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Castelion announced on Jan. 22 that it selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus dedicated to next-generation hypersonic systems. Pictured are dignitaries including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, moving dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for New Mexico News

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, The 528 Rio Rancho

Pentagon taps Sandoval County missile maker for hypersonic weapon contract

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, right, listens to RioTECH Principal Dr. Kristopher Johnson during a tour of the school on May 18. (Kevin Hendricks)

Education, Rio Rancho

National Labor Leader praises RioTECH as a blueprint for collaborative CTE education

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026

Greg Bennett, Chair of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Sandoval County Democrats launch voter outreach, fight childhood hunger in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council takes first step towards approving $18M bond sale, names new deputy mayor

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting expands Saturday as unaffiliated voters make first moves in Sandoval County primary

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Sandoval County seniors can get free, face-to-face tech help this month when Teeniors — a program pairing tech-savvy teens with older adults — brings classes and one-on-one coaching to Placitas and Bernalillo.

Education, Placitas

Free tech help coming to Placitas, Bernalillo seniors this month

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026

Rio Rancho residents looking for weekend plans in and around the City of Vision this weekend can expect a heavy dose of outdoor markets, community fundraisers and historical showcases.

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Bargains, books and blooms: Your Weekend Guide for May 15-17

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026

Stoddard, a Rio Rancho resident seeking the District 3 seat on the Sandoval County Commission, was identified as the suspect in the May 1 incident at Blackstone Hot Springs, 410 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, according to police records obtained and reviewed by The Paper.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

‘A bridge too far:’ Stoddard loses key endorsements following reports of history with guns, domestic violence

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Chief Stuart Steele watches as his granddaughter places a flower to honor the department's fallen officers at a memorial ceremony on May 14. (Julian Paras)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

ABQ now pumping 100% groundwater as river sets 30-year drying record

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026May 13, 2026