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Lomas Encantadas neighbors want the city to slam the brakes on a plan for the city to sell a part of their neighborhood park to a developer who plans to build more than 50 apartments and shops. The Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to take up the issue at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Lomas Encantadas residents push back against proposed development that could take away part of their neighborhood park

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoSeptember 21, 2026

Rio Rancho drivers tired of squeezing through Northern Boulevard's current lanes will get their first look at the finished expansion design during a virtual public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Northern Boulevard’s four-lane makeover hits 99% design — but the orange cones are still years out

by Kevin Hendricks 2 weeks ago

Rio Rancho's automated license plate reader network has grown to 19 cameras citywide, and police say the system — all of it run through vendor Flock Safety — is paying off in stolen vehicle recoveries and arrests. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

‘Every stop is a lawsuit waiting to happen’: Residents again press council to ax Flock cameras

by Kevin Hendricks September 15, 2026

The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Neighbors win big as Rio Rancho council rejects proposed Maverik development

by Kevin Hendricks September 14, 2026September 15, 2026

Rio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho

Photos: 25 years later, Rio Rancho remembers

by Kevin Hendricks September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Project Ranger named NM’s top collaborative economic development project

by Kevin Hendricks September 10, 2026

The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Contested Rio Rancho Maverik project heads back to council: Did NMDOT’s highway tweak satisfy neighbors?

by Kevin Hendricks September 9, 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

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Castelion’s $1B raise: New Pentagon deal means bigger missile plant near Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Bernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety

Rio Rancho man faces felony charges after removing BernCo Flock cameras in political protest

by Jesse Jones September 3, 2026

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can replace a candidate who drops out.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Legal dead end: NM Supreme Court closes door on late ballot swaps

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026