A Rio Rancho man was arrested last week after he allegedly emerged from his home armed with a rifle and forced three 13-year-old boys to fight in his driveway while threatening them with the weapon, according to court records filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. The 38-year-old man was arrested March 19 in Enchanted Hills […]
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Westside, Rio Rancho drivers have a new $62 million reason to hate rush hour
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
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Broadmoor project closures continue through Thursday, here’s how to get around them
Rio Rancho drivers navigating the Broadmoor Boulevard corridor face continued road closures this week as the $8.4 million reconstruction project moves through its most disruptive phase yet, with key closures expected to remain in place through Thursday. Southbound Country Club Drive is closed between St. Andrews Drive and Oakmount Drive, and Broadmoor Boulevard is closed […]
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Albuquerque launches $62M Unser-Paseo overhaul, here’s what it means for Rio Rancho, Westside commuters
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
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From charity to comedy: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide
From shaving heads for a cause to a “Brunch with the Bunny,” Rio Rancho’s weekend lineup offers a blend of charity, community commerce and early spring festivities. Whether you are looking to support childhood cancer research or shop local artisans, here is what’s happening in the City of Vision. Firefighters Face the Razor for St. […]
Posted inElections & Politics, Rio Rancho
A $500,000 question: Mayoral runoff candidates agree on November elections, split on Voter ID
Fewer than 1 in 6 Rio Rancho residents voted in the March 3 election that will determine who runs New Mexico’s third-largest city — and the roughly $500,000 it cost taxpayers to hold that election won’t fix a single pothole. City Councilor Paul Wymer and former Sandoval County Democratic Party chair Alexandria Piland square off […]
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Pacific Rim Food Park reborn with new name, new family-friendly focus
The closing of the Pacific Rim Food Park in the Northeast Heights left foodies with a hole in their menus but a new concept opened last year aims to fill it. With the weather warming up, we dropped by the the newly-named Albuquerque Food Park to check the vibe. Food trucks have captured the public […]
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Community will get a chance to influence Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $253 million budget
Rio Rancho families have a narrow window to shape the future of their schools — and the clock is already running. Dr. Robert Dodd, the first new superintendent Rio Rancho Public Schools has seen in 31 years, launched a 100-day community listening plan this month. What families, staff and students tell him will directly drive […]
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20-year-old man facing charges after allegedly battering woman holding an infant
A 20-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly battering a woman who was holding her infant and damaging several vehicles during a March 15 incident in Corrales Heights. The man was charged with attempt to commit child abuse not resulting in death or great bodily harm, two counts of criminal damage to property over […]
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Here’s why your water rates are going up, and what $63.4 million buys
Rio Rancho water customers will see modest but steady rate increases over the next five years — and in exchange, the city is promising safer drinking water, fewer main breaks, better fire protection and a long-term drought buffer. The Governing Body made that trade official on March 12 by approving a $63.4 million water and […]