fire station since 2011 — with a bid closing March 26 and shovels expected in the ground as early as late April. Fire Chief James Wenzel […]
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Early voting turnout outpaces 2022 numbers in Rio Rancho municipal election
Early voting in Rio Rancho’s March 3 municipal election is tracking ahead of 2022 levels, City Clerk Noel Davis told the Governing Body during a work session Tuesday. Davis said 692 voters cast ballots during the first days of early voting at the Broadmoor Senior Center, which opened as the sole early voting site Feb. […]