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Rio Rancho's automated speed cameras flagged more than 4,400 drivers in March and issued 3,423 citations. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho speed cameras issued 3,400+ citations in March

by Kevin Hendricks April 20, 2026April 21, 2026

Rio Rancho speed cameras issued 3,400+ citations in March

by Kevin Hendricks April 20, 2026April 21, 2026

After years of planning, data collection and funding pursuits, Rio Rancho Fire Rescue is on the verge of breaking ground on Fire Station 8 — the city's first new fire station since 2011 — with a bid closing March 26 and shovels expected in the ground as early as late April. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

New fire station means faster response times, potential insurance savings for Rio Rancho residents

by Kevin Hendricks April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Local Government, Rio Rancho

New fire station means faster response times, potential insurance savings for Rio Rancho residents

by Kevin Hendricks April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Rio Rancho is leaving up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue on the table because tens of thousands of its residents spend their workdays — and their money — somewhere else, according to a market analysis presented to Sandoval County commissioners.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho loses up to $7.3 million a year in tax revenue while residents commute elsewhere for work

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

State Rep Kathleen Cates

New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, NM.news, Opinion & Analysis

Opinion: New Mexico’s disability laws get important updates, and more still needed

by Guest Commentary April 13, 2026April 13, 2026