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Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s new mayor steps into office as city debates who’s really driving economic growth

by Kevin Hendricks May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

After years of planning, data collection and funding pursuits, Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is on the verge of breaking ground on Fire Station 8 — the city's first new fire station since 2011 — with a bid closing March 26 and shovels expected in the ground as early as late April. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho breaks ground on Fire Station 8: Here’s why it matters to your safety and wallet

by Kevin Hendricks May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue crews responded at approximately 3:55 a.m. May 2 to reports of a fully engulfed residential structure. (RRFR)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Man loses home, two dogs and truck in early morning house fire

by Kevin Hendricks May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Rio Rancho Mayor Paul Wymer speaks to the crowd at his swearing-in ceremony April 30 in City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

With Mayor Wymer now in office, Rio Rancho seeks applicants to fill his vacant council seat

by Kevin Hendricks May 4, 2026

People vote at the Sandoval County admin building in November. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

As early voting opens, here’s who is on the ballot and where to vote

by Kevin Hendricks May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Three-term Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull passed the gavel to new Mayor Paul Wymer at an April 30 ceremony in City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Mayor Wymer takes office pledging to keep Rio Rancho on the ‘right direction’

by Kevin Hendricks May 1, 2026

Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited Adams Produce in Hatch in September, where Scott and Terry Adams run a family farm growing everything from chile and onions to pecans and feed. (Courtesy photo)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. House passes Farm Bill with 9 bills for ranchers, farmers from N.M.’s Rep. Vasquez

by Kevin Hendricks May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

Rio Rancho mayoral candidate Alexandria Piland talks with supporters during her watch party on election runoff night. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

After the race: Piland turns from mayoral bid to food banks and unfinished business

by Kevin Hendricks April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Dee Dee Van Carter calls numbers at a drag bingo fundraiser April 24 at THE BLOCK. (Courtesy photo)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Drag Bingo Round 2 returns May 13 as Rio Rancho Pride fundraising nears goal

by Kevin Hendricks April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Swifties can take over the lanes at Tenpins & More, 1416 Rio Rancho Dr. SE, starting at 5 p.m. for Tay-Swift Night — an all-Eras bowling bash running until close.

Events, Rio Rancho

Free art, movies and live music fill the Rio Rancho area this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks April 30, 2026April 30, 2026