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Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.

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Posted inColumnists, New Mexico

Seeking storytellers

by Kevin Hendricks December 22nd, 2025December 22nd, 2025

Unlike most Americans, and most humans, I read newspapers – three to five a day, albeit online. Fewer than one out of four Americans reads a daily newspaper in any format and less than one out of three people worldwide do. The world is crowded with information sources just a click away and all of […]

Thirty-two rural health care organizations across New Mexico will receive $20 million in state funding to expand primary care services in underserved communities, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County

Tribal Health Center Serving Sandoval County Among Rural Care Grant Recipients

by Kevin Hendricks December 22nd, 2025December 22nd, 2025
Wild Hearts Gallery presented a donation of $1,282 to Humberto Macias, District Battalion Chief, and members of the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade on December 18. This donation was the result of a Boot Drive in honor of former gallery member David Johnson that raised $414, plus $868 which was 15% of the gallery’s holiday sales.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

Placitas Holiday Market raises over $18,000 for local nonprofits

by Kevin Hendricks December 22nd, 2025
Sandoval County Animal Services will host its Holiday Adoption Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 20, offering families the chance to adopt dogs in time for the holidays.
Posted inEvents, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services to host holiday adoption event

by Kevin Hendricks December 19th, 2025December 19th, 2025
A federal jury has convicted a man who evaded capture for seven years after kidnapping and carjacking his former employer in a violent 2018 attack in Placitas.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Placitas

Federal jury convicts man in 2018 kidnapping after seven years as fugitive

by Kevin Hendricks December 19th, 2025December 19th, 2025
Fred Hashimoto was elected as the new mayor of Corrales on Nov. 4. (Rodd Cayton)
Posted inLocal Gov.

Corrales to welcome new mayor at ceremony

by Kevin Hendricks December 19th, 2025December 19th, 2025
Posted inUncategorized

Thousands of New Mexicans face new work requirements for food benefits

by Kevin Hendricks December 18th, 2025December 18th, 2025
The Village of Cuba will receive $11.7 million to design what officials are calling a first-of-its-kind zero-waste desalination facility that could produce more than half a million gallons of potable water daily, state officials announced Thursday.
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation, Sandoval County

Cuba to receive $11.7M for zero-waste water desalination facility

by Kevin Hendricks December 18th, 2025December 18th, 2025
The Rio Rancho City Council closed out a marathon meeting Wednesday night by voting to contribute $1 million toward a road extension project linked to a planned hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside city limits, but only after adding safeguards requiring formal agreements on emergency response and road construction before releasing funds.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Sandoval County

Op-ed: Sandoval County’s ‘blank check’ zoning is a betrayal of public trust

by Kevin Hendricks December 18th, 2025December 18th, 2025
The Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Robert W. Dodd as the district's next superintendent during a meeting Wednesday. (RRPS)
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Public Schools names first new superintendent in over three decades

by Kevin Hendricks December 18th, 2025December 18th, 2025
A federal judge in Albuquerque on Dec. 15, 2025 ordered ICE to immediately release Hamid Ziaei, an Iranian man held for the last six months at the Torrance County Detention Facility. (Courtesy Innovation Law Lab)
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County

Federal judge orders Iranian bodybuilder’s release from New Mexico jail

by Kevin Hendricks December 17th, 2025December 17th, 2025
A tiger cub named Duke was transferred to the ABQ BioPark and later to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, after being found concealed inside a trailer during a shooting investigation. (Wild Animal Sanctuary)
Posted inAlbuquerque

Albuquerque’s Tiger King? Drug trafficker sentenced for wildlife smuggling

by Kevin Hendricks December 17th, 2025
Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to receive Project Ranger update as controversy continues

by Kevin Hendricks December 17th, 2025December 17th, 2025
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a former Sandoval County Sheriff's Office detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to child sexual exploitation material. (NMDOJ)
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

Habitual shoplifter gets 8-year prison sentence for thefts spanning three counties 

by Kevin Hendricks December 17th, 2025December 17th, 2025
From left: Dr. Robert Dodd, director at Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for the Bellevue (Washington) School District, and Todd Resch, the current RRPS athletics director, are the three finalists to be the next superintendent of RRPS. (RRPS)
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho school superintendent candidates meet the community, discuss their ideas

by Kevin Hendricks December 17th, 2025December 17th, 2025
Rep. Alan Martinez looks on during the Gov.'s State of the State speech Jan. 21 in Santa Fe. (Jesse Jones)
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

New Mexico lawmaker demands release of delayed highway safety study

by Kevin Hendricks December 16th, 2025
Baby box
Posted inBernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

Bernalillo Fire Department to dedicate baby box

by Kevin Hendricks December 16th, 2025December 16th, 2025
There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas

PREP opening 2026 schedule with insurance presentation

by Kevin Hendricks and Rodd Cayton December 15th, 2025December 15th, 2025
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Posted inColumnists, New Mexico

A state on the brink

by Kevin Hendricks December 15th, 2025December 15th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico

Vasquez warns funding crisis endangers Bosque del Apache’s vital role in local economy

by Kevin Hendricks December 12th, 2025December 12th, 2025
The Rio Rancho Police Department will replace its current mobile speed enforcement cameras with updated equipment on Dec. 13.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

New spots, new tech: Here are the 10 locations for Rio Rancho’s next-gen traffic cameras

by Kevin Hendricks December 12th, 2025December 11th, 2025
Sandoval County Animal Care Services will host a holiday dog adoption event Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bernalillo Community Museum as part of the worldwide Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays campaign.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services to host holiday dog adoption event

by Kevin Hendricks December 11th, 2025December 11th, 2025
The Sandoval County Historical Society & Museum will host a free holiday open house and potluck on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the community and showcase its newly refurbished meeting room.
Posted inEvents, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Historical Society hosting free holiday potluck, open house

by Kevin Hendricks December 11th, 2025December 11th, 2025
The Placitas Community Library is showcasing works by the Mixed Media Textile Artists of New Mexico in its year-end exhibition "All Mixed Up," running through Jan. 1 in the Gracie Lee Community Room.
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas

