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For years, City Center was the punchline — a mostly empty stretch of land off King Boulevard that even boosters struggled to defend. Economic Development Manager Alberto Solis says that's about to change.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Rio Rancho

City Center’s big bet: Rio Rancho pitches 43 acres as the region’s next employment hub

by Kevin Hendricks July 7, 2026July 8, 2026

A bat found inside a Corrales home tested positive for rabies, marking the state's ninth confirmed animal case of 2026 and prompting health officials to renew warnings about handling wildlife.

Corrales, Healthcare

Rabid bat found in Corrales home marks ninth case this year

by Kevin Hendricks July 6, 2026

Welcome to Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Rio Rancho

Rethinking growth: Is Rio Rancho’s 30-year economic playbook due for an upgrade?

by Kevin Hendricks July 6, 2026

Rio Rancho readers can walk through 250 years of democratic history without leaving Loma Colorado Main Library, as a new exhibition tracing the global ripple effects of the Declaration of Independence is now open.

Events, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho library marks 250 years of the Declaration of Independence

by Kevin Hendricks July 6, 2026

Events, Sandoval County

From parades to fireworks: Where to celebrate Independence Day in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks June 30, 2026

Events, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho firefighters launch month-long food, school supply drive

by Kevin Hendricks June 30, 2026

After six days of evacuation, residents of Sierra de los Pinos can finally sleep in their own beds again. Sandoval County and fire officials began a phased return to the community Tuesday morning, even as crews continue battling the 712-acre McCauley Springs Fire east of Battleship Rock.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Jemez & Jemez Spring

Sierra de los Pinos residents head home as McCauley Springs fire holds at 43% containment

by Kevin Hendricks June 30, 2026

Sandoval County is rolling out a new weapon in its war on mosquitoes this summer — a specialized truck that shoots a bacteria-laced mist 100 feet into the air to kill larvae before they ever become adults.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

Sandoval County deploys mist truck to zap mosquitoes before they hatch

by Kevin Hendricks June 29, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County hands salary power to the people

by Kevin Hendricks June 29, 2026

The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho pumps the brakes on Maverik gas station

by Kevin Hendricks June 26, 2026June 26, 2026