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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

The woman whose body was found in the Cibola National Forest two years ago and known only as "Sandoval Star" has been identified as Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the Albuquerque area before her disappearance, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference May 20. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

‘Sandoval Star’ identified: Woman found dead in 2023 named Victoria De La Rosa

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Laci Steele founded Steele Got Your Six in December 2024 after years of funding officer support efforts entirely out of pocket — sometimes spending between $8,000 and $16,000 a year. A police chief's wife, former dispatcher and mother to two officers, Steele said the organization's name captures its mission: in law enforcement, "got your six" means someone has your back. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Beyond the badge: How ‘Steele Got Your Six’ is mobilizing the Rio Rancho community to support police families

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 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

Castelion announced on Jan. 22 that it selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus dedicated to next-generation hypersonic systems. Pictured are dignitaries including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, moving dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for New Mexico News

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, The 528 Rio Rancho

Pentagon taps Sandoval County missile maker for hypersonic weapon contract

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, right, listens to RioTECH Principal Dr. Kristopher Johnson during a tour of the school on May 18. (Kevin Hendricks)

Education, Rio Rancho

National Labor Leader praises RioTECH as a blueprint for collaborative CTE education

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026

Greg Bennett, Chair of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Sandoval County Democrats launch voter outreach, fight childhood hunger in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council takes first step towards approving $18M bond sale, names new deputy mayor

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026

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 expands Saturday as unaffiliated voters make first moves in Sandoval County primary

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026May 15, 2026