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Continuity wins: Wymer elected Rio Rancho mayor in runoff victory
The architect and city councilor defeated Alexandria Piland in the April 14 runoff.
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Rio Rancho voters choose their next mayor Tuesday — here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls
Wymer and Piland offer a clear choice between continuity and change in the April 14 runoff.
Rio Rancho runoff on pace to top March turnout — if Election Day holds
More than 10,000 early votes already logged; both candidates warn drop-off could still decide the race
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CITY HALL
Rio Rancho governing body rejects Orchard Park master plan over holdout lots, park concerns
Councilors voted 4-2 against the 278-home development north of Northern Meadows, citing ownership gaps and inadequate park space.
Rio Rancho set to approve 278-home development, $13.7M fire station contract
The city’s Governing Body meets Thursday to vote on the Orchard Park master plan and award a construction contract for Fire Station 8.
Rio Rancho runoff early voting pace outstrips March election
Nearly 5,000 ballots cast in first week as candidates sound alarm on historically low runoff turnout
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