Rio Rancho walks away from the2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. The legislature funded all but one of the nine priorities the city’s Governing Body approved in […]
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Mayoral campaign cash race: Piland out-raises Wymer in first runoff report, but trails in total funds raised
Alexandria Piland out-raised Paul Wymer in the first campaign finance reporting period of the Rio Rancho mayoral runoff — and holds nearly double his cash on hand — as both candidates make their final financial push before the April 14 election. Piland’s committee, Elect Alexandria, raised $18,185 in the first runoff reporting period to Wymer’s […]
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No fooling: Rio Rancho outdoor watering restrictions take effect April 1
Rio Rancho residents must follow outdoor watering restrictions starting April 1, through Oct. 31, under the city’s annual water conservation program. Spray irrigation — including sprinklers and any device that propels water as droplets — is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily for all properties within city limits. Hand watering is permitted during […]
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Rio Rancho firefighters get $26K state grant for new gear
Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue will receive $26,112.50 in state equipment funding to outfit 11 new firefighter positions, part of a $1.6 million grant program the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration announced. The funds will cover personal protective equipment for new hires, including turnout coats, pants and helmets. Rio Rancho is one of […]
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Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after hospital attack on nurse, officer
A patient at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho attacked a nurse and a responding police officer — and attempted to grab the officer’s firearm — in an early-morning emergency room incident last week, according to court documents filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court. Rio Rancho police responded around 1 a.m. on March 24 […]
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Meet the new guard, same as the old guard: Rio Rancho councilors, judge sworn in for new terms
Three reelected city officials officially took their oaths of office Thursday night during a public ceremony at Rio Rancho City Hall, marking the transition to their new leadership terms that begin April 1. The ceremony, presided over by Mayor Gregg Hull, honored the victors of the March 3 Municipal Officer Election. Taking their oaths were […]
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Rio Rancho keeps growing: Council greenlights 109 new townhomes, $3.8 million in infrastructure spending
The Rio Rancho Governing Body greenlit a major multi-family housing development and several infrastructure improvements during its meeting Thursday, signaling continued growth for the city. Councilors voted to approve a site plan for the Encore multi-family subdivision, an 11-acre project located along Broadmoor Boulevard. The development will feature 109 units across 28 lots, designed as […]
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Rio Rancho’s weekly ‘Resist Tyranny’ protest persists alongside ‘NO KINGS’ rally in Albuquerque
While thousands are expected to pack the streets of Northeast Albuquerque this Saturday for a massive “NO KINGS” demonstration, a smaller but persistent group of activists in Rio Rancho will continue a weekly protest tradition that has spanned nearly six months. The Albuquerque march, organized by Indivisible Albuquerque and the No Kings Coalition, is part […]
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Grab your leash and get ready to laugh: The Rio Rancho weekend preview is here
Rio Rancho is set for a weekend of high-profile entertainment, four-legged festivities, and cultural celebrations as the city closes out the month of March. From a visit by a “Saturday Night Live” veteran to a massive pet-themed festival at Cabezon Park, here is a preview of the events scheduled for March 27–29. Leslie Jones headlining […]
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Rio Rancho council takes up housing, infrastructure and public safety at Thursday meeting
Rio Rancho residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed 109-unit townhome development, a $1.2 million library parking lot overhaul, and several other major spending items when the City Governing Body meets Thursday. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE. It can […]