New Mexico textile artists’ diverse works on display at Placitas Community Library

by Kevin Hendricks December 11th, 2025December 11th, 2025
From left: Dr. Robert Dodd, director at Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, Dr. Heather Sanchez, chief operating officer for the Bellevue (Washington) School District, and Todd Resch, the current RRPS athletics director, are the three finalists to be the next superintendent of RRPS. (RRPS)
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Candidates to helm Rio Rancho schools will appear at public event

by Kevin Hendricks December 10th, 2025December 10th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

The day after: White expresses no regrets, knows what’s to blame

by Kevin Hendricks December 10th, 2025
Andrew Kreitz, co-founder and chief financial officer of Castelion, met with residents in Rio Rancho Dec. 9 who voiced concerns about the company's rocket facility being built just outside the city. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Castelion executives address resident concerns over missile plant

by Kevin Hendricks December 10th, 2025December 10th, 2025
Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho releases candidate guide for March municipal election

by Kevin Hendricks December 9th, 2025December 9th, 2025
Sandoval County Commission
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to consider a governmental affairs department

by Kevin Hendricks December 9th, 2025December 9th, 2025
Posted inInternational District

A new arena? New housing? Gov unveils three possible plans for State Fairgrounds

by Kevin Hendricks December 8th, 2025December 8th, 2025
Jack and Cheryl Ferrell, shown with a volunteer from Albuquerque, collected donated blankets for a migrant shelter in Juarez. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inPlacitas

From Placitas to Juárez: How a small non-profit is delivering tons of dignity

by Kevin Hendricks December 8th, 2025December 10th, 2025
The Texas Camel Corps at a historical re-enactment campout. Credit: Courtesy of Doug Baum, Texas Camel Corps
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County campaign wins Top Hat marketing award for camel event 

by Kevin Hendricks December 8th, 2025December 8th, 2025
Posted innm.news

Creator of viral ‘Tim Killer’ AI video claims satire, not deception

by Kevin Hendricks and Pat Davis December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Melanie A. Kenderdine resigned Thursday as secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department for personal reasons, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced.
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico energy secretary resigns

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 12th, 2025
Aerial view of new oil and gas well operations in New Mexico near the Texas border in June. Photo: Jerry Redfern. Aerial support provided by LightHawk.
Posted inEnergy, New Mexico

Utility asks New Mexico for ‘zero emission’ status for gas-fired power plant

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County to implement fire station in Cuba

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
Hannah Aranda is earning dual degrees in biology and psychology at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in preclinical neuroscience and molecular pharmacology.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho student earns scholarship for lab animal rescue business plan

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
NMDA
Posted inCorrales

Two Corrales farms awarded nearly $180,000 in federal food system grants

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
A new exhibition examining the intersection of embroidery, feminism and contemporary art opens next week at INHABIT Galerie, featuring works by seven artists who use needle and thread to challenge traditional boundaries between craft and fine art.
Posted inCorrales

New exhibition explores embroidery’s subversive history through contemporary art

by Kevin Hendricks December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025
A new state grant will extend enjoyment of Rio Rancho’s trails to more residents and visitors.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho gets design money for replacement pathway in Enchanted Hills

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.
Posted inEvents, Placitas

Placitas Chamber of Commerce highlights year of community support

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
The Town of Bernalillo will host a weekend of holiday festivities this weekend, featuring a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and an annual parade on Main Street.
Posted inBernalillo, Events

Bernalillo plans two-day Christmas celebration with parade, tree lighting

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
Rio Rancho’s winter wonderland will be on display Saturday. The 2025 version of Winterfest represents the latest iteration of an event that began more than two decades ago as a parade.
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho

Winterfest coming to newly finished Campus Park

by Kevin Hendricks December 4th, 2025December 4th, 2025
Internet provider Sparklight has donated $6,500 to St. Felix Pantry to help address food insecurity in Rio Rancho as demand for assistance increases during the holiday season.
Posted inFood, Rio Rancho

Sparklight donates $6,500 to Rio Rancho food pantry

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025
Del Norte Credit Union will open a new branch in Rio Rancho in early 2026, marking the latest expansion for the Albuquerque-based financial institution.
Posted inBusiness, Rio Rancho

Del Norte Credit Union to open new Rio Rancho branch in 2026

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025
Bernalillo Police Department officers seized multiple controlled substances after executing a search warrant on a vehicle and a backpack, authorities announced on social media Tuesday.
Posted inBernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025
Wikimedia Commons
Posted inCorporate Responsibility, New Mexico

$350,000 set aside for victims of Santa Fe spa’s deceptive sales tactics

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
Hundreds of residents packed an elementary school cafeteria Tuesday night to question representatives from Castelion Corporation about a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility planned for just outside of Rio Rancho.
Posted inSandoval County

Castelion to hold community meetings in Rio Rancho on controversial missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 8th, 2025
A dog was shot five times during a walk on a rural trail north of Rio Rancho on Friday, prompting a search for the shooter and a fundraising campaign to cover emergency veterinary care.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Dog shot multiple times during walk in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025
A major water main break near the intersection of Western Hills Drive and Lema Road is causing service disruptions and road closures in Rio Rancho, city officials announced Friday morning.
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho

Fundraiser launched for Rio Rancho family after water main break destroys home

by Kevin Hendricks December 2nd, 2025December 2nd, 2025

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