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Friends, family and the broader Rio Rancho community turned out May 30 for a car and motorcycle show honoring Dante Gallegos, 22, who was killed in a motorcycle crash on NM Highway 528 on May 13 — the latest fatality on a corridor that has claimed seven lives in 18 months.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Community rallies around family of motorcyclist killed on NM 528

by Kevin Hendricks June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

A rainbow striped Pride flag

Events, Rio Rancho

Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 5-7)

by Kevin Hendricks June 4, 2026

A Rio Rancho woman fired a gun at her partner during a domestic argument early April 18, police say — leaving bullet holes in two homes and her children inside.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Man arrested after SWAT standoff near Rio Rancho-Albuquerque border following alleged domestic assault

by Kevin Hendricks June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho adopts $452M budget with police pay boost

by Kevin Hendricks June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Rio Rancho will host its first-ever Pride festival June 6 at Haynes Park — the result of a grassroots effort that took shape after the Sandoval Signpost reported last May that New Mexico's third-largest city had no Pride events, proclamations or celebrations of any kind. (Kevin Hendricks)

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Making history: Rio Rancho set to celebrate Sandoval County’s first-ever Pride festival

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026June 4, 2026

Rio Rancho and Westside commuters face a two-day closure on Paseo del Norte this week as construction crews blast through basalt to install storm drainage on a corridor serving tens of thousands of daily drivers.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Westside Albuquerque

Paseo del Norte closes Thursday for blasting near Unser as construction continues

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho governing body set to adopt $452 million budget, approve Sadie’s restaurant

by Kevin Hendricks May 27, 2026May 27, 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)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Motorcyclist dies on NM 528 six weeks after fatal street racing crash

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Frank Rue, a Vietnam-era Marine and New Mexico commandant of the Marine Corps League, and Mayor Wymer present a ceremonial wreath during the Memorial Day service — a traditional tribute symbolizing remembrance and honor for the fallen. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen military at Memorial Day ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

The New Mexico Goatheads unveiled thier mascot, Billy, and announced the team's affiliation with the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 21 at THE BLOCK. (Courtesy photo)

Rio Rancho, Sports

New Mexico Goatheads drop full schedule for inaugural hockey season

by Kevin Hendricks May 21, 2026