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Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the county's estimated 42,000 non-Rio Rancho residents.

Local Gov., Westside

New dispatch center struggles with staffing

by Rodd Cayton November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

It’s official: City Councilor Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for mayor Tuesday night, entering the race to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, who is running for governor.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho City Councilor officially announces mayoral bid

by Kevin Hendricks November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico's largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho Mayor will not seek fourth term, focuses on governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe

by Kevin Hendricks November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

"Sounds of the Season" will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children's Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 2903 Cabezon Blvd.

Music, Westside

Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert

by Kevin Hendricks November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election.

Pueblos, Westside

Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term

by Kevin Hendricks November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Michael Farrell

Rio Rancho residents sound alarm over hypersonic missile plant

by Kevin Hendricks November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Westside

County greenlights legislative agenda targeting IPRA, dispatchers and detention officer retention

by Rodd Cayton November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Rio Rancho Fire Chief James Wenzel warned city councilors Thursday that a proposed high-hazard facility in Sandoval County could strain the city's fire department resources and pose unique safety challenges.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho fire chief raises concerns about Project Ranger’s impact

by Kevin Hendricks November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Westside

Sandoval County selected for hypersonic missile manufacturing facility

by Kevin Hendricks November 17, 2025November 17, 2025