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Sewer line break at court pauses murder trial

Proceedings to resume Thursday for Adam Kruse

State calls police, witnesses to stand in Kruse trial

Murder trial to continue Wednesday

New RR school board members sworn in

Seth Muller, Rebecca Murray and Michael Berry took oaths of office for four-year terms; families wish them well

Moody breaks school record, girls post state times at Metros

Rio Rancho sophomore takes down 2008 record in Metro meet

Cleveland's McCoy takes JUCO route, commits to Papago Pumas

Storm defensive back heads to Arizona for the Papago Pumas

The Latest News

RRPD arrest records: Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

Former Dem. Party chair announces campaign for Rio Rancho mayor

Alexandria Piland, who led the county party for four years, is running to succeed Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull

Man arrested for burglary, bribing officers in Bernalillo

Albuquerque man arrested in RR for trafficking drugs

Rio Ranchoan announces candidacy for county commission

Rio Rancho businessman runs for N.M. House seat

Zac Anaya, a real estate agent recruiter, is running for House District 60, occupied by Joshua Hernandez

Sports

'That's Just How We Work': Off 16-straight, Calabaza and Spartans prep for more

Junior captain helps lead Lady Spartans' impressive run

The Great Outdoors: UNM men's club set to open 2026 at Los Alamos Shootout

Lobos host weekend tourney in a special outdoor weekend

Cleveland ends Volcano Vista's metro championships dominance

Cleveland's Albrecht scores 28 and the Storm end Volcano Vista's four-year title run in the Metro Championship

New athletic director for Bernalillo Public Schools, John Cobos takes over

Longtime Spartan football coach has added a new title

Roundball Roundup: City teams head to Metro semis, Lady Spartans win 15 straight

Both RR teams, Cleveland boys make Metro final four

Crime and Public Safety

Duo charged for burglarizing homes in Bernalillo and RR

SCSO Deputies lead on chase through Rio Rancho

Kruse trial begins with opening statements

Cannabis shop owner charged in Pena Blanca shooting

Dispatch Dispute: Municipal chiefs updated in PSECC board meeting

SWAT called to Enchanted Hills incident

Limited details available

RRPD arrest records: Dec. 21-27

Business

SEA breakfast meet showcases Corrales-based exhibit design company

Ideum, producing interactive displays worldwide, spoke to industry professionals at monthly Sandoval Economic Alliance meeting

Rio Rancho’s Tap N Taco to open first Albuquerque location

The Mexican restaurant and bar is also expanding to an Arizona city

Life.Church plans to move to new location

Church still in early stages of plan as part of 'The Village'

New Mexico sees record ACA enrollment following state’s move to offset subsidy losses

Premiums are still expected to rise by an average of 35.7% next year due to higher medical, prescription costs

LOCAL Brewhouse closes after decade of service

Owner posts goodbye on social media

Rio Rancho Observer Home

Sewer line break at court pauses murder trial

State calls police, witnesses to stand in Kruse trial

New RR school board members sworn in

Moody breaks school record, girls post state times at Metros

Cleveland's McCoy takes JUCO route, commits to Papago Pumas

The Latest News

RRPD arrest records: Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

Former Dem. Party chair announces campaign for Rio Rancho mayor

Man arrested for burglary, bribing officers in Bernalillo

Albuquerque man arrested in RR for trafficking drugs

Rio Ranchoan announces candidacy for county commission

Rio Rancho businessman runs for N.M. House seat

Sports

'That's Just How We Work': Off 16-straight, Calabaza and Spartans prep for more

The Great Outdoors: UNM men's club set to open 2026 at Los Alamos Shootout

Cleveland ends Volcano Vista's metro championships dominance

New athletic director for Bernalillo Public Schools, John Cobos takes over

Roundball Roundup: City teams head to Metro semis, Lady Spartans win 15 straight

Crime and Public Safety

Duo charged for burglarizing homes in Bernalillo and RR

Kruse trial begins with opening statements

Cannabis shop owner charged in Pena Blanca shooting

Dispatch Dispute: Municipal chiefs updated in PSECC board meeting

SWAT called to Enchanted Hills incident

RRPD arrest records: Dec. 21-27

Business

SEA breakfast meet showcases Corrales-based exhibit design company

Rio Rancho’s Tap N Taco to open first Albuquerque location

Life.Church plans to move to new location

New Mexico sees record ACA enrollment following state’s move to offset subsidy losses

LOCAL Brewhouse closes after decade of service

Branded Content

Creative solutions that are easy to love and impossible to ignore

Get paid to ditch the grass

Ex Novo Brewing expands in New Mexico with diverse experiences

Foundation for Building program Build Green New Mexico works toward a sustainable future

Fraction Farms: Cultivating community, one seed at a time

How Albuquerque’s Foundation for Building is changing the landscape for sustainable construction

Multimedia

Corrales Starlight Parade 2025

PHOTOS: Nitro Circus comes to Rio Rancho Events Center

PHOTOS: 2025 Rio Rancho Veterans Day parade and ceremony

2025 Corrales Trunk or Treat

75 photos of high-flying action from WWE Monday Night RAW

Arts and Entertainment

Choruses looking for new members

Danny Dines: SOMA Coffee House

'Dramady' filmed in Rio Rancho set to premiere

Opinion

Sandoval Co. committed to economic development and transparency

New Mexicans deserve better results

New Mexico News

Budget battle could be taking shape at Roundhouse, as legislative panel unveils $11.1 billion spending plan

NM Department of Health: Flu is on 'rapid' rise

RR lawmakers prepare for short Roundhouse session