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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

The Luxe is in: City Council approves Lomas Encantadas apartments 5-1, with the neighborhood’s own councilor voting no

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 26, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Department. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts & Justice, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police investigate death of 23-year-old outside Presbyterian clinic as homicide

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 22, 2026

Rio Rancho's summer bear surge continued Tuesday when police and state wildlife officers tranquilized and relocated an animal roaming the Cabezon neighborhood.

Community News, Sandoval County

Be bear aware: Ursine spotting in Corrales means humans should take caution

by Rodd Cayton October 22, 2026

Rio Rancho’s Fall Festival is still happening Saturday — just not where you might expect. Due to weather concerns, the city moved the annual autumn celebration from Campus Park to the Rio Rancho Events Center, spreading activities between the arena floor and the front parking lot. It’s the biggest local anchor of a weekend that also brings professional hockey watch parties for three straight nights, two free community lectures in Bernalillo, a prescription drug take-back event and a Goosebumps sequel on The BLOCK’s outdoor screen.

■ Events, Sandoval County

Fall Festival moves indoors, Goatheads watch parties and free movies round out a packed weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 22, 2026

Owner Robyn Hill is the granddaughter of Albuquerque’s original Candy Lady. She says she wants the shop to carry forward her grandmother’s knack for making people feel welcome. (Courtesy photo)

Community News, Rio Rancho

Candy Lady’s granddaughter spins a new yarn in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 21, 2026

Rio Rancho's automated license plate reader network has grown to 19 cameras citywide, and police say the system — all of it run through vendor Flock Safety — is paying off in stolen vehicle recoveries and arrests. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Plate expectations: Sandoval County now requires permits for license plate cameras

by Kevin Hendricks October 21, 2026

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

Last call for The Luxe: City Council gets the final word Thursday on Lomas Encantadas apartments

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 20, 2026

The New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit ran Operation Midnight Harvest from Oct. 15 to 17. Investigators posed as minors using decoy accounts. The men allegedly solicited those accounts and arranged to meet, the agency announced Monday. No real children took part.

Courts & Justice, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho man among 10 charged in state sting targeting online child solicitation

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 20, 2026

People vote at the Sandoval County admin building in November. (Kevin Hendricks)

Placitas, Politics & Elections

Badges, ballots and bandwidth: Placitas forum previews sheriff, commission and secretary of state races

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 19, 2026

Rio Rancho, Sports

PHOTOS: Goatheads collect their firsts — except the one that counts

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor October 19, 2026