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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 1 week agoMay 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 1 week ago

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 1 week agoMay 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 1 week ago

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 1 week agoMay 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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks agoMay 15, 2026

Sandoval County seniors can get free, face-to-face tech help this month when Teeniors — a program pairing tech-savvy teens with older adults — brings classes and one-on-one coaching to Placitas and Bernalillo.

Education, Placitas

Free tech help coming to Placitas, Bernalillo seniors this month

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

Stoddard, a Rio Rancho resident seeking the District 3 seat on the Sandoval County Commission, was identified as the suspect in the May 1 incident at Blackstone Hot Springs, 410 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, according to police records obtained and reviewed by The Paper.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

‘A bridge too far:’ Stoddard loses key endorsements following reports of history with guns, domestic violence

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoMay 14, 2026