By Kevin Hendricks Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her seventh State of the State address last week in Santa Fe. In it, she laid out 2025 legislative priorities that include public safety, affordable housing, child welfare, health care, economic development and more. “Working with the legislature over the past six years, we’ve achieved so much […]
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Breaking Brunch
By Michael Hodock The Westside will soon have a lively new brunch spot with a full bar, something its management group says has been lacking in the area. The new establishment will serve elaborate breakfast dishes, traditional lunch plates and alcoholic beverages first thing in the morning. They expect early alcohol sales to bring in […]
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Homeowner Kills Suspected Intruder in Rio Rancho
By Sandoval Signpost Staff A homeowner shot and killed a man who broke down the front door and entered a house in Rio Rancho around midnight Saturday. The Rio Rancho Police Department announced two adults and three children were sleeping in a house on 12th Street SW when the owner woke to the sounds of […]
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Sandoval County legislators discuss their 2025 legislative agendas
Editor’s note: This is a series profiling our local state legislators, their priorities and issues impacting our Sandoval County throughout the 60-day Legislative Session. Read more online. By Jesse Jones State Rep. Kathleen Cates, a Rio Rancho Democrat, is fresh off her reelection for District 44 and just began her second term. She said she […]
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Keeping the Dream Alive
By Jesse Jones Elected officials, faith leaders and residents gathered at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in Rio Rancho Jan. 20 for the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon. Hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) of New Mexico, the event honored Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and reaffirmed the community’s commitment […]
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Baby Found Safe in Stolen Truck
By Sandoval Signpost Staff A baby was found safe and unharmed in a stolen vehicle in Rio Rancho last weekend. According to the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, a truck was stolen with a young child inside of it on Jan. 18 from Platina Road SE around 4:50 p.m. About an hour later, the Rio Rancho […]
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Rio Rancho Youth Chorus, Children’s Chorus Seeking New Members
The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho are gearing up for their new season and inviting young singers to join. The season kicks off Jan. 25, with rehearsals and informational meetings at the Star Heights Recreation Center. The Children’s Chorus is for grades 2-5 students, while the Youth Chorus is open […]
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City of Vision Looks Ahead with $17 Million Legislative Requests
Ahead of the 60-day state legislative session, most of Sandoval County’s legislators gathered Jan. 6 for the annual capital outlay meeting in the Rio Rancho Public Schools boardroom. The event allowed community members to engage with representatives, learn about priorities, request funding for projects and share input. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, representing the City […]
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Lawmakers announce bills to address health care worker shortage
By Susan Morée A group of legislators Tuesday announced a slate of bills aimed at improving the quality of healthcare in the face of private equity ownership in New Mexico. With approximately 38% percent of New Mexico hospitals owned by private equity, legislators are looking to address private equity ownership they say leads to staffing […]
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Rio Rancho Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Had No Gun But Mimicked Shooting Stance
Rio Rancho Police released details Tuesday about an Española man who police shot on Jan. 11 and was subsequently hospitalized and arrested. According to a press release from the Rio Rancho Police Department, an unnamed officer shot Audelio Lopez once in the chest as “he was using his body stance and hands to mimic the […]