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Two significant projects — a 278-home subdivision and a new $13.7 million fire station — come before the Rio Rancho Governing Body Thursday night as the city continues to manage rapid growth in its southern neighborhoods.

Events, Sandoval County

The Rio Rancho weekend guide: Concerts, markets and must-see events

by Kevin Hendricks September 3rd, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Labor Day weekend in Rio Rancho comes with an unusual problem: too many good options. The Events Center hosts back-to-back major shows... Read more.

Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped how the county trains firefighters, treats patients and deploys search-and-rescue dogs.

After 21 years, Sandoval County Fire Captain Farrell hangs up her helmet

by Kevin Hendricks September 2nd, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring... Read more.

Albuquerque stopped drawing water from the Rio Grande on April 24 and processed its last surface water three days later — leaving the city running entirely on groundwater reserves months before summer heat peaks, a Water Authority spokesperson confirmed Wednesday. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

A lifeline for the Rio Grande: 650 million gallons released to rescue parched river

by Kevin Hendricks September 1st, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Albuquerque's cracked, dry stretch of the Rio Grande is getting a temporary reprieve — though the agencies behind it are clear this... Read more.

Rio Rancho Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd and CNM President Tracy Hartzler cutting the ribbon of the new Transportation Systems Technology Center. (Courtesy photo)

Education, Rio Rancho

New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers

by Kevin Hendricks August 31st, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho high schoolers can now train on professional-grade auto shop equipment without leaving campus — or paying tuition —... Read more.

Sandoval County property values keep climbing — up nearly $1 billion on residential improvements alone in the past year — but the office pricing them out says staffing hasn't kept pace with growth.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Billions in growth: Sandoval County faces staffing shortfall amid property boom

by Kevin Hendricks August 27th, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County property values keep climbing — up nearly $1 billion on residential improvements alone in the past year — but... Read more.

The Corrales Growers' Market opens at 11 a.m. Sunday at Corrales Parks & Recreation, 500 Jones Rd., with local produce, honey, baked goods and artisan goods through Nov. 1.

Events, Sandoval County

August ends on a high note in Sandoval County: Here’s what’s happening this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 27th, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. August doesn't go quietly in Sandoval County. The final weekend of the month brings a four-time New Mexico Music Award winner to The... Read more.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Commission to award $6.9M landfill road contract, recommend new state rep

by Kevin Hendricks August 25th, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County is about to pave the way — literally — for its new landfill, and hand the governor a name for an open seat in... Read more.

Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West, the city's food donation center that feeds more than 1,500 people every month.

Events, Rio Rancho

Highland sounds & good causes: Celtic Coyotes headline UUWC’s 30th anniversary

by Kevin Hendricks August 19th, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho gets a taste of Ireland and Scotland this month when the Celtic Coyotes headline a benefit concert for Storehouse West,... Read more.

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Route 66, Roger Rabbit and a Utah comedian walk into a Rio Rancho weekend

by Kevin Hendricks August 19th, 2026 0

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The weekend of Aug. 21-23 doesn't need a headliner — it has several. Rio Rancho and Sandoval County pack three days with live music,... Read more.

Sandoval County seniors won't have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior Service Fair Thursday, Aug. 20, aimed at connecting seniors and caregivers with services in one stop.

Healthcare, Sandoval County

Senior Service Fair rolls into Bernalillo this week

by Kevin Hendricks August 18th, 2026 0

Sandoval County seniors won't have to hunt down help on their own this week — lawmakers are bringing the help to them. Five state legislators are hosting a Senior... Read more.

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