A group of Sandoval County legislators are hosting a public capital outlay meeting in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, Sen.-elect Jay Block, R-Rio Rancho, House Republican Whip Alan Martinez, R- Rio Rancho, Rep. Joshua Hernandez, R-Rio Rancho, and Rep.-elect Catherine Cullen, R-Rio Rancho, will host the annual Capital Outlay […]
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Heinrich Announces 2024 Nominees to the United States Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees Dec. 19 to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. According to […]
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Stansbury drops out of Natural Resource ranking member race
Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s bid for House Natural Resources Committee ranking member spot has come to an end. Stansbury announced Tuesday that her bid for the spot was over. “I entered the race very late in the game, but I feel really good about it. You know, I ran because I believe strongly that we need more women […]
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Suspect in Custody After SWAT Standoff in Rio Rancho
A Rio Rancho man is in custody following a six-hour SWAT standoff, during which police say he fired several hundred rounds of ammunition along NM State Road 528 and from his residence. The man, named Eric Brusstar, now faces multiple charges. Brusstar was arrested without incident early Wednesday, Dec. 18, after the standoff ended around […]
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Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Office to permanently close this month
The Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Office will be shutting its doors permanently Dec. 27. The last day to schedule an appointment for service online or by phone (505-891-5014) is Dec. 20. The City of Rio Rancho local government has operated this office, located at 4114 Sabana Grande Ave. SE, for many years on behalf of […]
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Vista Grande Elementary Student Designs Ornament for National Christmas Tree
A Vista Grande Elementary School student has been chosen to represent New Mexico in the prestigious America Celebrates ornament display adorning the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. The honor goes to fifth grade student Maximo Risso, whose ornament design features a colorful sunset, a yucca, the Sandia Mountains and the state flag. The ornament […]
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WESST Appoints New President
WESST, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship, announced the appointment of Lindsey Kay as its new President, effective January 1. Kay, a seasoned leader and entrepreneur, brings over 14 years of experience to the role. She founded Paws and Stripes at the age of 24 and served as its Executive Director for […]
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Police searching for truck believed to be involved in hit-and-run that killed teenager
The Bernalillo Police Department is asking for help finding a vehicle and its driver believed to be involved in an incident that killed a teenager last week. A 15-year-old boy was struck and killed by a truck Nov. 29 near Avenida Bernalillo. The truck, believed to be a red Dodge RAM 1500, possibly a model […]
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Cheers to Expansion!
Turtle Mountain Brewing, a Rio Rancho staple, is relocating its brewing operations to its newly renovated, larger facility in Enchanted Hills, aiming to double its brewing capacity to meet growing demand. Contrary to rumors, the original location will remain open and the new brewery is set to start operations early next year. The new Turtle […]
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Rio Rancho eldercare worker among four charged with abusing assisted living residents
This story was originally pushed by New Mexico In Depth. It’s republished here with permission. By Bryant Furlow, New Mexico In Depth Four New Mexico caregivers have been criminally charged for abusing elderly residents at assisted living, group home and home care facilities in Rio Rancho, Las Vegas and Santa Fe, following investigations by the state’s […]