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After years of planning, data collection and funding pursuits, Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is on the verge of breaking ground on Fire Station 8 — the city's first new fire station since 2011 — with a bid closing March 26 and shovels expected in the ground as early as late April.

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue ready to break ground on new fire station

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoFebruary 18, 2026

The former MVD building on Sabana Grande is one of several places in Rio Rancho where residents can vote early. (Kevin Hendricks)

Early voting turnout outpaces 2022 numbers in Rio Rancho municipal election

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoFebruary 17, 2026

The New Mexico Goatheads will play the 2026-27 season at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The team will unveil its mascot this weekend at THE BLOCK. (Courtesy photo)

New Mexico Goatheads build momentum for inaugural season

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoFebruary 23, 2026

More than 70 hot-air balloons will ascend over Rio Rancho this Valentine's Day weekend as the Friends & Lovers Balloon Rally returns for its annual celebration.

Balloons to fill Rio Rancho skies for Valentine’s weekend rally

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoFebruary 13, 2026

A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning.

Rio Rancho moves forward with $63.4M water plan

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoFebruary 13, 2026

Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Sandoval County

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center reports low staff turnover, service expansions

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoFebruary 12, 2026

Extended early voting for Rio Rancho's March 3 municipal election begins Saturday at four additional locations, giving voters more opportunities to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. (Kevin Hendricks)

Extended early voting begins Saturday for Rio Rancho municipal election

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoFebruary 12, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho Governing Body to review clean FY2025 audit, consider $63M water bonds

by Kevin Hendricks February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The Champion Car Wash on 528 is one of many in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Why are there so many car washes in Rio Rancho?

by Kevin Hendricks February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

Sen. Jay Block talks with guests during Native American Day at the Roundhouse. (NM Republicans)

Native leaders accuse NM GOP of deceit as Sen. Block slams ‘lies from the Democrat Party’

by Kevin Hendricks February 10, 2026February 10, 2026