Despite all of the apprehension surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the city of Rio Rancho, it turns out teamwork was all it took to keep things in order. In fact, the city did well media-wise because of how...

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....

The Observer applauds the Sandoval County Commission for doing what seems to be one the best ways to govern an area: by reaching out to the sections that make it up. Earlier this month, the commission unanimously accepted newly...

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...

After releasing the article on the city’s decision to raise recycling rates 18 cents per month and only offer the service every other week, the Observer has heard its share of negativity on the subject. Many of our poll...

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...

A hush of disappointment could be felt in the Sandoval County Commission chambers after a 4-to-1 vote repealed the short-lived two-day paid “spring break” holiday for county employees. The spring break, which...

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...