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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 8 hours agoSeptember 21, 2026

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. 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 […]

Rio Rancho schools are in line for new buses, intercoms and athletic upgrades after the school board accepted $2.68 million in state grants last week.

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS scores $2.68M in state grants for buses, band fields, tennis courts and a press box

by Kevin Hendricks 11 hours ago

Placitas’ local emergency preparedness group is turning the tables. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) is asking residents what they think they need to learn.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Placitas

Wake-up call in Placitas: Survey reveals critical gaps in emergency planning

by Rodd Cayton 12 hours ago

A bag station along the Thompson Fence Line Trail. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Dog days in Rio Rancho: Poop bag thefts cause city policy change

by Rodd Cayton 4 days agoSeptember 17, 2026

The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, hosts That Band on Friday at 7 p.m., Polynova on Saturday at 7 p.m., and closes Sunday with Braingang Trivia at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Back to the Future at 7 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

Lederhosen, live music and laughs highlight this weekend in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks 4 days agoSeptember 17, 2026

Oktoberfest is returning to Rio Rancho this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Prost! Rio Rancho Oktoberfest returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks 5 days ago

In a brief meeting Monday evening, Bernalillo town councilors cleared a zoning path for the creation of a new Sandoval County animal shelter.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo prepares for action-packed Autumn with festivals, tournaments, music

by Rodd Cayton 5 days ago

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 6 days ago

RRPS Superintendent Robert Dodd talks with students. (RRPS)

Education, Rio Rancho

RRPS surges forward: District reports major academic gains and sets 2030 Spotlight goal

by Rodd Cayton 6 days agoSeptember 16, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district.

Education, Rio Rancho

Who deserves the highest honor? RRPS Hall nominations now open

by Rodd Cayton 7 days agoSeptember 15, 2026