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The first Brew Lab 101 location is on Southern Blvd in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Features, Rio Rancho

The science of suds: How an environmental engineer built a brewery empire

by Tristen Critchfield June 25, 2026June 29, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council takes up 350-home development, water rights purchase Thursday

by Kevin Hendricks June 24, 2026

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

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

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Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho man charged with child abuse, contributing to delinquency after middle school fight escalates

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026

The McDermott Athletic Center can move forward with a beer-and-wine taproom and outdoor dining area after Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously approved two measures Thursday night — but because the MAC sits on city-owned land, council members used the moment to squeeze out new concessions for residents.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Beer, wine and more free programming: What the MAC’s expansion means for residents

by Kevin Hendricks June 16, 2026