Rio Rancho Observer

The federal Census Bureau is already collecting address data in order to refine and calculate how many residents live in Sandoval County. Beside doing the old-school door-to-door knock, the bureau is implementing some...

Over the past two months the Observer has put the spotlight on our area’s businesses via our new business page, which appears the third Sunday of every month. Since its inception, this section, via the suggestion of some...

It’s always disheartening to find out you are the subject of rumor or hear that a person or group has taken your actions out of context. This was most certainly the case at the second Sandoval County Commission meeting...

When we suggested recycling less, we were advocating for creating less waste in the first place, not sending more to the landfill. In light of a letter we printed in last Sunday’s Observer, we wanted to make that clear....

Anyone driving through Rio Rancho can see a city on the rise, with plenty of places to shop, big bright advertisements and two-story buildings. Yet after doing over a year’s worth of research, it seems much of that growth...

From time to time, the Observer likes to get the feel of the city’s pulse when possible controversial issues come up. Such was the case on our recent unscientific Facebook poll question: “Should Rio Rancho Public...

Editorial cartoons seem to be a near-constant source of unhappiness in Rio Rancho. We’ve briefly explained our situation with those cartoons before, but in light of further complaints, we’re going into more detail....

Regardless of your political leaning and early impressions of new Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the well-being of the state’s children should encompass both sides of the proverbial aisle. In case you missed it, the national...

Independence Day is nearly upon us, and contrary to some complaints, there’s plenty to do over the holiday week in Rio Rancho. Plus, a lot of it is free! On July 4, the Independence Day parade takes place in City Center at...