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A Rio Rancho woman fired a gun at her partner during a domestic argument early April 18, police say — leaving bullet holes in two homes and her children inside.

Courts, Justice & Safety, NM.news, Rio Rancho

Fewer crimes, more tickets: Inside the RRPD’s 2025 Annual Report

by Kevin Hendricks 5 days ago

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 5 days ago

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners to weigh $34.4M in bond asks, ethics overhaul and a new assessor Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks 5 days ago

Juan Escobar and his son, Andrew, are pictured together before his disappearance. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

After three years of searching, Rio Rancho father reunited with son

by juliannmnews 6 days agoJuly 20, 2026

Events, Rio Rancho

PHOTOS: Rio Rancho leaders, friends and family turn out to support The Paper.

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Tribal nations, Democratic Party win major redistricting ruling in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week agoJuly 17, 2026

Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos speaks during public comment at the June 10 commission meeting, where a resolution was passed that requests Gallegos step down from the position. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Defiant to the end: Assessor Linda Gallegos resigns, criticizes commissioners

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

+Arts & Culture, Placitas

Placitas group to use state grant to promote emergency preparedness

by Rodd Cayton 1 week ago

Sandoval County Emergency Manager Dan Heerding and Allen Saville of the Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP) spoke of being physically and mentally prepared for possibly without access to electricity or gas. (Rodd Cayton)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Placitas

Beyond the basics: Preparing your Placitas home for power outages and emergencies

by Rodd Cayton 1 week ago

Rio Rancho readers get a reason to celebrate — and a reason to party as The Paper. throws open the doors Thursday for a free Summer BLOCK Party marking its expansion into the City of Vision.

+Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

Summer BLOCK Party and beyond: What to do in and around Rio Rancho this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks 1 week ago