Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico’s largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure. “Now […]
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Torrance County Democratic Party donates to Moriarty storehouse
The Bethel Community Storehouse welcomed donations of hundreds of dollars and food items from the Torrance County Democratic Party on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The storehouse, based in Moriarty, is a Christ-centered nonprofit that provides food, clothing and other necessities for those in need in Estancia Valley. It has been around for 38 years, Bethel Executive […]
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Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe
City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor. Wymer, who represents District 4 on the City Council, has not made a public announcement but confirmed to the Sandoval Signpost that he is running for mayor and he […]
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Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert
Two Rio Rancho youth choruses will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. “Sounds of the Season” will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located […]
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Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term
Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election. Tyler, a 24-year resident and military veteran who previously worked in law enforcement, said he wants to continue infrastructure and economic development projects in the northern part of the city. “I […]
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Rio Rancho residents sound alarm over hypersonic missile plant
Rio Rancho residents packed a Nov. 13 city council meeting to voice sharp divisions over a resolution that would provide water services to a controversial hypersonic missile manufacturing facility, with speakers citing both national security imperatives and environmental risks. The resolution, which authorizes the city manager to negotiate water and potentially wastewater services for Castelion’s […]
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County greenlights legislative agenda targeting IPRA, dispatchers and detention officer retention
Sandoval County Commissioners made key decisions regarding legislative priorities, juvenile detention and preserving professional firefighting in the Cuba area Nov. 12. With the 2026 legislative session just weeks away, Commissioners chose to OK a set of the county’s priorities, which staff and lobbyists will pursue in Santa Fe starting in January. The commission also signed […]
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Rio Rancho fire chief raises concerns about Project Ranger’s impact
Rio Rancho Fire Chief James Wenzel warned city councilors Thursday that a proposed high-hazard facility in Sandoval County could strain the city’s fire department resources and pose unique safety challenges. Wenzel told the council Nov. 13 that Project Ranger, planned for county property just outside city limits, will trigger automatic aid responses from Rio Rancho […]
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Sandoval County selected for hypersonic missile manufacturing facility
A California-based defense contractor has officially selected Sandoval County as the site for a 1,000-acre hypersonic missile manufacturing campus that promises to bring more than 300 jobs with average salaries of $100,000 to the area. Castelion announced Nov. 17 it chose Sandoval County for Project Ranger, a solid rocket motor manufacturing facility that will be […]
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Rio Rancho approves $1 million supporting controversial hypersonic missile facility
The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds. The governing body approved […]