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The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, hosts That Band on Friday at 7 p.m., Polynova on Saturday at 7 p.m., and closes Sunday with Braingang Trivia at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Back to the Future at 7 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting deadline, live music and local markets fill the weekend in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026

Rio Rancho will host its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park — the result of a grassroots effort that took shape after the Sandoval Signpost reported last May that New Mexico's third-largest city had no Pride events, proclamations or celebrations of any kind. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Making history: Rio Rancho set to celebrate Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026June 4, 2026

Rio Rancho and Westside commuters face a two-day closure on Paseo del Norte this week as construction crews blast through basalt to install storm drainage on a corridor serving tens of thousands of daily drivers.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Westside Albuquerque

Paseo del Norte closes Thursday for blasting near Unser as construction continues

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho governing body set to adopt $452 million budget, approve Sadie’s restaurant

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners take up budget, land sale and new salary board Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026

Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Motorcyclist dies on NM 528 six weeks after fatal street racing crash

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Frank Rue, a Vietnam-era Marine and New Mexico commandant of the Marine Corps League, and Mayor Wymer present a ceremonial wreath during the Memorial Day service — a traditional tribute symbolizing remembrance and honor for the fallen. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen military at Memorial Day ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

The New Mexico Goatheads unveiled thier mascot, Billy, and announced the team's affiliation with the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 21 at THE BLOCK. (Courtesy photo)

Rio Rancho, Sports

New Mexico Goatheads drop full schedule for inaugural hockey season

by Kevin Hendricks May 21, 2026

The weekend's anchor event is Rio Rancho's annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial/Monument Park, 950 Pinetree Rd. SE. The community ceremony includes a wreath-laying and tribute to fallen service members. Organizers ask attendees to arrive early for parking. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Memorial Day weekend brings ceremonies, music and festivals to Rio Rancho area

by Kevin Hendricks May 21, 2026

The woman whose body was found in the Cibola National Forest two years ago and known only as "Sandoval Star" has been identified as Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the Albuquerque area before her disappearance, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference May 20. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

‘Sandoval Star’ identified: Woman found dead in 2023 named Victoria De La Rosa

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026