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Republican governor candidate Gregg Hull says comments he made at an Aug. 11 Hobbs meet-and-greet about working with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on abortion are being taken "out of context," though in a phone call with The Paper. he confirmed he opposes state funding for abortion services used by out-of-state patients and said he has reached out to Abbott's office to "make contact."

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Hull says he is ‘fully committed’ to working with Texas Gov. Abbot to stop New Mexico aid for Texans seeking abortions in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks August 18, 2026August 18, 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

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County locks in cheaper bonds for landfill gear, Project Ranger land

by Kevin Hendricks August 18, 2026

Democrat Elise Falanga Taylor is ending her campaign for New Mexico House District 23, saying she won't let what she calls "vile tactics" from Republicans overshadow the issues at stake. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Rio Rancho Democrat drops out of HD23 race, cites ‘vile tactics’ from GOP

by Kevin Hendricks August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

New Mexico State Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bridging the gap: Legislators and educators unite for childcare reform

by Rodd Cayton August 14, 2026

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center on Aug. 13 that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won't just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in the program — they'll raise care and insurance costs for everyone else, too.

Congress & Federal Gov., Healthcare, New Mexico Statewide News

Luján, hospital leaders talk Medicaid ‘headwinds’ and rural health gaps at Rio Rancho roundtable

by Kevin Hendricks August 13, 2026

Scott Salvas, the Rio Rancho brewer behind Brew Lab 101, is resurrecting the long-dormant Putt-Putt Golf and Games course at 5100 San Mateo Blvd. NE in Albuquerque — rebranded as Putts N Pints — with a soft public opening expected within weeks and a grand opening targeted roughly a month out, Salvas told The Paper. On Aug. 11. (Kevin Hendricks)

Albuquerque, Food & Drink

Rio Rancho brewer swings for nostalgia, resurrects shuttered ABQ icon as Putts N’ Pints

by Kevin Hendricks August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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

Education, Rio Rancho

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)

Education, Rio Rancho

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

by Kevin Hendricks August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A vacant lot near Rio Rancho's City Center is one step closer to becoming La Esperanza Preschool, a 200-child facility, after the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved its site plan on July 28.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Expanding access: How a new state law is bringing a large preschool to Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks August 5, 2026