Independence Day parade draws Rio Rancho crowds
American flags were in full display at the 4th of July parade in Rio Rancho Monday. Under cloudy...
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Shades of Red art show set for Placitas in July
“Pomegranates” by Lani Hitchens SHADES OF RED Gracie Lee Community Room, Placitas...
Read MoreWeekend weather including the Fourth calls for return of the monsoon
The New Mexico monsoon is making a comeback over the weekend, so get ready for some possible thunderstorms and showers potentially impacting Independence Day celebrations. Through Friday, expect scattered showers and...
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FIVE THINGS: An all-American holiday, fireworks, baseball — and a glass of wine to top it off
Fourth of July in the City of Rio Rancho Monday, July 4 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Campus Park in City...
Read MoreHockey expected to return to Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho is on the verge of getting another hockey team. The team, which will be named the Raptors, is expected to be part of the ECHL, a 27-team league in 20 states and two provinces in Canada. Play will start in October 2023...
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Kristen Warren to serve as acting District Ranger on the Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands
Kristen Warren has accepted the position as Acting District Ranger for the Kiowa and Rita Blanca...
Read MoreFormer RR cop indicted by Grand Jury for alleged sexual contact with a minor
A former Rio Rancho police officer has been indicted by a Grand Jury on five counts related to sexual contact with a minor. The indictment against Joseph Frantz, 37, includes Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, Criminal Sexual...
Read MoreBREAKING: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court in a historic decision Friday overturned Roe v. Wade. The pending decision had already sparked rallies and protest nationwide. It is expected to light the fire for even more in the coming days. The...
Read MoreCity plans to study affordable housing needs
The study is in its beginning phases and the next steps include seeking public input and hosting public meetings. Rio Rancho residents, business owners, and anyone who works in Rio Rancho can offer input by completing an online...
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ABOUT TOWN: The week in photos — Gladiators, baseball, Special Olympians
Our staff captured a lot of the goings-on including a “special” Special Olympics, the...
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FIVE THINGS: Live music at Brew Lab, golf event for breast cancer
Busy Girl Social Event @ Ex Novo 7 p.m. Sat. June 25 Ex Novo Brewing Company 4895 Corrales Road...
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ABOUT TOWN: The past couple weeks in photos
From high-profile shows at the Rio Rancho Events Center to a kickball fundraiser, country music and a car show in Bernalillo. It’s been a busy couple weeks in Rio Rancho. Photos by Gary Herron, Garrison Wells, Bonnie...
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FIVE THINGS: Happy Father’s day in Placitas, Juneteenth celebration, indoor football and lots of local music
Juneteenth Freedom Day Event Friday, June 17 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Campus Park at City Center...
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Man arrested at Enchanted Hills credit union for reportedly committing fraud
Rio Rancho police on May 19 arrested a man for allegedly committing fraud at State Employees...
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Photo gallery: Kickin’ it! Kickball tourney for Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death fund-raiser Saturday
The Resource Center for Victims of Violent Death hosted a fund-raising kickball tournament...
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For boaters, campers and fishermen and women, Eagle Nest Lake State Park is open again
Parks shut by the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires are starting to reopen. Eagles Nest State...
Read MoreMonsoon season expected to make July a busy month for storms
New Mexico’s monsoon season could make a difference this year on the spiraling, near-record heat. Last year, according to the National Weather Service, monsoon season hit hard and fast in July. The season typically kicks...
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FIVE THINGS: Beer, beer and beer (that’s 3) fest to include RR breweries
The Great New Mexico Beer Festival June 17, 18 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Balloon Fiesta Park 4401 Alameda...
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City emphasizes fire safety for the Fourth because of elevated risks
With the elevated danger of wildfire, caused by drought and unseasonably high temperatures, the...
Read MoreFor Rio Rancho Broncos fans: WalMart clan snaps up Denver Broncos in bidding war
The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement, wrapping up a long bidding war. The purchase and sale agreement calls for the Walton-Penner family to acquire the Denver Broncos...
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Time to vote: Residents turn out at Broadmoor Senior Center to cast their votes
Voting site Broadmoor Senior Center (Garrison Wells/The Observer) Voters turned out at...
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Rio Rancho High School students donate to Ronald McDonald house through their prom
From left, Clemy Garza, Rio Rancho seniors Carrie Merrill, Amanda Mendoza, Kiala Rogers and Paula...
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Two sold-out concerts, two graduations, Rio Rancho Events Center attendance on the rise
Country music artist Cody Johnson was a hit at the Rio Rancho Events Center with his sold-out...
Read MoreAAA New Mexico: Record gas prices return in time for the weekend
Albuquerque – The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.51 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 19 cents more when compared to this day last week and...
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ABOUT TOWN: News the past week in photos
A busy week in Rio Rancho. Memorial Day celebration by the city, a flooded street, horses, horses...
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AG Balderas gets preventative detention order over serial retail shoplifter
ALBUQUERQUE — A woman who shoplifted while armed with a crossbow has been “preventatively...
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FIVE THINGS: Annual Corrales Garden Tour is back, a Celtic Festival, the Gladiators and lowriders
Annual Corrales Garden Tour 11th Anniversary Sunday, June 5 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to the...
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VIDEO/SLIDESHOW: Tamaya horse rescue program seeks local support
Tamaya horse rescue chief volunteer Ben Braden and one of the many horses at Tamaya Horse...
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SLIDE SHOW: ‘We will never forget you’ — Memorial Day images at Veterans Memorial Park in Rio Rancho
The Rio Rancho Memorial Day ceremony May 30 was full of moments of the heart caught here in this...
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