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Rio Rancho Public Schools. (RRPS)

Education, Rio Rancho

Who deserves the highest honor? RRPS Hall nominations now open

by Rodd Cayton September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Placitas’ local emergency preparedness group is turning the tables. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) is asking residents what they think they need to learn.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Placitas

Placitas PREP: Help shape the future of emergency preparedness

by Rodd Cayton September 8, 2026

A family enjoys the BioPark Aquarium. (ABQ Free Images)

Events, New Mexico Statewide News

A day off and a day out? Labor Day weekend offers a plethora of leisure options

by Rodd Cayton September 3, 2026

On the advice of an attorney — and against the wishes of dozens of residents who packed their chamber — Sandoval County Commissioners approved an application from parties seeking to erect a communications tower in Placitas.

Local Government, Placitas

Residents protest, commissioners approve: The battle over the Placitas tower

by Rodd Cayton August 27, 2026

The Bernalillo Town Council has named Bryan Picchione as the next fire chief. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Interim chief gets Bernalillo Fire job

by Rodd Cayton August 25, 2026

New Mexico State Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bridging the gap: Legislators and educators unite for childcare reform

by Rodd Cayton August 14, 2026

A controversial apartment development will be moving forward after town councilors in Bernalillo voted to approve an ordinance allowing it. The 258-unit complex will be built within the Venada Plaza subdivision.

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council approves controversial apartment master plan

by Rodd Cayton August 13, 2026

Brittany Behenna Griffith, Puesta del Sol Preschool principal, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 10. (Julian Paras)

Education, Rio Rancho

A journey to 2040: RRPS celebrates the grand opening of Puesta del Sol preschool

by Rodd Cayton August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

As law enforcement agencies across the country work to bond with the communities they serve, local departments are offering a variety of ways to reinforce that connection on Aug. 4. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, New Mexico Statewide News

Fun, food and community: Why National Night Out matters for our neighborhoods

by Rodd Cayton August 3, 2026

It’s not just another birthday trip to the mall — this time, it’s the mall’s birthday. This weekend, Cottonwood Mall is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a party Friday, three decades to the day the shopping center opened its doors. On July 31, 1996, Albuquerque’s Westside finally had a regional level mall.

Events, Westside Albuquerque

Westside shopping mecca celebrates 30 years

by Rodd Cayton July 30, 2026