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Balloons take off at Rio Rancho Elementary School ahead of last year's Balloon Fiesta. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County, The Paper.

A day of adventures around Sandoval County & Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks September 23, 2026

Mayor Paul Wymer and the Governing Body meet at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 for a special work session, according to the city's agenda. On the list are an update on the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, the 2026-2027 planning calendar, and goals for City Manager Matt Geisel.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Are we there yet? Rio Rancho leaders check the map on the city’s five-year road trip

by Kevin Hendricks September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Wine not? Rio Rancho council to decide whether a Northern Meadows home can uncork a licensed winery

by Kevin Hendricks September 23, 2026

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday.

Housing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

Ramping up: $60K grant brings free accessibility fixes to Sandoval County homes

by Kevin Hendricks September 22, 2026

Commissioners will vote on their intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for two battery storage projects on Exus Renewables North America land. Encino Storage LLC would build up to 110 megawatts, backed by up to $280 million in bonds. TAG II Storage LLC would build up to 90 megawatts in Rio Rancho Estates, backed by up to $230 million.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Fully charged: Sandoval County to weigh battery farm bonds, bridge fix and road cash

by Kevin Hendricks September 22, 2026

State Rep Kathleen Cates

Opinion & Analysis, Sandoval County

Op-ed: Why New Mexicans should support all four ballot amendments on Nov. 3

by Guest Commentary September 22, 2026

Superintendent Robert Dodd and three top administrators introduced the proposed name, Horizon 2040, at last week’s school board meeting. The plan would run from 2027 to 2032 while looking ahead to the Class of 2040, today's 4-year-olds in early childhood programs.

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS wants your input on ‘Horizon 2040,’ a five-year plan to become NM’s top district

by Kevin Hendricks September 22, 2026

Lomas Encantadas neighbors want the city to slam the brakes on a plan for the city to sell a part of their neighborhood park to a developer who plans to build more than 50 apartments and shops. The Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to take up the issue at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Lomas Encantadas residents push back against proposed development that could take away part of their neighborhood park

by Kevin Hendricks September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Rio Rancho schools are in line for new buses, intercoms and athletic upgrades after the school board accepted $2.68 million in state grants last week.

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS scores $2.68M in state grants for buses, band fields, tennis courts and a press box

by Kevin Hendricks September 21, 2026

Placitas’ local emergency preparedness group is turning the tables. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) is asking residents what they think they need to learn.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Placitas

Wake-up call in Placitas: Survey reveals critical gaps in emergency planning

by Rodd Cayton September 21, 2026September 23, 2026