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The weekend’s marquee event kicks off Sunday morning with the NM Shamrock Shuffle. Now in its 21st year, the festive race series invites participants to wear their best St. Patrick’s Day attire for a variety of distances.

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Rio Rancho’s weekend lineup: Races, art, laughs and live music

by Kevin Hendricks March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride celebration coming to Rio Rancho this June

by Kevin Hendricks March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

City Councilor Paul Wymer and former Sandoval County Democratic Party chair Alexandria Piland will square off April 14 in a runoff election to determine who will succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, with the two candidates presenting voters a clear choice between continuity and change.

Continuity vs. change: Wymer, Piland offer Rio Rancho voters a clear choice in runoff

by Kevin Hendricks March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

From pipes to premiums: How Rio Rancho’s $63M water investment impacts you

by Kevin Hendricks March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Rio Rancho Fire Chief James Wenzel is one of 24 fire service leaders selected nationwide to participate in the 2026 Fire Service Executive Development Institute, a prestigious year-long leadership development program administered by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Rio Rancho fire chief selected for elite national leadership program

by Kevin Hendricks March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Son arrested after mother suffers severe, bloody head injury in domestic dispute

by Kevin Hendricks March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Boba Catch: Rio Rancho’s quirky new entertainment hub

by The Paper staff March 10, 2026

The two candidates who raised the most money in the Rio Rancho mayoral race are also the two headed to the April 14 runoff, according to campaign finance reports filed before the March 3 election and released publicly March 6.

Money talks: Rio Rancho mayoral runoff candidates lead in cash and votes

by Kevin Hendricks March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

A section of Broadmoor Boulevard will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday as crews work to connect a new water line as part of a multimillion-dollar road and utility improvement project.

Heads up, Rio Rancho drivers: Key road closure starts Monday for $8.4M project

by Kevin Hendricks March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Rock and roll royalty headlines a packed weekend in Rio Rancho and surrounding communities, with Heart bringing its "Royal Flush Tour 2026" to the Rio Rancho Events Center on Saturday

Your weekend lineup: Rock royalty rolls into Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks March 5, 2026March 5, 2026