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Rio Rancho and Sandoval County families have plenty of reasons to leave the air conditioning behind this weekend, starting with the city's official Juneteenth Celebration Saturday at Haynes Park. (CoRR)

Events, Sandoval County

From Juneteenth to RanchFest: Your Sandoval County weekend planner

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children's theatre production, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School Black Box Theatre, 148 Spartan Alley. Doors open at 6 p.m.

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits the Bernalillo stage this month

by Kevin Hendricks June 17, 2026

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor speaks with Junior County Treasurer graduates, Faith Young, 2025, and Giavanna Almanzar, 2024.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County’s Junior Treasurer Program adds $5,000 scholarship for Fall 2026

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

RRPD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho man charged with child abuse, contributing to delinquency after middle school fight escalates

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

Families looking for a weekly dose of New Mexico's ranching heritage this summer can catch Rodeo Tamaya, a public rodeo series returning to Santa Ana Pueblo every Thursday evening through Aug. 13.

Events, Pueblos

Rodeo Tamaya returns for weekly summer series at Santa Ana Pueblo

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

The McDermott Athletic Center can move forward with a beer-and-wine taproom and outdoor dining area after Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously approved two measures Thursday night — but because the MAC sits on city-owned land, council members used the moment to squeeze out new concessions for residents.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Beer, wine and more free programming: What the MAC’s expansion means for residents

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho set for major upgrades: $18 Million authorized for roads, safety and community projects

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to hear economic development updates Tuesday

by Kevin Hendricks June 15, 2026

Three new speed cameras are headed to N.M. 528 — the Rio Rancho corridor that has seen two fatal crashes in six weeks and claimed seven lives in 18 months — as state and city officials escalate automated enforcement on the highway.

Rio Rancho activates 3 new speed cameras on deadly N.M. 528

by Kevin Hendricks June 15, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 12-14)

by Kevin Hendricks June 11, 2026