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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

Showdown at City Hall: Residents prepare for June 25 vote on gas station

by Guest Commentary June 24, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners set to vote on elected official pay commission, hospital mil levy deal

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

Drivers who use Barbara Loop between Sara Road and NM 528 should find another way to work starting Monday — the city is tearing the road apart and won't put it back together until January.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Barbara Loop reconstruction starts Monday — expect detours through January

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

An Albuquerque man faces a felony larceny charge after Rio Rancho police say surveillance video caught him repeatedly stealing copper wire from an Intel construction site — then selling it to Albuquerque scrap metal dealers for nearly $10,500.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Albuquerque man charged with stealing $23K in copper wire from Intel construction site

by Kevin Hendricks June 23, 2026

Rio Rancho families who drive to Albuquerque for indoor soccer could soon have a home-field option — if the city approves a rezoning request set for Tuesday's Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho could score its first indoor soccer facility

by Kevin Hendricks June 22, 2026

The New Mexico Goatheads answered the question fans have been asking since day one: Zack Stortini will be the first head coach in franchise history, the team announced Saturday at a packed reveal party at The Block in Rio Rancho. (Julian Paras)

Events, Rio Rancho

From NHL ice to New Mexico: Zack Stortini named Goatheads’ first head coach

by Kevin Hendricks June 22, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Where to watch USA’s World Cup match vs. Australia

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Rio Rancho and Sandoval County families have plenty of reasons to leave the air conditioning behind this weekend, starting with the city's official Juneteenth Celebration Saturday at Haynes Park. (CoRR)

Events, Sandoval County

From Juneteenth to RanchFest: Your Sandoval County weekend planner

by Kevin Hendricks June 18, 2026

Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children's theatre production, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School Black Box Theatre, 148 Spartan Alley. Doors open at 6 p.m.

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hits the Bernalillo stage this month

by Kevin Hendricks June 17, 2026

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor speaks with Junior County Treasurer graduates, Faith Young, 2025, and Giavanna Almanzar, 2024.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County’s Junior Treasurer Program adds $5,000 scholarship for Fall 2026

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026