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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 […]

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PRC Hearings Scheduled for Natural Gas Plant Near Rio Rancho

The public will have its chance to weigh on a controversial natural gas storage facility proposal for Rio Rancho. At the Bernalillo County Commission meeting on Oct. 23, public members spoke out against building the New Mexico Gas Company plant that would be built near Albuquerque neighborhoods and schools. The Commission voted 4-1 to oppose […]

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Pets on Parade

The Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Haunted Canine Karnival at Pet Food Gone Wild in Rio Rancho on Sunday, October 24 from noon to 3pm. Organizers are encouraging pups to dress up, (with their owners of course!) for the costume contest. The event also features a pet parade at 1pm and […]

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Community Briefs: Trunk or Treat and Coats for Kids

Trunk or Treat The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is holding a safe, candy-filled Trunk or Treat for families this year. This year’s event will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 3-8pm at the Walmart on 460 NM-528 in Bernalillo. Firehouse Halloween Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is hosting its annual Halloween Open House events throughout the […]

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Before I Die Festival Comes to Rio Rancho

It’s Halloween, and the perfect time for the 6th annual Before I Die Festival. The festival runs through October 21st. One of the stops is at French Funerals and Cremations on Unser Blvd. in Rio Rancho. “Before I Die Festivals provide unique and innovative ways to entertain while educating about end-of-life issues, to get people […]