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Many of the metro area’s top bars and restaurants squared off at The BLOCK Saturday, and Rio Grande Social says it came out on top.

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Rio Grande Social claims top prize at Rio Rancho Margarita Festival

by Kevin Hendricks August 4, 2026

Democratic Party of Sandoval County Secretary Judith Gordon slams outgoing Sheriff Jesse James Casaus for his endorsement of a Republican successor, arguing the move confirms the Sheriff’s long-standing contempt for Democratic values and the party he represents.

Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the Editor: Sandoval County’s sheriff has finally shown his true colors

by Guest Commentary August 3, 2026

Rio Rancho families chasing new tech skills just got a boost: R4Creating's Community Hub is getting a fresh $5,000 grant from internet provider Sparklight to keep its STEM classes, job training and community gathering space humming. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

R4Creating keeps tech education humming with new Sparklight funding

by Kevin Hendricks August 3, 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

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

by Kevin Hendricks August 2, 2026

Bernalillo Town Hall

Local Government, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Town Council passes $12M budget for FY2027

by Rodd Cayton July 31, 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

The Rio Rancho Margarita Festival lands at The BLOCK Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., pitting the city's top bars and restaurants against each other in a tasting competition — and putting you in the judge's seat.

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Sip, vote and celebrate: Rio Rancho’s Margarita Festival arrives this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks July 30, 2026

It’s not just another birthday trip to the mall — this time, it’s the mall’s birthday. This weekend, Cottonwood Mall is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a party Friday, three decades to the day the shopping center opened its doors. On July 31, 1996, Albuquerque’s Westside finally had a regional level mall.

Events, Westside Albuquerque

Westside shopping mecca celebrates 30 years

by Rodd Cayton July 30, 2026

The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that DNA testing has conclusively identified skeletal remains found in May as those of Ann Lombard Taylor, closing a missing person case filed in May 1996.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Placitas

30-year mystery solved: Missing Placitas woman found buried at her own property

by Kevin Hendricks July 29, 2026

Nambe Lake Autumn, photo encaustic, 16x12, Dana Patterson Roth

Art & Artists, Placitas

Placitas gallery to showcase art inspired by NM’s disappearing waters

by Kevin Hendricks July 29, 2026