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Alexandria Piland, left, and Paul Wymer will face off in the runoff election to be Rio Rancho's next mayor.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

The 528 sits down with Rio Rancho’s next mayor — before you vote

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

The marquee event of the week takes place Thursday as the Harlem Globetrotters bring their "100 Years of Thrills" celebration to the Rio Rancho Events Center.

Events, Rio Rancho

High-flying thrills and stand-up laughs: Your Rio Rancho weekend preview

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoApril 2, 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)

Rio Rancho wins millions in state funding for parks, police and roads

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoApril 1, 2026

Alexandria Piland out-raised Paul Wymer in the first campaign finance reporting period of the Rio Rancho mayoral runoff — and holds nearly double his cash on hand — as both candidates make their final financial push before the April 14 election.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Mayoral campaign cash race: Piland out-raises Wymer in first runoff report, but trails in total funds raised

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Rio Rancho residents must follow outdoor watering restrictions starting April 1, through Oct. 31, under the city's annual water conservation program.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Rio Rancho

No fooling: Rio Rancho outdoor watering restrictions take effect April 1

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue will receive $26,112.50 in state equipment funding to outfit 11 new firefighter positions, part of a $1.6 million grant program the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration announced.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho firefighters get $26K state grant for new gear

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoMarch 31, 2026

A patient at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho attacked a nurse and a responding police officer — and attempted to grab the officer's firearm — in an early-morning emergency room incident last week, according to court documents filed in Sandoval County Magistrate Court.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after hospital attack on nurse, officer

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Rio Rancho residents who sat out the March 3 municipal election — or want a second shot at shaping who leads the city — get their chance starting Tuesday, when early voting opens for the April 14 mayoral runoff between City Councilor Paul Wymer and Alexandria Piland.

Continuity or change? Early voting opens Tuesday in Rio Rancho’s decisive mayoral runoff

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks agoMarch 30, 2026

District 5 Councilor Karissa Culbreath is sworn in for her new terms during a ceremony at City Hall Thursday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Meet the new guard, same as the old guard: Rio Rancho councilors, judge sworn in for new terms

by Kevin Hendricks March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

The Rio Rancho Governing Body greenlit a major multi-family housing development and several infrastructure improvements during its meeting Thursday, signaling continued growth for the city.

Rio Rancho keeps growing: Council greenlights 109 new townhomes, $3.8 million in infrastructure spending

by Kevin Hendricks March 27, 2026March 27, 2026