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The learning curve has been steep and the growing pains have been severe for the New Mexico Chupacabras in their inaugural season.

Events, Statewide News

Growing pains: Inside the New Mexico Chupacabras’ challenging inaugural season

by Tristen Critchfield June 29, 2026

Bob Dylan plays the Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater Friday night, with doors at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at etix.com.

Events, Sandoval County

Bob Dylan, drive-in movies and the mother road cap a loaded weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

The New Mexico Goatheads answered the question fans have been asking since day one: Zack Stortini will be the first head coach in franchise history, the team announced Saturday at a packed reveal party at The Block in Rio Rancho. (Julian Paras)

Events, Rio Rancho

From NHL ice to New Mexico: Zack Stortini named Goatheads’ first head coach

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 22, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Where to watch USA’s World Cup match vs. Australia

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 18, 2026

Rio Rancho and Sandoval County families have plenty of reasons to leave the air conditioning behind this weekend, starting with the city's official Juneteenth Celebration Saturday at Haynes Park. (CoRR)

Events, Sandoval County

From Juneteenth to RanchFest: Your Sandoval County weekend planner

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 18, 2026

Families looking for a weekly dose of New Mexico's ranching heritage this summer can catch Rodeo Tamaya, a public rodeo series returning to Santa Ana Pueblo every Thursday evening through Aug. 13.

Events, Pueblos

Rodeo Tamaya returns for weekly summer series at Santa Ana Pueblo

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 16, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 12-14)

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 11, 2026

Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with a free community celebration Saturday, June 20 at Haynes Park, bringing together music, food and performance to honor the emancipation of enslaved Americans.

Events, Rio Rancho

Celebrating freedom: Rio Rancho marks Juneteenth with free community festival

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 10, 2026

A rainbow striped Pride flag

Events, Rio Rancho

Weekend preview: What’s happening in and around Rio Rancho (June 5-7)

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor June 4, 2026

Swifties can take over the lanes at Tenpins & More, 1416 Rio Rancho Dr. SE, starting at 5 p.m. for Tay-Swift Night — an all-Eras bowling bash running until close.

Events, Rio Rancho

Free art, movies and live music fill the Rio Rancho area this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor April 30, 2026April 30, 2026