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Rio Rancho walks away from the 2026 New Mexico Legislature with nearly $4.8 million in state capital outlay funding, covering upgrades to parks, police equipment and city roads — and in several cases, more money than the city asked for. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Motorcyclist dies on NM 528 six weeks after fatal street racing crash

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Frank Rue, a Vietnam-era Marine and New Mexico commandant of the Marine Corps League, and Mayor Wymer present a ceremonial wreath during the Memorial Day service — a traditional tribute symbolizing remembrance and honor for the fallen. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen military at Memorial Day ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Laci Steele founded Steele Got Your Six in December 2024 after years of funding officer support efforts entirely out of pocket — sometimes spending between $8,000 and $16,000 a year. A police chief's wife, former dispatcher and mother to two officers, Steele said the organization's name captures its mission: in law enforcement, "got your six" means someone has your back. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Beyond the badge: How ‘Steele Got Your Six’ is mobilizing the Rio Rancho community to support police families

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, right, listens to RioTECH Principal Dr. Kristopher Johnson during a tour of the school on May 18. (Kevin Hendricks)

Education, Rio Rancho

National Labor Leader praises RioTECH as a blueprint for collaborative CTE education

by Kevin Hendricks May 19, 2026

Greg Bennett, Chair of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Sandoval County Democrats launch voter outreach, fight childhood hunger in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting expands Saturday as unaffiliated voters make first moves in Sandoval County primary

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Chief Stuart Steele watches as his granddaughter places a flower to honor the department's fallen officers at a memorial ceremony on May 14. (Julian Paras)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho honors fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Alexandria Piland out-raised Paul Wymer in the first campaign finance reporting period of the Rio Rancho mayoral runoff — and holds nearly double his cash on hand — as both candidates make their final financial push before the April 14 election.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents get first chance to weigh in on $452M city budget

by Kevin Hendricks May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Shelly Gruenig teaching about robotics (Courtesy of Shelly Gruenig)

+Arts & Culture, Albuquerque, Education, Jobs, Workers & Economy, The Paper.

STEM Educator Shelly Gruenig and her robots are a ‘force for good’

by Sara Atencio-Gonzales May 13, 2026May 21, 2026

Stoddard, a Rio Rancho resident seeking the District 3 seat on the Sandoval County Commission, was identified as the suspect in the May 1 incident at Blackstone Hot Springs, 410 Austin Ave., Truth or Consequences, according to police records obtained and reviewed by The Paper.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

‘Nothing burger’ vs. legal pattern: Stoddard’s gun dispute and dismissed domestic battery case

by Kevin Hendricks May 12, 2026May 12, 2026