By Glen Rosales The high school football landscape will look a lot different for the local teams under the New Mexico Activities Association’s most recent realignment for the upcoming two-year block. Rio Rancho and Cleveland high schools – as always – will be lumped together, but now the two perennial Class 6A championship contenders are […]
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Community Briefs
The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from eligible residents interested in filling seats on several Public Improvement District (PID) Boards. Individuals eligible (registered to vote with an address located within a PID’s boundaries) and interested in applying may do so by filling out an Online Interest Form (www.rrnm.gov/PIDBoard) no later than Monday, January […]
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Rio Rancho High School Tests Positive for Drugs in Water Testing
How prevalent are drugs in local schools? That’s the question a new pilot program underway by the state’s environment and health …
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Sue Cleveland Teacher Wins Prestigious Educator Award
Cleveland High School was abuzz with excitement today for New Mexico Secretary of Public Education Dr. Arsenio Romero’s visit, but the …
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Want to be a Rio Rancho City Councilor? Here’s How to Register as a Candidate
On March 5, 2024, the City of Rio Rancho will hold an election to elect City Councilors for Districts 1, 4, and 6 to 4-year terms…
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Winterfest Rings in the Holiday Spirit
Relive the festive joy of Winterfest, a past celebration that enchanted with a vibrant Christmas parade and joyful festivities, capturing …
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Applications Open for Home Repair Program
From now until Jan. 5, 2024, low to moderate-income Rio Rancho homeowners can apply for home repair assistance. The City of Rio Rancho has once again partnered with the non-profit Homewise, Inc., to administer this program. Assistance is capped at $25,000 for each home. Eligible expenses include: heating/mechanical systems, plumbing systems, roofs, door, windows, siding, […]
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Rio Rancho Police Warn of Officer Impersonators
Rio Rancho Police say they have taken several calls where individuals are calling citizens pretending to be RRPD officers. The scammers are advising people they have warrants, and requesting money over the phone to resolve them. RRPD issued an alert letting people know they will never request money for warrants. If you receive a similar […]
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Business Grants Awarded to Local Veteran-Owned Businesses
VBSC & RRCF support local veterans, granting small business aid to Popped Candy and Tanta Solutions & Acquisitions Inc. in Rio Rancho.
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PRC Regulators Get Earful at Natural Gas Facility Hearing
Chambers of commerce throughout the state expressed full support for a proposed $180 million Liquid Natural Gas storage facility that would be built west of Rio Rancho during the first half of a public hearing before Public Regulation Commissioners on Monday (Nov. 20). But there was plenty of opposition from residents and ratepayers of New […]