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Rio Rancho Public Schools superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd speaks at a June 11 press conference at Vista Grande Elementary School. (RRPS)

Education, Rio Rancho

Reaching for the sky: New RRPS superintendent seeking gains at high-performing district

by Rodd Cayton June 15, 2026

Players at the 2026 SWILLLS Scrabble tournament in Corrales. First place finisher Carl Johnson (back row, middle), formerly of Rio Rancho, now lives in Oregon. Host Mike Baron and hostess Pamina Deutsch front row on left. Tourney Director Cornelia Guest lower right.

+Arts & Culture, Corrales

Tiles and smiles: Corrales Scrabble tourney starts somber, moves on to fun

by Rodd Cayton June 12, 2026

Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

No sparks allowed: Local governments enact sweeping burn and firework bans in New Mexico

by Rodd Cayton June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Quantum technologies, like this quantum computer at Sandia National Laboratories, might be a source of future jobs in New Mexico’s tech sector.

Energy, New Mexico Statewide News

New Mexico honored for quantum leap

by Rodd Cayton May 21, 2026

The Town of Bernalillo unveiled its first Baby Box on Dec. 17. (Rodd Cayton)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Fire Rescue seeks to curb Baby Box mischief

by Rodd Cayton May 21, 2026

May 15 was Cultural Day at Carroll Elementary School in Bernalillo where classes studied different cultural aspects from different countries and celebrated by interpreting musical acts based on that country. Pictured is 15 year-old Max Padilla, right, performing with the Irish dance group BrIght Burn of Rio Rancho. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

+Arts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

A world of culture, right in Bernalillo

by Rodd Cayton May 19, 2026

Elections & Politics, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

‘Countdown to victory’: Bernalillo election heats up midday

by Rodd Cayton March 3, 2026