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The Maverik store, which is located at the intersection of NM 528 and Obregon Road NE, was approved by Rio Rancho’s Planning and Zoning Commission during a meeting on June 9. Eleven members of the community were present to speak out against the new business, which will occupy approximately 2.06 acres and includes a 4,499 sq. ft. convenience store and six dual-sided fuel pumps. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Contested Rio Rancho Maverik project heads back to council: Did NMDOT’s highway tweak satisfy neighbors?

by Kevin Hendricks September 9, 2026

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’s four-lane facelift is almost final — here’s your last chance to weigh in

by Kevin Hendricks September 8, 2026

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither Matthew Wayne Herman nor Anthony Allison will appear on the November ballot, siding with county clerks in Sandoval and San Juan counties and closing out a two-week legal fight over how late a political party can replace a candidate who drops out.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Legal dead end: NM Supreme Court closes door on late ballot swaps

by Kevin Hendricks September 3, 2026

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s bear summer continues: Another animal relocated from neighborhood

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026

Rio Rancho Police Department. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Debate over privacy concerns continues as council backs new police tech deal

by Kevin Hendricks September 1, 2026

There's a food truck rolling through Rio Rancho and Albuquerque where the entire menu is off-limits to people. Bark Bar, launched about six months ago by Chad Rutter, serves handmade "pup cups" and treats built exclusively for dogs — and the owner believes it's the first business of its kind in the state. (Kevin Hendricks)

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Treating the pack: How the Bark Bar is winning over Rio Rancho’s dogs

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd and CNM President Tracy Hartzler cutting the ribbon of the new Transportation Systems Technology Center. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 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)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents urge city to cut ties with Flock camera network

by Kevin Hendricks August 31, 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)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police credit ALPR cameras with dozens of arrests, vehicle recoveries

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Big investments ahead: Council reviews police tech, well rehab, townhomes

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026