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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

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

Rio Rancho residents looking for weekend plans in and around the City of Vision this weekend can expect a heavy dose of outdoor markets, community fundraisers and historical showcases.

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Bargains, books and blooms: Your Weekend Guide for May 15-17

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026

Flyer for Festival Sefardi 2026 (Courtesy of Casa Sefarad)

+Arts & Culture, Albuquerque, Community Content, The Paper.

Festival Sefardí has a history of music, poetry and culture

by Sara Atencio-Gonzales May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Shelly Gruenig teaching about robotics (Courtesy of Shelly Gruenig)

+Arts & Culture, Albuquerque, Education, Jobs, Workers & Economy, The Paper.

STEM Educator Shelly Gruenig and her robots are a ‘force for good’

by Sara Atencio-Gonzales May 13, 2026May 21, 2026

Welcome to Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Mother’s Day weekend overflows with events across the Rio Rancho area

by Kevin Hendricks May 7, 2026

Dee Dee Van Carter calls numbers at a drag bingo fundraiser April 24 at THE BLOCK. (Courtesy photo)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Drag Bingo Round 2 returns May 13 as Rio Rancho Pride fundraising nears goal

by Kevin Hendricks April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Star Wars Fest is returning to Loma Colorado Library this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Car culture, Star Wars and community spirit: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide (April 24-26)

by Kevin Hendricks April 23, 2026

Rio Rancho's community theater group takes the stage at a new home this month, opening It Happened at the Airport — two one-act plays set in an airline terminal — at their new location on NM 528.

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Players open new theater with airport comedy-drama

by Kevin Hendricks April 9, 2026