Plate expectations: Sandoval County now requires permits for license plate cameras
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Want to put up a license plate reader camera on a Sandoval County road? You’ll need permission from Planning and Zoning first,... Read more.
From the ice rink to stargazing: The best things to do in Sandoval County this weekend
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Professional hockey is back in New Mexico. That alone would make this a noteworthy weekend, but Rio Rancho and the surrounding... Read more.
Pro hockey is back in Rio Rancho: What to know before the Goatheads drop their first puck Friday
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Seventeen years after the Scorpions skated off, pro hockey returns to Rio Rancho on Friday, and the Goatheads already have a packed... Read more.
Taxing matters: Rio Rancho House hopefuls split on scrapping state income tax
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Your state income tax is on the ballot this fall, at least in spirit. Republicans running for Rio Rancho-area House seats say... Read more.
Sandoval County commissioners to consider criminalizing illegal license plate readers, call for safety fixes on U.S. 550
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Anyone running a license plate reader camera on Sandoval County roads or property without a permit could face criminal charges under... Read more.
Your weekend lineup: Stand-up comedy, All Hallows Fest, and the Balloon Fiesta’s final send-off
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The Balloon Fiesta enters its final stretch this weekend as Rio Rancho and Sandoval County serve up a proper fall weekend — pumpkins,... Read more.
Organizer to organizer: Obama backs Haaland for New Mexico governor
By Kevin Hendricks New Mexico voters heard a campaign pitch from a familiar voice Wednesday. Former President Barack Obama wants them to elect Democrat Deb Haaland... Read more.
Signs of the times: No Kings rally points first-day early voters toward the polls
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The No Kings crowd brought arrows instead of anger Tuesday. Dozens of members of Sandoval County Indivisible lined Idalia Road at... Read more.
Badge battle: Trujillo, Rodriguez clash over public safety in Sandoval County sheriff’s race
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.Sandoval County voters will choose a sheriff Nov. 3 from two candidates who agree the county needs more cops in more places. They disagree... Read more.
Photos: 2026 Balloon Fiesta kicks off
The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opened its first weekend Saturday and Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ace photographer Roberto E. Rosales... Read more.