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The National UFO Historical Records Center located in Rio Rancho. The center helps collect, preserve, and provide historical UFO materials to the general public and interested parties. It is located on the southern end on the campus within Martin Luther King Elementary school. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

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Vibes or value? RRPS board expands UFO archive deal, calls for student impact metrics

by Kevin Hendricks 1 day ago

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho students will get a UFO club at RioTech and twice as many UFO lectures after the school board expanded its partnership with the National UFO Historical Records Center. The board also wants proof the deal helps kids learn. The Rio Rancho Public Schools board voted 4-1 to amend […]

Superintendent Robert Dodd and three top administrators introduced the proposed name, Horizon 2040, at last week’s school board meeting. The plan would run from 2027 to 2032 while looking ahead to the Class of 2040, today's 4-year-olds in early childhood programs.

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS wants your input on ‘Horizon 2040,’ a five-year plan to become NM’s top district

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

Rio Rancho schools are in line for new buses, intercoms and athletic upgrades after the school board accepted $2.68 million in state grants last week.

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS scores $2.68M in state grants for buses, band fields, tennis courts and a press box

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

RRPS Superintendent Robert Dodd talks with students. (RRPS)

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RRPS surges forward: District reports major academic gains and sets 2030 Spotlight goal

by Rodd Cayton 2 weeks agoSeptember 16, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools. (RRPS)

Education, Rio Rancho

Who deserves the highest honor? RRPS Hall nominations now open

by Rodd Cayton September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Sophia Farwell, a fifth-grader at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School, is one of just five students from across the country selected to attend the game through the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge and Finn’s Mission. She learned the news via a surprise announcement at a school assembly. (RRPS)

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Heart of a champion: Stapleton fifth-grader scores Super Bowl tickets through lifesaving mission

by Kevin Hendricks September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd and CNM President Tracy Hartzler cutting the ribbon of the new Transportation Systems Technology Center. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026

Brittany Behenna Griffith, Puesta del Sol Preschool principal, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 10. (Julian Paras)

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A journey to 2040: RRPS celebrates the grand opening of Puesta del Sol preschool

by Rodd Cayton August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

Courts, Justice & Safety, Education, Rio Rancho

Armed threats reported at Rio Rancho preschool, high school Monday

by Kevin Hendricks August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd speaks at a June 11 press conference at Vista Grande Elementary School. (RRPS)

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Taking the reins: Superintendent Dodd outlines priorities for RRPS as new school year starts

by Kevin Hendricks August 6, 2026August 6, 2026