The new year saw new officers for the Rio Rancho Police Dept. A couple of pairs in a local department were part of their own brotherhood long before they put on the badge. The Parra brothers are turning heads in the Rio Rancho Police Department. The twin brothers Giovanni and Giuliano are two months into […]
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City Councilors Face Multiple Challengers
Three sitting City Councilors will each face multiple challengers in the March 5 municipal election in Rio Rancho, setting up a potential shakeup on the Governing Body. Incumbants Jim Owen (District 1) and Paul Wymer (District 4) will be up against two opponents in their re-election efforts, and Nicole Dahn List (District 6) has three […]
Rio Rancho Municipal Election
Early Voting Locations Broadmoor Senior Center (Clerk’s Annex), 3241 Broadmoor Blvd Plaza @ Unser Marketplace, 701 Unser Blvd Unit A12 Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd Rio Rancho MVD, 4114 Sabana Grande Ave SE The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd Rio West Business Center, 103 Rio Rancho Blvd Suite B1 Election […]
700 sign petition protesting natural gas facility
In February 2011, about 28,000 customers statewide lost access to natural gas. That was the last time NM Gas Co. had to cut off service to customers due to lack of adequate supplies.
Community Briefs
Toddler Storytime Bring your tot in for story time at the Martha Liebert Public Library! Take this opportunity to hear stories, read out loud, enjoy snacks in-between, and then end with a craft for you to take home! Not a toddler but just want a story? No worries! All children are welcome and encouraged to […]
City Officers, Bonds on the March Ballot
The municipal election for the City of Rio Rancho will take place on Tuesday, March 5. The election will be held to elect three City Councilors to a four-year term: Councilor District 1, City Councilor District 4, and City Councilor District 6. Citywide, voters will also be asked to consider three General Obligation Bond questions […]
Two Detention Center Officers Die in One Week
A Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer died last week in Rio Rancho — the second off-duty death of an MDC officer in 24 hours. The Rio Rancho Police Department, which is handling the investigation, identified the officer as Melissa Trujillo. A GoFundMe page was started for Trujillo, 36, to help with funeral expenses and support her children. […]
Community Briefs
Earthquakes in Sandoval County? If you were in or around Cuba and felt the ground shake last week, you weren’t imagining it. U.S. Geological Survey data shows two earthquakes on Wednesday, December 20 shook the Santa Fe National Forest. A 2.5-magnitude earthquake happened at 3 p.m., then a 3.5-magnitude earthquake happened around 4:45 p.m. According […]
Recycle Your Tree!
PNM and the City of Rio Rancho are offering free Christmas tree recycling. More than 10,000 trees are expected to be recycled at the New Mexico sites, saving valuable landfill space, and generating water-savings and protective mulch. Crews from PNM Vegetation Management and Rio Rancho’s Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Division will grind the trees into […]
Family of Man Killed By Rio Rancho Police File Lawsuit
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by Rio Rancho police officers in January 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the police department. According to the lawsuit, on January 26, 2022, police responded to a 911 call involving domestic disturbance at a home on the 4600 block […]