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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.

Local Gov., Westside

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.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside

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.

General Interest, Westside

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

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

Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside

Activist launches legal challenge to Sandoval County missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 2nd, 2025

The Town of Bernalillo is inviting residents and business owners to participate in its "Brighten Bernalillo 2025" holiday decoration contest, with prizes awarded for the best-decorated properties.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo launches holiday decoration contest with prizes for homes, businesses

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 1st, 2025

"Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?" opened Dec. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. The exhibition features interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, video presentations, and informational panels that examine milestones in human evolution.

General Interest, Westside

Rio Rancho library to host Smithsonian human origins exhibition

by Kevin Hendricks December 1st, 2025December 1st, 2025

A Giving Tree displaying tags with children's wish list items and essential needs such as clothing, coats and shoes is now available at Village Hall. Additional tags will be added during the first week of December as organizers work with participating families.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Corrales holiday giving program seeks donations for local families

by Kevin Hendricks November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025

Casa San Ysidro. (Village of Corrales)

Housing & Homelessness

Casa San Ysidro to host Noche de Luces celebration

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025

Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will present Enchanted Forest: An Invitational Show, Dec. 2 - 28, 2025, featuring guest artists Sandra and Michael Kadisak, Alfons Schuster and Katie Thomas, according to a release by artist and gallery member Colleen Gregoire. An artist reception is planned for Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wild Hearts Gallery to present ‘Enchanted Forest’ holiday exhibition

Internet provider Sparklight announced Monday it will donate money to St. Felix Pantry through a new customer referral program that rewards both existing and new customers. (Kevin Hendricks)

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sparklight hosting food drive for St. Felix Pantry through Dec. 2

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)

Pueblos, Westside

Bregman touts high-tech future for Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks November 25th, 2025November 24th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Will Bernalillo raise sales tax for economic development?

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025

The Rio Rancho Police Department's 17th annual food drive Saturday collected more than 5,000 pounds of food for St. Felix Pantry and about 4,000 pounds for Storehouse West.

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Rio Rancho police food drive collects over 9,000 pounds

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025

NM State Gov., Westside

Sandoval County fire departments receive $1.5 million in state grants

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025

From left: Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero, Castelion co-founder and CFO Andrew Kreitz, and Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Rocket plant approval brings questions in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025

Internet provider Sparklight announced Monday it will donate money to St. Felix Pantry through a new customer referral program that rewards both existing and new customers. (Kevin Hendricks)

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Rio Rancho police to hold 17th annual food drive Saturday

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025

Casa Perea Art Space, 4829 Corrales Road, will host a sale running through Nov. 29, featuring musical instruments, traditional jewelry, weaving tools, canes, folk pottery, tribal baskets, masks, indigenous clothing and saint figures from Egan's extensive collection.

Collector opens 60-year Latin American folk art collection to public at Corrales sale

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.

General Interest, Westside

Water main break causes road closure, service disruptions in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025

Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres is seeking a fifth term in the March election, saying experienced leadership will be vital for the town in the coming years.

Pueblos, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo mayor announces plan to seek a fifth term

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025

The Corrales Equestrian Advisory Committee voted Thursday to cancel Sunday's Christmas de los Caballos parade, citing concerns about a highly contagious equine herpes virus outbreak in New Mexico.

General Interest, Housing & Homelessness

Corrales cancels Christmas de los Caballos parade due to equine herpes outbreak

by Kevin Hendricks November 21st, 2025November 21st, 2025

John Franklin, who operates the cafe with his wife Christine, suffered a stroke approximately one week ago and was hospitalized before being discharged to continue rehabilitation at home, according to a GoFundMe page created by family friend Virginia.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas Cafe owner recovering from stroke as community rallies support

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025

More than 100 local artists and crafters will showcase their work at six venues across this small mountain community Saturday and Sunday as the Placitas Holiday Market returns for its fifth year.

Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025

Castelion

Pueblos, Westside

Letter to the Editor: Project Ranger or Project Undercover?

