10 years of service from UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
SRMC celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Friday, July 8. Back in July 2012, the Grand Opening...
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Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer
Rain may chase the sunny day away
Listen to the weather Monsoon is not over yet folks. Starting this evening, rain is on the menu for Rio Rancho. It might be a good time to kick back and watch a very addictive TV show on Netflix or Amazon or any other streaming...
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Infants and toddlers eligible for COVID vaccine
The New Mexico Department of Health announced that the COVID vaccine is now FDA and CDC approved...
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New Defined Fitness on 528
Heard the Hilltop Plaza is getting a new and improved Defined Fitness Gym and Pool. It would be...
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A taste of Mexico: Tap N Taco still tappin’
The 528 site is just the first of many restaurants that they plan to open Almost seven...
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After some rain, the heat is on
Listen to the weather After some heavy rain last night, today will be sunny and hot with some...
Read MoreRio Rancho arrest records: June 6-June 11
Editor’s note: These records identify those arrested, cited or given a summons within a specified period of time, including the charges as documented by the Rio Rancho Police Department. The City of Rio Rancho no longer provides...
Read MoreHere comes the rain again
Listen to the weather Fourth of July was luckily pretty clear for the day yesterday. Today will be just the opposite. Grab an umbrella or stay inside because heavy rain is heading our way this afternoon and night. If rain...
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Aztec man arrested for allegedly stealing flat screen TV: search found firearm and fentanyl
An Azteca man who walked out of the WalMart store at 901 Unser pushing a cart with a large-screen...
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Rio Rancho Arrest Records: May 23-25
Editor’s note: These records identify those arrested, cited or given a summons within a specified...
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Walking on sunshine RR
Listen to today’s weather After a week of extreme rain and thunder storms, today is bright...
Read MoreThey call it stormy Monday
Listen To The Weather Today is overcast with lots of rain and there is more coming tonight. Today has a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms and rain until this evening, when it will die down throughout the night. “With all this...
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Slide Show: A car show for a cause
Perinatal Depression is a disorder that causes pregnant women to have extreme feelings of sadness,...
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Slide Show and Video: New Mexico women react to Roe v. Wade ruling
This is my body and it is my choice — Barbara Jordan, Rio Rancho On the same night...
Read MorePlacitas woman receives grant to make her home safe
Imagine living in a mobile home without light or water. There are animals digging in the front yard every day. Now imagine not being able to hear anything in that living situation. That is life for 62-year-old Charlene Gonzalez...
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Stress skyrockets for women: Here’s what you can do about it
Since the start of the pandemic, stress levels have skyrocketed for plenty of reasons — but...
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Local Facebook page locates speed vans in RR
This speed van was on Northern Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. (Michaela Helean/the Observer)...
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Weather calls for a rainy, stormy weekend
Listen To The Weather You guessed it–this weekend will be rainy and stormy just like this...
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STORY, VIDEO: Residents, officials fight through bad weather for Juneteenth celebration
About 157 years ago slaves in America were freed. Flash forward to modern day, hundreds of people...
Read MoreFloods on Tuesday!
Listen to the Weather After a week that was scorching, to say the least, this week brings almost too much water. There is a flood warning on Tuesday for the entire state. The flood watch is from 6 a.m. to midnight on Tuesday. ...
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RR resident has a run-in with pack of coyotes in his front yard
Coyotes are normal in New Mexico but having a whole pack in your front yard is unheard of.
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Monsoon season gets its start this weekend with rain and thunderstorms
First the heat and dry weather. Now the rain. This weekend looks to be a stormy one with high...
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SLIDE SHOW: Bernalillo hosts farmhouse ale fundraiser and car show
Dana Koller, owner of Kaktus Brewing Company, threw a fundraiser Saturday at Loretto Park in...
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Fire Department on Southern receives donation from local Natural Grocers
The recent fires have been devastating — not only to the forests and animals, but to the...
Read MoreFire weather warning issued for Rio Rancho area
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather warning for Monday afternoon. Winds will be 30 mph and there will be close to no precipitation so fires are possible in the 98-degree heat. “Don’t throw cigarettes out the...
Read MoreTime to hit the pools this weekend as the heat wave continues
Saturday and Sunday look to be another pair of days in the middle of a heatwave. There’s no relief in site for Rio Rancho this weekend. It will be a good time to go to the local pool or maybe engage in water gun battles...
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Stay cool Rio Rancho! Triple-digit high hits Friday
Other than Wednesday’s slight chance of storms, this week will be sunny and hot. Friday is...
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