A Rio Rancho student who plans to create a business rescuing and rehoming laboratory animals has won a $5,000 scholarship from U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union. Hannah Aranda is earning dual degrees in biology and psychology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in preclinical neuroscience and […]
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Rio Rancho gets design money for replacement pathway in Enchanted Hills
A new state grant will extend enjoyment of Rio Rancho’s trails to more residents and visitors. The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded the city $50,807 for the redesign of 3.3 miles of asphalt trail along the Encantado Channel. According to the city’s application, the goal of the Enchanted Hills Encantado Channel neighborhood trail […]
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Winterfest coming to newly finished Campus Park
Rio Rancho’s winter wonderland will be on display Saturday. The 2025 version of Winterfest represents the latest iteration of an event that began more than two decades ago as a parade. Deputy City Manager Peter Wells told the Sandoval Signpost the location has changed over the years, with different elements added to the festivities from […]
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Del Norte Credit Union to open new Rio Rancho branch in 2026
Del Norte Credit Union will open a new branch in Rio Rancho in early 2026, marking the latest expansion for the Albuquerque-based financial institution. The Southern Financial Center will be located at 2518 Southern Blvd. SE, the credit union announced Wednesday. “We’re excited to grow our presence in Rio Rancho,” said John Molenda, president and […]
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Dog shot multiple times during walk in Rio Rancho
A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care. Nicole Tatum told KOB-TV that a red Jeep with no doors drove onto the trail where her dogs were playing when […]
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Fundraiser launched for Rio Rancho family after water main break destroys home
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist a Rio Rancho family whose home was destroyed after a city water main burst on Western Hills Drive Southeast. The fundraiser for the Sedillo family has raised $2,355 as of Tuesday, according to the campaign page. The water main break occurred at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 21 near […]
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Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility
A longtime New Mexico environmental activist is raising funds for legal action to halt a controversial hypersonic missile manufacturing facility approved in Sandoval County, alleging procedural violations and safety concerns. Elaine Cimino, who has lived in New Mexico for more than 30 years, launched a petition and GoFundMe campaign this month seeking to stop Project […]
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Sparklight hosting food drive for St. Felix Pantry through Dec. 2
Local internet provider Sparklight is collecting food donations through Dec. 2 to benefit St. Felix Pantry as demand increases among area families during the holiday season. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sparklight’s retail location at 7501 Nita Place NE in Rio Rancho. The location will […]
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Rio Rancho police food drive collects over 9,000 pounds
The Rio Rancho Police Department’s 17th annual food drive Saturday collected more than 5,000 pounds of food for St. Felix Pantry and about 4,000 pounds for Storehouse West. Tim Sheahan, president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry, confirmed his organization received over 5,000 pounds of donations from the event. Police officers collected non-perishable food items […]
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Rio Rancho police to hold 17th annual food drive Saturday
The Rio Rancho Police Department will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at seven grocery stores across the city. The 17th annual food drive will take place at: All donations will benefit St. Felix Pantry, which serves families in the Rio Rancho community. Police officers will deliver the […]