The tributes ran long and the tears came easy as Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull gaveled out of office April 23 as the city’s longest-serving mayor. Hull addressed the Governing Body for the final time, citing road reconstruction, the city’s aquifer recharge facility, a new permanent fund and a strengthened partnership with Intel Corporation among […]
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Car culture, Star Wars and community spirit: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide (April 24-26)
From the roar of classic engines to the cosmic festivities of a galaxy far, far away, Rio Rancho is set for a weekend of massive community gatherings. Whether you are looking for a unique deal on home leisure, a competitive night of trivia, or a chance to explore deep-rooted cultural traditions, the end of April […]
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Rio Rancho road construction picks up this summer as city maps out projects through 2028
Rio Rancho drivers will see road construction ramp up this summer and into 2028 as the city launches six road projects using state grants and voter-approved bond funds. City Public Works Department Director BJ Gottlieb told the Rio Rancho Governing Body during a work session Tuesday that two state Transportation Project Fund grant projects are […]
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Mayor Hull closes out 12 years at final meeting Thursday
Mayor Gregg Hull will gavel in his final Governing Body meeting Thursday after 12 years leading Rio Rancho — and he’ll do it with a contested vote on the agenda. The Governing Body meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Council Chambers for what will be Hull’s last regular meeting as mayor. Among the items on […]
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Street racing blamed in fatal NM 528 crash that killed Rio Rancho man, injured two others
A Rio Rancho man died and two others were seriously injured April 4 after police say he and another driver were racing at high speed on NM Highway 528 — a stretch where one of them had already been stopped for speeding that same morning — when he lost control and slammed into a turning […]
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Rio Rancho man accused of stalking, attacking mother hours after jail release
A Rio Rancho man faces five felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly battering his mother, stealing her computer and other belongings — and then smashing her truck’s windshield with a rock the day after his arrest, according to criminal complaints filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. Rio Rancho police filed the first complaint on April […]
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Rio Rancho speed cameras issued 3,400+ citations in March
Rio Rancho drivers racked up more than 3,400 speeding citations in March — generating up to $342,300 in potential fines — as the city’s automated speed camera network completed its second full month of live enforcement. Data from program vendor Verra Mobility shows cameras monitored 380,635 vehicles in March, flagging 4,484 violation events. Rio Rancho […]
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New fire station means faster response times, potential insurance savings for Rio Rancho residents
South Rio Rancho residents will get faster emergency response times — and homeowners across the city could see lower insurance rates — after the Governing Body unanimously approved a $13.7 million construction contract for Fire Station 8, the city’s first new fire station since 2011. Fire Chief James Wenzel said Station 8 directly relieves pressure […]
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Rio Rancho loses up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue while residents commute elsewhere for work
Rio Rancho is leaving up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue on the table because tens of thousands of its residents spend their workdays — and their money — somewhere else, according to a market analysis presented to Sandoval County commissioners. Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jerry Schalow told […]
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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 county’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 […]