The Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Office will be shutting its doors permanently Dec. 27. The last day to schedule an appointment for service online or by phone (505-891-5014) is Dec. 20. The City of Rio Rancho local government has operated this office, located at 4114 Sabana Grande Ave. SE, for many years on behalf of […]
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Vista Grande Elementary Student Designs Ornament for National Christmas Tree
A Vista Grande Elementary School student has been chosen to represent New Mexico in the prestigious America Celebrates ornament display adorning the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. The honor goes to fifth grade student Maximo Risso, whose ornament design features a colorful sunset, a yucca, the Sandia Mountains and the state flag. The ornament […]
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WESST Appoints New President
WESST, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship, announced the appointment of Lindsey Kay as its new President, effective January 1. Kay, a seasoned leader and entrepreneur, brings over 14 years of experience to the role. She founded Paws and Stripes at the age of 24 and served as its Executive Director for […]
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THE BLOCK Channels Rockefeller Center Spirit in Rio Rancho
THE BLOCK retail and event space in Rio Rancho has launched a synthetic ice rink just in time for the holiday season, providing a fun and family-friendly skating experience. Open from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, the 30-by-40-foot rink accommodates up to 40 skaters at a time. With a $5 entry fee that includes skate […]
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Rio Rancho Couple Rolls Out Old-School Glamour with Vintage Limousine Service
In Rio Rancho, Legendary Limo Service is bringing back luxury travel with a vintage twist to Sandoval, Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties. The company offers a one-of-a-kind luxury experience evoking the glamour and elegance of a bygone era. Bobbi and Curt Huber founded Legendary Limo Service in 2023, offering a unique vintage chauffeur experience perfect […]
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Cheers to Expansion!
Turtle Mountain Brewing, a Rio Rancho staple, is relocating its brewing operations to its newly renovated, larger facility in Enchanted Hills, aiming to double its brewing capacity to meet growing demand. Contrary to rumors, the original location will remain open and the new brewery is set to start operations early next year. The new Turtle […]
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Rio Rancho eldercare worker among four charged with abusing assisted living residents
This story was originally pushed by New Mexico In Depth. It’s republished here with permission. By Bryant Furlow, New Mexico In Depth Four New Mexico caregivers have been criminally charged for abusing elderly residents at assisted living, group home and home care facilities in Rio Rancho, Las Vegas and Santa Fe, following investigations by the state’s […]
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Intel gets $500 million from Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Nov. 26 it has awarded Intel Corporation nearly $8 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. $500 million of that funding will go to Rio Rancho’s Intel, modernizing two fabrication facilities and becoming a massive advanced packaging facility. Intel will refit […]
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Parnall Law Makes Its Case in Rio Rancho
The City of Vision marked the grand opening of Parnall Law Firm’s first office in Rio Rancho and its third overall location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 20 at 2003 Southern Blvd. SE, Suite 126, in the Southern Plaza. Members of the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Bertrand “Bert” Parnall, owner and […]
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Labor Relations Board rules PRN employees not included in UNM Hospital, union bargaining deal
The state Public Employees Labor Relations Board ruled Nov. 19 that UNM Hospital and the United Health Professionals NM division of the American Federation of Teachers should move forward without PRN (on-call) employees included in the bargaining unit, according to a press release from the hospital. After years of disagreement and uncertainty, both UNM Hospital […]