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Rio Rancho drivers tired of squeezing through Northern Boulevard's current lanes will get their first look at the finished expansion design during a virtual public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Northern’s four-lane facelift is almost final — here’s your last chance to weigh in

by Kevin Hendricks September 8, 2026

Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously cleared the way last week for Sandoval County to annex 7.8 acres into the Town of Bernalillo, a boundary shift that lets the county move forward with a bigger 13th Judicial District Court Complex and a relocated Bureau of Elections. (Julian Paras)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Locked gates, delinquent taxes: Sandoval County battles Pueblo’s 9,200-acre trust bid

by Kevin Hendricks September 8, 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

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Castelion’s $1B raise: New Pentagon deal means bigger missile plant near Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Bernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety

Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after removing BernCo Flock cameras in political protest

by Jesse Jones September 3, 2026

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can replace a candidate who drops out.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Legal dead end: NM Supreme Court closes door on late ballot swaps

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

The Rio Rancho weekend guide: Concerts, markets and must-see events

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero and Sandoval County Attorney Michael Eshleman listen to arguments during a Sept. 2, 2026, show-cause hearing in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Bernalillo, where Judge James A. Noel ruled Brady-Romero is not required to place Democratic nominee Matthew Wayne Herman on the November ballot for House District 23. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Judge rules against replacement candidate in Sandoval County ballot dispute

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators.

Events, Placitas

Decade of blooms: Placitas Garden Tour celebrates 10 years

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped how the county trains firefighters, treats patients and deploys search-and-rescue dogs.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

After 21 years, Sandoval County Fire Captain Farrell hangs up her helmet

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

Community Content, Placitas

Las Placitas Association September report: Honoring a leader and navigating local wildlife

by Kevin Hendricks September 2, 2026