By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body gave final approval Thursday to the sale of $18 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, clearing the way for road reconstruction, public safety equipment and quality-of-life upgrades across the city. The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 6 on second reading, authorizing the bond issuance. No […]
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Reaching for the sky: New RRPS superintendent seeking gains at high-performing district
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. The year is 2040. The Rio Rancho Events Center is packed, as the community celebrates hundreds of newly minted graduates of a local high school. They are asked to stand, arranged by their plans for after high school. Eventually, every graduate is standing, and the community embraces its status as […]
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Rio Rancho council to hear economic development updates Tuesday
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho residents will get a look at the city’s strategy for attracting jobs and investment Tuesday when the Governing Body holds a work session focused on economic development. The 3 p.m. session in Council Chambers includes an economic development overview and an update from Economic Development Manager Alberto Solis, […]
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Rio Rancho activates 3 new speed cameras on deadly N.M. 528
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Three new speed cameras went live Monday on N.M. 528 — the Rio Rancho corridor that has seen two fatal crashes in seven weeks and claimed seven lives in 18 months — as state and city officials escalate automated enforcement on the highway. Rio Rancho police deployed the units today, […]
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Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 12-14)
The middle of June is packing a serious punch. From outdoor movies, stand-up comedy and live patio tunes right here in the Sandoval County area to major music tours and massive cultural festivals down the road, there is something happening for everyone. Pack your sunscreen and your camping chairs—here is your look at what’s on […]
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Rio Rancho Governing Body set to finalize $18M voter-approved bond, consider MAC tap room and 350-home development
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho voters said yes in March — now the Governing Body is set to make it official. The council convenes Thursday night to cast a final vote on $18 million in voter-approved General Obligation bonds and take up a packed agenda of zoning decisions with wide community impact. $18M […]
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Celebrating freedom: Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with free community festival
Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with a free community celebration Saturday, June 20 at Haynes Park, bringing together music, food and performance to honor the emancipation of enslaved Americans. The City of Rio Rancho hosts the event June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE. Entertainment includes a Caribbean […]
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Speed camera citations more than doubled in May as Unser Boulevard becomes Rio Rancho’s top speeding corridor
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s speed cameras issued 7,095 citations in May — nearly triple April’s total — as camera deployment shifted heavily onto Unser Boulevard, the city’s busiest north-south corridor. Data from vendor Verra Mobility shows the Safe Traffic Operations Program monitored more than 1 million vehicle passes in May, flagging 12,996 […]
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Thousands pack Rio Rancho park for Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County held its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, drawing an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people to a free, family-friendly event that organizers said exceeded every expectation. Tiffany Gravelle, CEO of THE BLOCK — the festival’s presenting sponsor — said partnering with Sandoval County […]
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Rio Rancho adding 3 speed cameras to N.M. 528, a road that has killed 7 in 18 months
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Three new speed cameras are headed to N.M. 528 — the Rio Rancho corridor that has seen two fatal crashes in six weeks and claimed seven lives in 18 months — as state and city officials escalate automated enforcement on the highway. Rio Rancho police will deploy the units June […]