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

nm.news by Kevin Hendricks February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

A question about sanctuary city policy sparked a crowd reaction at a mayoral candidate forum on Feb. 3, with one candidate breaking from her opponents to voice support for the designation. During the forum hosted by The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Rio Rancho Observer, mayoral candidate Alexandria Piland was the only […]


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