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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 Town of Bernalillo unveiled its first Baby Box on Dec. 17. (Rodd Cayton)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Fire Rescue seeks to curb Baby Box mischief

by Rodd Cayton May 21, 2026

The woman whose body was found in the Cibola National Forest two years ago and known only as "Sandoval Star" has been identified as Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the Albuquerque area before her disappearance, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference May 20. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

‘Sandoval Star’ identified: Woman found dead in 2023 named Victoria De La Rosa

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Laci Steele founded Steele Got Your Six in December 2024 after years of funding officer support efforts entirely out of pocket — sometimes spending between $8,000 and $16,000 a year. A police chief's wife, former dispatcher and mother to two officers, Steele said the organization's name captures its mission: in law enforcement, "got your six" means someone has your back. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Beyond the badge: How ‘Steele Got Your Six’ is mobilizing the Rio Rancho community to support police families

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, The 528 Rio Rancho

Pentagon taps Sandoval County missile maker for hypersonic weapon contract

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Chief Stuart Steele watches as his granddaughter places a flower to honor the department's fallen officers at a memorial ceremony on May 14. (Julian Paras)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Raúl Torrez

Congress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

NMDOJ agrees to stop enforcement of HB9 in response to USDOJ lawsuit against New Mexico anti-ICE laws

by Pat Davis and Jesse Jones May 13, 2026May 27, 2026

Stoddard, a Rio Rancho resident seeking the District 3 seat on the Sandoval County Commission, was identified as the suspect in the May 1 incident at Blackstone Hot Springs, 410 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, according to police records obtained and reviewed by The Paper.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

‘Nothing burger’ vs. legal pattern: Stoddard’s gun dispute and dismissed domestic battery case

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

(Sandoval County Sheriff's Office)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Placitas

Man charged with strangling wife four times, kicking puppy during domestic dispute

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026