Teen’s wish supports RR health-care workers
Inspired by the care he received from an oncology nurse, a 17-year-old used his wish from...
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Horse visits RR seniors
Four hooves brought a little Poetry to residents at Avamere at Rio Rancho senior community earlier...
Read MoreThe Voice: Supporting a school that suffered flood-water damage
When a nearby school flooded, Lincoln Middle School staff were quick to offer support. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary suffered a broken pipe on Jan. 30, which resulted in three canceled school days and temporary relocation of...
Read MoreWhat it’s like being Miss Indian Rio Rancho Public Schools?
There are a lot of students with hidden talents and ideas who never reach out to people who can make their dreams a reality. A lot of groups, clubs, pageants, and sports are never acknowledged because no one really knows about...
Read MoreThe Voice: Taking responsibility for the world
Most teenagers spend their free time, especially winter break, committed to either sports or personal activities. However this senior prefers to spend her time helping her community and even building an orphanage. Valeria...
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Deputy police chief moves on to new things after 29 years
After 34 years in law enforcement, a Rio Rancho Police deputy chief is heading off to new...
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Former athlete tells of battle with anxiety
Former Rio Rancho High School softball player Jena Rue wants people to know her story, not to...
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Mission with a message driven home in ultimate sports trip
So you think your “sports vacation” of seeing ballgames in six ballparks is unique?...
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Fight off the holiday blues: The advice of a local psychologist
Many people feel blue around the holidays, but a local psychologist has a few tips for feeling...
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Sensory-friendly Santa comes to Cottonwood Mall
‘Twas two weeks before Christmas and all through the mall, not a sound was to be heard,...
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Girl, 10, gets backup in battle against cancer
One 10-year-old girl received a Rio Rancho Police pin for her bravery against cancer, as well as...
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Run supports arthritis patients, including RR girl
The Arthritis Foundation will host the inaugural Albuquerque Jingle Bell Run for arthritis Dec. 8,...
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Harris Jr. presents unusual story about his dad’s impact
Joe Harris Jr. had an interesting story to tell attendees of the Nov. 15 “topping out”...
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Woman cares for vet husband, advocates support of caregivers
A military chaplain deployed four times, pulled 27 injured people from the wreckage of a bombed...
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Flag display honors those who served
It’s the tail end of a Rotary meeting as two men named Jim prepare to relive a portion of...
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CHS teacher enjoys prepping students for life out on their own
How’s this response after telling your mother you’ve decided on a career?...
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Ronny Cox to visit NM for Music Hall of Fame induction
Don’t think you’re the only one who hears the name Ronny Cox and thinks of his...
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AT&SF engine gains the Baynes
ALBUQUERQUE —Moving first from the Minneapolis suburbs to Española and then to Rio Rancho a few...
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Like parents, like daughter: Journalism runs in family
If there’s anything to suspicions of DNA leading into an offspring’s talent, this may...
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Exploring the possibilities of law enforcement training
Young adults can explore a career in law enforcement through Rio Rancho Police Department’s...
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Former Ace Hardware guy still horsin’ around here
Back when he owned a hardware store in the city, “Ace was the place” … and now, on...
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After seven years of service, Casias leaves St. Felix Pantry
After serving St. Felix Pantry as vice president of development for almost seven years, Manuel...
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Cars against cancer: Local car show benefits officer fighting cancer
Rio Rancho put its best car forward at the Enchanted Hills Plaza Benefit Car Show for Officer...
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Get your sleep on Route 66: Many motels gone, not forgotten
Today, it’s not hard to make a hotel or motel reservation days or even months in advance....
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Firefighter beats powerlifting world record
She may be small in stature, but one Rio Rancho firefighter can lift about four times her body...
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Author recalls Navajo Code Talker Nez’s story, service
It’s one of the great stories of heroism from World War II: The efforts of the Navajo Code...
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Tour shows gardens, accessibility to Zen
Eight homeowners in the village of Placitas are preparing to share their diverse gardens with the...
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Cruising the highway from the City of Vision to Meadow City
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — In this historic Southwest town, where 130 years ago the loudest sounds were...
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Lights, camera, tourism: New leader
It’s just after 11 a.m. at El Zocalo Event Center in Bernalillo as newly appointed Sandoval...
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Local musician, coach set to open for Jay Leno in Sept.
Don’t stop believing” will likely be Tom Gutierrez’s opening number as he...
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