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Rio Rancho Police Department. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Debate over privacy concerns continues as council backs new police tech deal

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026

There's a food truck rolling through Rio Rancho and Albuquerque where the entire menu is off-limits to people. Bark Bar, launched about six months ago by Chad Rutter, serves handmade "pup cups" and treats built exclusively for dogs — and the owner believes it's the first business of its kind in the state. (Kevin Hendricks)

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Treating the pack: How the Bark Bar is winning over Rio Rancho’s dogs

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd and CNM President Tracy Hartzler cutting the ribbon of the new Transportation Systems Technology Center. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026

Rio Rancho's automated license plate reader network has grown to 19 cameras citywide, and police say the system — all of it run through vendor Flock Safety — is paying off in stolen vehicle recoveries and arrests. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents urge city to cut ties with Flock camera network

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith was honored before New Mexico United's match on Aug. 26. (Julian Paras)

New Mexico Statewide News, Sports

From Dexter’s dirt roads to the winner’s circle: Mike Smith comes home a legend

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026

Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously cleared the way last week for Sandoval County to annex 7.8 acres into the Town of Bernalillo, a boundary shift that lets the county move forward with a bigger 13th Judicial District Court Complex and a relocated Bureau of Elections. (Julian Paras)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Billions in growth: Sandoval County faces staffing shortfall amid property boom

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026

The Corrales Growers' Market opens at 11 a.m. Sunday at Corrales Parks & Recreation, 500 Jones Rd., with local produce, honey, baked goods and artisan goods through Nov. 1.

Events, Sandoval County

August ends on a high note in Sandoval County: Here’s what’s happening this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Callie the dog (center) is joined by Angelita Sampaio (right), Best Friends Animal Society Senior Specialist, Network Partner Mobilization, and Sandoval County Animal Care team leaders, Kimberly Jaramillo, Assistant Director, and Mark Webb, Supervisor, to celebrate the NO-KILL SHELTER designation.

+News, Sandoval County

Sandoval County animal shelter earns no-kill status again

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2026

Rio Rancho's automated license plate reader network has grown to 19 cameras citywide, and police say the system — all of it run through vendor Flock Safety — is paying off in stolen vehicle recoveries and arrests. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police credit ALPR cameras with dozens of arrests, vehicle recoveries

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Big investments ahead: Council reviews police tech, well rehab, townhomes

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026