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A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County rejects redistricting ruling, says current maps are legal

by Kevin Hendricks July 22, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

New District 4 councilor, final FY2027 budget approval on tap for Rio Rancho’s Thursday meeting

by Kevin Hendricks July 22, 2026

A Rio Rancho woman fired a gun at her partner during a domestic argument early April 18, police say — leaving bullet holes in two homes and her children inside.

Courts, Justice & Safety, NM.news, Rio Rancho

Fewer crimes, more tickets: Inside the RRPD’s 2025 Annual Report

by Kevin Hendricks July 21, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners to weigh $34.4M in bond asks, ethics overhaul and a new assessor Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks July 21, 2026

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Miyagishima bows out of gubernatorial race, throws support behind Gregg Hull

by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., led a dozen Senate Democrats in a July 17 letter urging leaders of two Senate committees to add tribal and state gaming protections to pending cryptocurrency legislation, arguing the bills as written would let prediction markets offer sports and casino-style betting nationwide while sidestepping tribal sovereignty and state law.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

Betting on sovereignty: Heinrich fights to protect tribal gaming from prediction markets

by Kevin Hendricks July 20, 2026

Events, Rio Rancho

PHOTOS: Rio Rancho leaders, friends and family turn out to support The Paper.

by Kevin Hendricks July 17, 2026

A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Tribal nations, Democratic Party win major redistricting ruling in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026July 17, 2026

Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos speaks during public comment at the June 10 commission meeting, where a resolution was passed that requests Gallegos step down from the position. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Defiant to the end: Assessor Linda Gallegos resigns, criticizes commissioners

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026

Roy, New Mexico has a population smaller than most Rio Rancho neighborhoods. On July 26, it's set to host nearly the entire Republican statewide ticket.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho woman brings nearly entire GOP ticket to tiny Roy for candidate forum

by Kevin Hendricks July 16, 2026