New Paseo Gateway West housing development approved The Rio Rancho Governing Body unanimously voted for Cielo Bonito Master Plan and zoning map amendment
Rio Rancho lawmakers reflect on short session The local delegation is happy to see medical malpractice reform become law, but they can't all agree on the need for pay
Commissioners participate in National Counties event in DC Commission meeting cancelled for commissioners absense
Rio Rancho 2026-27 school year calendars approved School start dates remain the same, but RioTECH will share calendar with Rio Rancho schools and not CNM
Judge orders counts severed in 2023 abuse death case Chacon to have separate trial for Medicaid Fraud
New Mexico’s Brycon Corp. joins $13 billion national contractor HITT Company leaders hope the acquisition, finalized earlier this month, opens up project opportunities, growth
Pre-K program considered for Puesta del Sol Elementary School Rio Rancho school officials are surveying families and seeking grant funding for new program
RRPS school board visits Independence High School The Feb. 20 meet allowed new board members Michael Berry, Rebecca Murray and Seth Muller to learn about the alternative school
Rio Rancho students named 'Honorary Lt. Gov. for the Day' Aspen Ly and Bruce Yazzie visited the Roundhouse to meet and learn from Howie Morales
Dogs (and cats) dig digging for the county Stansbury, commissioners, manager break ground on Animal Resource Center
Corrales K-8 principal placed on leave pending investigation Alvaro Ramazzini was placed on leave Feb. 6, but Albuquerque Public Schools has declined to provide details
Bernalillo schools hosts inaugural 'white coat' ceremony Twelve Bernalillo High School seniors earned coats to mark medical science program graduation; 15 juniors commended
RR council hears updates on election, new fire stations Officials provided updates on early voting, building of Fire Station 8 and improvement of Fire Station 3
SCSO arrests Las Vegas fugitive wanted for child rape Arrest in Rio Rancho results from child sex trafficking case
Bernalillo mayor, council candidates participate in forum Topics include crime, economic development and Project Ranger
Village council considers concept design for bathroom facility at Gonzales Property Added consideration step to provide more opportunity for public input
Interest rates for county GO bonds shared at meeting Burpo reports savings for taxpayers on two projects
RR governing body considers extending utility bonding cycle Council hears first reading of an amended ordinance on utilities and approved the 2025 audit report
Valencia-Dean pleads guilty to second-degree murder Also pleads to battery of police and health care worker
How does RRPD pay structure compare as staff reaches 'critical point?' Union, Steele reflect on numbers of police force
Four New Mexico candidates disqualified after failing to meet ballot requirements Rio Rancho's Vanden Heuvel one of those who didn't meet requirements
Planning board approves controversial 'Terra Alto' plan The unanimous decision came after developers resubmitted their plan to preserve walking and hiking trails in response to community concerns about the proposed Mariposa neighborhood
RRPS, CNM infrastructure projects approved by school board Contract was awarded to a Corrales-based company to upgrade Eagle Ridge Middle School cabling; agreement approved for CNM automotive building utilities
Stapleton, MLK school students make honorable mention in Balloon Fiesta pin contest Alina Anaya-Garcia of MLK and Xander Wolfram of Stapleton elementaries were among five top designs
Lawsuit alleges Bernalillo teacher abused student and had prior disciplinary history Suit claims district officials failed to act despite repeated violations
Specialty thyroid clinic settles in at SRMC Doctor talks about clinic, specialty care and thyroid cancer
Early voting begins in Rio Rancho, Bernalillo municipal elections The Broadmoor Senior Center opened Feb. 3, while other locations are set to open Feb. 14
Rio Rancho candidates participate in NAIOP roundtable Corrine Rios, Bob Tyler, Karissa Culbreath, Calvin Ward, Michael Meek and Paul Wymer sat down with industry leaders to discuss their priorities for the city of Rio Rancho
Sue Cleveland recognized by N.M. Legislature The departing Rio Rancho schools superintendent was honored with a certificate read on the Senate floor Feb. 4
Lawmakers hit midway point of the session with some key bills dispatched, others in limbo Governor expected to sign fast-tracked bills this week
New Mexico's crowded field of candidates for governor comes into focus on filing day Secretary of State's Office has until next Tuesday to certify eligibility of candidates
Locals vying for statewide, federal offices file candidacy paperwork Candidates include Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull for governor and pharmacist Ndidiamaka Okpareke for U.S. Congress
RR mayor, council candidates participate in forum Five candidates for Rio Rancho mayor and two candidates for governing body answered questions by Observer and others
Mariposa Community Center celebrates renovations Phase 1 nearly complete with more upgrades on the way
