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Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting ends tomorrow — here’s what you need to know before you cast your ballot

by Kevin Hendricks May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, hosts That Band on Friday at 7 p.m., Polynova on Saturday at 7 p.m., and closes Sunday with Braingang Trivia at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Back to the Future at 7 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting deadline, live music and local markets fill the weekend in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 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

Rio Rancho and Westside commuters face a two-day closure on Paseo del Norte this week as construction crews blast through basalt to install storm drainage on a corridor serving tens of thousands of daily drivers.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Westside Albuquerque

Paseo del Norte closes Thursday for blasting near Unser as construction continues

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho governing body set to adopt $452 million budget, approve Sadie’s restaurant

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners take up budget, land sale and new salary board Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026

Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Motorcyclist dies on NM 528 six weeks after fatal street racing crash

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Frank Rue, a Vietnam-era Marine and New Mexico commandant of the Marine Corps League, and Mayor Wymer present a ceremonial wreath during the Memorial Day service — a traditional tribute symbolizing remembrance and honor for the fallen. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen military at Memorial Day ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

State Rep Kathleen Cates

Opinion & Analysis, Sandoval County

Opinion: Why is the Sandoval County Tax Assessor race silent?

by Guest Commentary May 22, 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