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Forward Grant Ahcan is officially the O.G. (Original Goathead) and the first player ever signed by the new franchise, inking an ECHL deal for the 2026-27 season.

Rio Rancho, Sports

Goatheads land their first-ever player and he’s got hockey in his blood

by Kevin Hendricks July 15, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Free movies, live music and living history: Your weekend guide

by Kevin Hendricks July 9, 2026

Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children's theatre production, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School Black Box Theatre, 148 Spartan Alley. Doors open at 6 p.m.

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits the Bernalillo stage this month

by Kevin Hendricks June 17, 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

Sandoval County held its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, drawing an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people to a free, family-friendly event that organizers said exceeded every expectation. (Julian Paras)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Thousands pack Rio Rancho park for Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival

by Kevin Hendricks June 8, 2026

Rio Rancho will host its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park — the result of a grassroots effort that took shape after the Sandoval Signpost reported last May that New Mexico's third-largest city had no Pride events, proclamations or celebrations of any kind. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Making history: Rio Rancho set to celebrate Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026June 4, 2026

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