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The eighth annual Sandoval County Craft Fair returns this weekend. (SandCo)

Events, NM.news, Rio Rancho

Grab your boots and your wallet: High-energy country and handcrafted treasures hit Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks April 16, 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

Wymer outspent, outraised Piland and won big in mayoral election

by Kevin Hendricks April 15, 2026

Rio Rancho voters turned out in record numbers Tuesday for the city's mayoral runoff, with nearly 20% of eligible voters casting ballots — the highest turnout ever recorded for a runoff election in the city's history.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho mayoral runoff draws highest turnout in city history

by April 15, 2026

Paul Wymer will be Rio Rancho's next mayor, and he's already thinking about what comes first when he walks into City Hall on May 1.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Wymer elected Rio Rancho mayor: What’s next?

by Kevin Hendricks April 15, 2026

Rio Rancho's new mayor Paul Wymer, center, celebrates with champagne on election night at Turtle Mountain. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Continuity wins: Wymer elected Rio Rancho mayor in runoff victory

by Kevin Hendricks April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho voters choose their next mayor Tuesday — here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls

by Kevin Hendricks April 13, 2026

The Hub @ Enchanted Hills is one of five places Rio Rancho residents can vote in the runoff. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho runoff on pace to top March turnout — if Election Day holds

by Kevin Hendricks April 13, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho governing body rejects Orchard Park master plan over holdout lots, park concerns

by Kevin Hendricks April 10, 2026

Rio Rancho's community theater group takes the stage at a new home this month, opening It Happened at the Airport — two one-act plays set in an airline terminal — at their new location on NM 528.

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Players open new theater with airport comedy-drama

by Kevin Hendricks April 9, 2026

Rio Rancho's first-ever Pride celebration is still two months out, but local organizers are already rolling — with Drag Bingo and a one-of-a-kind dice raffle.

Events, Rio Rancho

Drag Bingo fundraiser at The BLOCK kicks off Rio Rancho Pride celebrations

by Kevin Hendricks April 9, 2026April 23, 2026