Rio Rancho is about to become a major renewable energy source for New Mexico as work on a billion-dollar, two-phase solar project nears completion. Clēnera, a privately held renewable energy company based in Boise, Idaho, is the developer of the Atrisco Solar and Quail Ranch Solar projects located just north of Double Eagle II Airport. […]
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Lawsuit Filed Against RRPS Alleges Inappropriate Touching by Middle School Teacher
The parent of a student enrolled at Lincoln Middle School in 2022, filed a civil lawsuit in April against Rio Rancho Public Schools, the superintendent and principal of the school, alleging his daughter was sexually harassed by a teacher. The lawsuit alleges that on April 4, 2022, a female student was in Todd Ganger’s classroom […]
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Officials Search for Bosque Fires Suspect
The Rio Rancho Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for a suspect who set fires in the Bosque. On the evening of May 19, Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of fires in the Bosque Open Space near the River’s Edge II development. An Albuquerque Fire and Rescue (AFR) wildland response was requested […]
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Rio Rancho Installs Library Lockers
The City of Rio Rancho has made reading even more accessible with library lockers. In February, Rio Rancho began installing lockers outside of two of its libraries as a way to encourage reading and make books and other media items more accessible. How it works The new library lockers allow a library user to place […]
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RRPD: Sushi Shoplifter Accused of Attempting to Steal Ambulance
A Colorado man is accused of attempting to steal an ambulance while EMS workers gave aid to a patient inside. According to a criminal complaint, around 6:36 p.m. April 28, Rio Rancho Police were dispatched to the Smith’s at 1000 N.M. 528 about the attempted theft of an ambulance. Officers arrived and detained 37-year-old Keith […]
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Rio Rancho Teen Accused in Homicide
A Rio Rancho teen was arrested and charged this week in connection with the recent stabbing death of an Albuquerque woman. According to a press release, Rio Rancho Police Department Criminal Investigations Division identified the suspect as 17-year-old Joshua Xavier Mora who is facing charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The victim, 44-year-old […]
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Great American Clean Up
Rio Rancho’s Great American Clean-Up returns on May 4 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 pm. and volunteers are needed. Help keep Rio Rancho clean by removing neighborhood and roadside litter. All cleaning supplies will be provided. The deadline to register is April 26 and the first 300 volunteers will receive a special thank-you gift for […]
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James Beard Semi-finalist Brings Smash-Style Burgers, Spicy Chicken to Rio Rancho
A James Beard Award semifinalist from New Mexico is expanding to Rio Rancho. Basit Gauba, a restaurant and food truck owner from Albuquerque, is preparing to bring two of his restaurants to Rio Rancho’s new indoor/outdoor retail and event space, The Block, which is set to open in June. Gauba, owner of Tikka Spice Desi […]
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Santa Fe Police Officer Accused of Battery in Rio Rancho
A Santa Fe Police officer was arrested in Rio Rancho earlier this month for battery against a household member. Rio Rancho Police were called to a home on 4th Ave. NE on April 9 to investigate a 911 hangup. According to a criminal complaint, a woman at the residence said that she called 911 after […]
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Laguna Burger Has Successful Rio Rancho Opening
The grand opening of the Rio Rancho location of Laguna Burger was a smash success. Several hundred people showed up throughout the day to get a taste of the famous sandwich. According to Skip Sayre, former chief of sales for Laguna Corporation, which owns the franchise, it’s another milestone for one of the most successful […]