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025

Nineteen water system operators, board members and community leaders from six northern New Mexico communities graduated Tuesday from the Cuba Water Leadership Institute, a program designed to strengthen regional collaboration on water management in rural areas.

General Interest, Westside

19 rural water leaders graduate from Cuba Water Leadership Institute

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025

Bernalillo PD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Man arrested after voices tell him to steal father’s truck

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025

Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the county's estimated 42,000 non-Rio Rancho residents.

Local Gov., Westside

New dispatch center struggles with staffing

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025

It’s official: City Councilor Paul Wymer announced his candidacy for mayor Tuesday night, entering the race to succeed Mayor Gregg Hull, who is running for governor.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho City Councilor officially announces mayoral bid

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in March, ending nearly 12 years leading one of New Mexico's largest cities as he campaigns for governor. Hull, a Republican first elected in April 2014, made the announcement alongside his wife, Carrie, highlighting infrastructure improvements and quality-of-life investments during his tenure.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho Mayor will not seek fourth term, focuses on governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks November 19th, 2025November 19th, 2025

City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor.

Pueblos, Westside

Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025

"Sounds of the Season" will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children's Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 2903 Cabezon Blvd.

Music, Westside

Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025

Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election.

Pueblos, Westside

Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term

by Kevin Hendricks November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025

Students at San Antonito Elementary School in Sandia Park came together on Monday, Nov. 17, to feed East Mountains community members in need during its food drive that lasted throughout the first half of November.

San Antonito Elementary students collect thousands of food items to donate

Michael Farrell

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho residents sound alarm over hypersonic missile plant

by Kevin Hendricks November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Westside

County greenlights legislative agenda targeting IPRA, dispatchers and detention officer retention

by Kevin Hendricks November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

Rio Rancho Fire Chief James Wenzel warned city councilors Thursday that a proposed high-hazard facility in Sandoval County could strain the city's fire department resources and pose unique safety challenges.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho fire chief raises concerns about Project Ranger’s impact

by Kevin Hendricks November 17th, 2025November 17th, 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.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Westside

Sandoval County selected for hypersonic missile manufacturing facility

by Kevin Hendricks November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

On Election Day, Kenneth Snow and Robin Spalding were voted in to fill the two open candidate seats for the Moriarty City Council, beating out incumbent Bobby Ortiz amid an ongoing controversy about the city’s financial recordkeeping.

Local Gov., Pueblos

Newly elected Moriarty city councilors to prioritize training and transparency

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 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.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho approves $1 million supporting controversial hypersonic missile facility

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

Nearly 400 teachers working in New Mexico classrooms will receive student loan forgiveness this year through the state's Teacher Loan Repayment Program, officials announced.

Nearly 400 more teachers to receive student loan forgiveness for teaching in high-need schools, subjects

The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes.

General Interest, Pueblos

Star party set for Saturday at Placitas Community Library

by Kevin Hendricks November 14th, 2025November 14th, 2025

Sen. Heinrich calls for evacuation of Torrance County ICE facility after contract lapse

The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a Turkey Bingo event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School cafeteria, 5 Calle Del Carbon.

General Interest, Pueblos

Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school

by Kevin Hendricks November 13th, 2025November 13th, 2025

Sandoval County commissioners approved an economic development agreement related to Project Ranger and a grant agreement covering an adjacent road construction project.

Local Gov., Westside

Rio Rancho council to vote on controversial missile plant support

by Kevin Hendricks November 12th, 2025November 12th, 2025

jemez broadband

General Interest, Jemez & Jemez Springs

Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project

by Kevin Hendricks November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025

Sam Bregman at his Las Vegas gubernatorial campaign announcement, speaking to Juliette Gallegos.

Pueblos, Westside

Gubernatorial candidate to outline education plans at Rio Rancho stop on statewide policy tour

by Kevin Hendricks November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025

Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho.

Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho

The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December.

Housing & Homelessness, Westside

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

Governor calls special session to extend food benefits amid federal shutdown

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Local Gov., Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo meeting likely to be brief

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025

As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them.

General Interest, Westside

Sandoval County’s popular chile stickers sit out 2025 election

by Kevin Hendricks November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025