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 […]
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Twelve years later: Mayor Hull will exit office with a transformed city and his eyes set on the governor’s mansion
When Gregg Hull found out he had been elected mayor of Rio Rancho in 2014, he was just walking through the door of his own watch party. Hull and his wife, Carrie, had spent election night at a church service, phones in the trunk. By the time they arrived, the crowd was already saying congratulations. […]
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Your voice in Santa Fe: Rio Rancho lawmakers to host Legislative Wrap-Up Town Hall
Rio Rancho residents can hear directly from their state legislators Thursday when five local lawmakers host a Legislative Wrap-Up Town Hall to recap the 2026 New Mexico legislative session. Representatives Catherine Cullen, Joshua Hernandez and Alan Martínez, along with Senators Craig Brandt and Jay Block, will brief the public on key legislation from the session […]
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Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after allegedly brandishing rifle during teen fight
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. […]