Kevin Hendricks, Author at The Paper. in Rio Rancho - Page 9 of 35

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

ABQ now pumping 100% groundwater as river sets 30-year drying record

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Alexandria Piland out-raised Paul Wymer in the first campaign finance reporting period of the Rio Rancho mayoral runoff — and holds nearly double his cash on hand — as both candidates make their final financial push before the April 14 election.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents get first chance to weigh in on $452M city budget

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho seeks residents for nine boards and commissions

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026

Stoddard, a Rio Rancho resident seeking the District 3 seat on the Sandoval County Commission, was identified as the suspect in the May 1 incident at Blackstone Hot Springs, 410 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, according to police records obtained and reviewed by The Paper.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

‘Nothing burger’ vs. legal pattern: Stoddard’s gun dispute and dismissed domestic battery case

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County ethics ordinance change to streamline process, remove anonymity

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026

Duke Rodriguez, a Republican candidate for New Mexico governor wants to eliminate the state's gross receipts tax on retail sales entirely — and says the state can afford it right now. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, New Mexico State Gov.

Republican governor candidate calls for eliminating New Mexico’s gross receipts tax on retail sales

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

(Sandoval County Sheriff's Office)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Placitas

Man charged with strangling wife four times, kicking puppy during domestic dispute

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Three Republicans clash on crime, taxes and education in New Mexico governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks May 11, 2026

A memorial in City Hall honors three RRPD officers killed in the line of duty. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen officers Thursday at Veterans Monument Park

by Kevin Hendricks May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Sen. Martin Heinrich gathered small business owners, food bank leaders, and workers at the Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team (WESST) Albuquerque headquarters to discuss how federal tariff policy and rising energy costs are straining household budgets and threatening jobs across the state. (Kevin Hendricks)

Albuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov.

From green chile to film sets: New Mexicans describe the crushing weight of tariffs and war-driven costs

by Kevin Hendricks May 7, 2026