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The Rio Rancho Police Department will host a Coffee with a Cop event on Feb. 10, inviting community members to meet with local law enforcement officers over coffee.

Rio Rancho police invite the public to Coffee with a Cop

by Kevin Hendricks February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Mayoral candidate Alexandria Piland is the only contender who does not oppose making Rio Rancho a sanctuary city, a policy that would prevent local authorities from reporting undocumented immigrants to federal immigration officials for possible deportation. (Courtesy photo)

Should Rio Rancho be a sanctuary city? One mayoral candidate thinks so

by Kevin Hendricks February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Top of the Block, the upstairs bar at Rio Rancho’s food hall (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE), is hosting a Super Bowl Sunday viewing event from about 4:30 to 9 p.m. The venue plans to show the game on its screens, creating a social, high-energy setting for fans who want food options and a lively crowd. Plus, the view is beautiful.

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Where to watch Super Bowl LX in and around Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Campaign finance reports released Feb. 5 show a stark divide in fundraising for the March 3 municipal election to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull. City Councilor Paul Wymer and Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek have emerged as the financial front-runners in the six-way race for mayor.

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The campaign cash race update: Who’s raising and spending the most ahead of Rio Rancho election

by Kevin Hendricks February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Three of the six candidates vying to become Rio Rancho's next mayor outlined their visions for the city's future at a forum Feb. 5 hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association of New Mexico.

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Consistency vs. change: Rio Rancho mayoral candidates square off on city’s future

by Kevin Hendricks February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Your city, your news: ‘The 528’ goes live in Rio Rancho as the city’s free news hub

by Kevin Hendricks February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

From left, Rio Rancho mayoral candidates Michael Meek, Alexandria Piland, Zach Darden, Paul Wymer and Corrine Rios. (Kevin Hendricks)

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Rio Rancho mayoral candidates clash on transparency, growth at forum

by Kevin Hendricks February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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District 5 decides: Culbreath touts progress, Ward demands a ‘visionary’ approach for Rio Rancho’s future

by Kevin Hendricks February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Campaign finance reports released Feb. 5 show a stark divide in fundraising for the March 3 municipal election to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull. City Councilor Paul Wymer and Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek have emerged as the financial front-runners in the six-way race for mayor.

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The campaign cash race: Who’s raising and spending the most ahead of Rio Rancho election

by Kevin Hendricks February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Early voting is available at the Boradmoor Senior Center through Feb. 28. (Kevin Hendricks)

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$18 million question: Rio Rancho voters face decision on roads, safety and quality of life

by Kevin Hendricks February 2, 2026February 4, 2026