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New Mexico Chief Justice: Supreme Court offers a civics program for students

by Guest Commentary March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Sgt. Michael Schlattman, a 13-year veteran of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, was outside his vehicle Feb. 23 when a semi truck slammed into the rear of his patrol unit near mile marker 170 on eastbound I-40 in the East Mountains. He was pinned underneath and died at the scene. He had called in the stop just before 5 p.m.

Memorial services set for BCSO sergeant killed during traffic stop to be held in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

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Supreme Court removes New Mexico judge from the bench

by NM Political Report February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

The Rio Rancho Police Department's Citizens' Police Academy is currently underway, with roughly two dozen residents getting an inside look at how one of New Mexico's fastest-growing cities keeps itself safe.

Rio Rancho’s Citizens’ Police Academy pulls back the curtain on police work

by Kevin Hendricks February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Rio Rancho's police and fire departments handled tens of thousands of calls in 2025, with new data showing faster fire response times but a notable rise in structure fires and a wide spread in police response times depending on call urgency.

Rio Rancho police, fire departments report mixed results in 2025

by Kevin Hendricks February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Gary King campaigned on prosecuting child sex offenders – while courting Epstein at lunch and accepting donations through companies designed to avoid “press coverage” for King

by Pat Davis February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

New Mexico State Police have arrested a 34-year-old man on charges of kidnapping and sexual assault following an investigation involving a 13-year-old girl from Rio Rancho, authorities announced.

Man arrested on kidnapping, sexual assault charges involving 13-year-old girl

by Kevin Hendricks February 19, 2026February 19, 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.

Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue ready to break ground on new fire station

by Kevin Hendricks February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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‘Hustle’ busted: Man in fake Target vest used magnet to steal $1,000+ in electronics

by Kevin Hendricks February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

The Rio Rancho Police Department will host a Coffee with a Cop event on Feb. 10, inviting community members to meet with local law enforcement officers over coffee.

Rio Rancho police invite the public to Coffee with a Cop

by Kevin Hendricks February 9, 2026February 9, 2026