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Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

District 2 déjà vu: Wymer opens search for new council seat

by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2026

Three new speed cameras are headed to N.M. 528 — the Rio Rancho corridor that has seen two fatal crashes in six weeks and claimed seven lives in 18 months — as state and city officials escalate automated enforcement on the highway.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s speed cameras are racking up tickets — and maybe too much cash

by Kevin Hendricks August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

A vacant lot near Rio Rancho's City Center is one step closer to becoming La Esperanza Preschool, a 200-child facility, after the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved its site plan on July 28.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho child care access grows with two new facility approvals

by Kevin Hendricks August 24, 2026

Rio Rancho voters turned out in record numbers Tuesday for the city's mayoral runoff, with nearly 20% of eligible voters casting ballots — the highest turnout ever recorded for a runoff election in the city's history.

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

City clerk calls for election overhaul after costs blow past budget

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city's food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month.

Events, Rio Rancho

Highland sounds & good causes: Celtic Coyotes headline UUWC’s 30th anniversary

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Route 66, Roger Rabbit and a Utah comedian walk into a Rio Rancho weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Rio Rancho City Hall. (Kevin Hendricks)

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Narrow escape: Rio Rancho council upholds variance for 50-foot lots On Northern Blvd.

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026

Councilor Jeremy Lenentine announced Aug. 19 he's resigning for family considerations, with his last day in office set for Nov. 12 — handing Mayor Paul Wymer the job of finding a replacement under the same fast-track process that seated Councilor David Mann this summer.

Local Government, Rio Rancho

Vacancy ahead: Councilor Lenentine’s resignation triggers appointment search in District 2

by Kevin Hendricks August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

The climbing wall is always a hit at the Mayor's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 20th edition this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Sunday is Funday turns 21: Rio Rancho’s community party returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 12, 2026

Brittany Behenna Griffith, Puesta del Sol Preschool principal, speaks at a press conference on Aug. 10. (Julian Paras)

Education, Rio Rancho

A journey to 2040: RRPS celebrates the grand opening of Puesta del Sol preschool

by Rodd Cayton August 11, 2026August 11, 2026