New Mexico health officials reported three additional measles cases in Santa Fe County on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 100 cases since the outbreak began earlier this year. All three new cases involve unvaccinated residents, according to the New Mexico Department of Health, continuing a pattern that has characterized the ongoing outbreak across the […]
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Rio Rancho’s 20th annual Sunday is Funday returns this weekend
Rio Rancho families can celebrate two decades of community tradition this Sunday when the city’s largest annual gathering returns to Haynes Park for an afternoon of affordable fun that has grown from 600 attendees to more than 6,400 participants. The Mayor’s Sunday is Funday, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Haynes Park, […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider several significant development proposals and zoning changes during its regular meeting Thursday, including postponing the possible adoption of a master plan for the Chamisa Hills area and approval of a major solar energy project. The governing body will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall to review 20 […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development
Sandoval County Commissioners are thinking about the next big economic development project for the area. At their Wednesday meeting, commissioners will consider a request from the New Mexico State Land Office and Sandoval County Economic Development to zone almost 529 acres of unplatted land in Rio Rancho Estates for industrial use. The zoning would permit […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families
Three Rio Rancho-area state representatives are teaming up to help local parents navigate New Mexico’s early childhood education programs during a special community event this Friday. Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library, located at 755 Loma Colorado […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval Signpost, Westside Albuquerque
$78M road project could end muddy commutes for thousands in Sandoval County
Thousands of Sandoval County residents who struggle with unpaved roads that become impassable during storms could get relief from a $77.9 million state highway project that would create the first major north-south paved route west of Unser Boulevard. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is finalizing plans to extend Paseo del Volcán seven miles from […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho
Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE’s flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show’s 31-year history. The event, announced Friday by the Rio Rancho Events Center, represents […]
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Sandoval County expands student government program, now offers high school credit
Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor welcomed four high school juniors and seniors into the third year of the county’s Junior Treasurer Program on Aug. 6, marking the program’s expansion from two to four participants and the addition of high school elective course credit. The selected students — Isaac Baca, Faith Young, Danielle Moody and Michael […]
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Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition
Sandoval County Animal Services has earned national recognition as a Best Friends 2024 No-Kill Shelter, meaning local pet owners and residents can be confident that animals entering the county system have a 90% chance of finding homes rather than being euthanized for space. The achievement places Sandoval County among an elite group of animal shelters […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement
Rio Rancho drivers face increased traffic enforcement and steeper fines as students return to school, with police promising “no warnings, no excuses” for violations. The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across […]