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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

City clerk calls for election overhaul after costs blow past budget

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

A Gallup native is in line to become one of the country’s top health officials after President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

National News, New Mexico Statewide News

From Gallup to Washington: UNM Graduate nominated to lead FDA

by Jesse Jones 1 week agoAugust 19, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Narrow escape: Rio Rancho council upholds variance for 50-foot lots On Northern Blvd.

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

Councilor Jeremy Lenentine announced Aug. 19 he's resigning for family considerations, with his last day in office set for Nov. 12 — handing Mayor Paul Wymer the job of finding a replacement under the same fast-track process that seated Councilor David Mann this summer.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Vacancy ahead: Councilor Lenentine’s resignation triggers appointment search in District 2

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoAugust 19, 2026

Republican governor candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken "out of context," though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed he opposes state funding for abortion services used by out-of-state patients and said he has reached out to Abbott's office to "make contact."

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Hull says he is ‘fully committed’ to working with Texas Gov. Abbot to stop New Mexico aid for Texans seeking abortions in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoAugust 18, 2026

Sandoval County seniors won't have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop.

Healthcare, Sandoval County

Senior Service Fair rolls into Bernalillo this week

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

Castelion announced on Jan. 22 that it selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus dedicated to next-generation hypersonic systems. Pictured are dignitaries including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, moving dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for New Mexico News

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County locks in cheaper bonds for landfill gear, Project Ranger land

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

PNM community crew

Elections & Politics, Energy, Jobs, Workers & Economy, NM Political Report, NM.news

Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.

by Pat Davis 1 week ago

Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won't let what she calls "vile tactics" from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Rio Rancho Democrat drops out of HD23 race, cites ‘vile tactics’ from GOP

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoAugust 17, 2026

Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Healthcare, Sandoval County

UNM Hospital CEO announces retirement as SRMC reports growth

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago