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More than 70 hot-air balloons will ascend over Rio Rancho this Valentine's Day weekend as the Friends & Lovers Balloon Rally returns for its annual celebration.

Balloons to fill Rio Rancho skies for Valentine’s weekend rally

by Kevin Hendricks February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning.

Rio Rancho moves forward with $63.4M water plan

by Kevin Hendricks February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho Governing Body to review clean FY2025 audit, consider $63M water bonds

by Kevin Hendricks February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The Champion Car Wash on 528 is one of many in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Why are there so many car washes in Rio Rancho?

by Kevin Hendricks February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

RRPD

Courts, Justice & Safety

‘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

Mayoral candidate Alexandria Piland is the only contender who does not oppose making Rio Rancho a sanctuary city, a policy that would prevent local authorities from reporting undocumented immigrants to federal immigration officials for possible deportation. (Courtesy photo)

Should Rio Rancho be a sanctuary city? One mayoral candidate thinks so

by Kevin Hendricks February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Top of the Block, the upstairs bar at Rio Rancho’s food hall (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE), is hosting a Super Bowl Sunday viewing event from about 4:30 to 9 p.m. The venue plans to show the game on its screens, creating a social, high-energy setting for fans who want food options and a lively crowd. Plus, the view is beautiful.

Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Where to watch Super Bowl LX in and around Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Campaign finance reports released Feb. 5 show a stark divide in fundraising for the March 3 municipal election to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull. City Councilor Paul Wymer and Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek have emerged as the financial front-runners in the six-way race for mayor.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

The campaign cash race update: Who’s raising and spending the most ahead of Rio Rancho election

by Kevin Hendricks February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Three of the six candidates vying to become Rio Rancho's next mayor outlined their visions for the city's future at a forum Feb. 5 hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association of New Mexico.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Consistency vs. change: Rio Rancho mayoral candidates square off on city’s future

by Kevin Hendricks February 5, 2026February 5, 2026