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More than 300 acres of state trust land tucked into Rio Rancho's Cleveland Heights area could soon shift from public hands to private development, and the New Mexico State Land Office wants residents to weigh in first.

New Mexico State Gov., Rio Rancho

State eyes selling 300 acres near Cleveland Heights for new development

by Kevin Hendricks August 4, 2026August 5, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools. (RRPS)

Education, Rio Rancho

Back-to-school 2026: What Rio Rancho families need to know

by Kevin Hendricks August 2, 2026

Rio Rancho's governing body unanimously cleared the way last week for Sandoval County to annex 7.8 acres into the Town of Bernalillo, a boundary shift that lets the county move forward with a bigger 13th Judicial District Court Complex and a relocated Bureau of Elections. (Julian Paras)

Local Government, Sandoval County

‘Jurisdictional nightmare’ ends as Rio Rancho backs Sandoval County annexation

by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Sandoval County sheriff breaks ranks to endorse Republican successor

by Kevin Hendricks July 29, 2026

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD

by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council locks in $452M budget, trims City Hall wish list to balance books

by Kevin Hendricks July 28, 2026

David Mann, center, is surrounded by his family as he is sworn in as the new District 4 councilor on July 23. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

District 4 gets its Mann: RRPS attorney sworn in as Rio Rancho’s new councilor after divided vote

by Kevin Hendricks July 24, 2026

Albuquerque, Environment, Conservation & Climate, Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandia Pueblo pushes to take control of Sandia Mountain forests, raising alarm from outdoor adventurer seekers

by Jesse Jones July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

New District 4 councilor, final FY2027 budget approval on tap for Rio Rancho’s Thursday meeting

by Kevin Hendricks July 22, 2026

Khalil Lorando, the 11-year-old CEO of Kyreeze Lemonade, manages orders at a recent community event. Lorando balances school with his growing business, saving his earnings to purchase a Jeep Wrangler by age 16.

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Squeezing success: How an 11-year-old turned a lemonade stand into a legit business

by Tristen Critchfield July 21, 2026