By Rodd Cayton On July 4, 1776, American colonists told King George III they were fed up with his rule and striking out on their own. On the other side of the continent, Corrales was a quiet, agricultural Spanish colonial settlement along the Rio Grande, home to 362 people, according to Mayor Fred Hashimoto. A […]
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Corrales park to get a tractor tribute for the councilor who loved them
Corrales kids may soon get a new reason to play pretend farmer, and it’s all thanks to a councilor who never met a tractor parade he didn’t like. The family of former Village Councilor John Alsobrook II is raising money for a tractor-themed play structure at La Entrada Park, honoring his fifth-term legacy on the […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho library marks 250 years of the Declaration of Independence
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho readers can walk through 250 years of democratic history without leaving Loma Colorado Main Library, as a new exhibition tracing the global ripple effects of the Declaration of Independence is now open. “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” runs July 1 through September 12 at the […]
Posted inSandoval County
From parades to fireworks: Where to celebrate Independence Day in Sandoval County
By Rodd Cayton Sandoval County residents looking for ways to celebrate the Fourth of July will have options throughout the day. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. in Corrales, with the village’s annual parade along Corrales Road, from Corrales K-8 School to the Rec Center. Parks and recreation director Lynn Siverts told The Paper. […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho firefighters launch month-long food, school supply drive
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue kick off a monthlong Food and Back-to-School Drive July 7 through August 7, collecting non-perishable food for St. Felix Food Pantry and school supplies for local students, the department announced in a press release. “We invite everyone to join us in helping ensure that no […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Hopi artist brings ancient pottery tradition to Coronado Historic Site
A Hopi-Tewa artist who learned her craft from her grandmother will demonstrate the centuries-old art of Hopi Polychrome pottery — from raw clay to finished figurine — at Coronado Historic Site this Sunday. Valerie Namoki will show visitors how she harvests natural materials, grinds clay by hand with a mano and metate, sculpts and paints […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Growing pains: Inside the New Mexico Chupacabras’ challenging inaugural season
By Tristen Critchfield The learning curve has been steep and the growing pains have been severe for the New Mexico Chupacabras in their inaugural season. After the Duke City Gladiators went dormant for the 2025 Indoor Football League campaign, professional football was revived in Albuquerque under new ownership this year. Optimism was high when the […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Farmers Market opens today — and your Friday just got fresher
Your Friday evening plans just got an upgrade. The Bernalillo Farmers Market opens today at Rotary Park Pavilion, kicking off its weekly run with local growers, bakers, beekeepers and more — all under one roof, every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The market is devoted to supporting local agriculture and food producers from Bernalillo […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Get Out! Our editor’s picks of this weekend’s best reasons to get off the couch
What’s on your weekend calendar? Here’s what’s on ours… 2026 Rumble on the Rio (Saturday 27, Sports) Albuquerque’s own Elevated Roller Derby hosts this year’s Rumble on the Rio, a two-day extravaganza of fast-paced, hard-hitting sports action. On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the tournament promises 10 […]
Posted inSandoval County
Bob Dylan, drive-in movies and the mother road cap a loaded weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho wraps up June the way it started — with somewhere to be every night and a reason to slap on sunscreen every afternoon. The weekend of June 26-28 packs in local markets, free outdoor movies, live reggae and rock, Route 66 centennial history talks, stand-up comedy and a […]