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The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to a close. (City of Rio Rancho)

Events, Rio Rancho

Pooch plunges, country icons & comedy legends: Your Rio Rancho weekend guide

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 10th, 2026

Project Ranger named NM’s top collaborative economic development project

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 10th, 2026

Bernalillo County activated automated speed cameras this week in the eastbound and westbound lanes near NM 423, extending a program that now covers roughly 15 locations countywide. (BernCo)

Bernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque

New speed cameras go live on Paseo Del Norte: What drivers need to know

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 9th, 2026

Castelion announced on Jan. 22 that it selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, as the site for Project Ranger, a 1000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus dedicated to next-generation hypersonic systems. Pictured are dignitaries including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, moving dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for New Mexico News

Jobs, Workers & Economy, Sandoval County

Castelion’s $1B raise: New Pentagon deal means bigger missile plant near Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 7th, 2026September 7th, 2026

The Village of Corrales. (Kevin Hendricks)

Corrales, Local Government

New rules of the road: Corrales council to review traffic code and penalties

by Rodd Cayton September 4th, 2026

Corrales' "Not-So-Rapid-Transit" tractor wagons roll again this month as the Corrales Harvest Festival returns for its 41st year, running Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the village. (Jesse Jones)

Corrales, Events

Corrales’ favorite fall weekend is back: What to know before you go

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 3rd, 2026September 8th, 2026

Corrales runners will lace up for a milestone this month: the 30th annual Corrales Ditch Run winds along the village's dirt acequias and tree-lined ditch banks Sunday, Sept. 13, with Sandia Mountain views built into every stride.

Corrales, Events

Corrales Ditch Run turns 30, keeps ditch banks and donations flowing

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 3rd, 2026

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, Editor September 3rd, 2026

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.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

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

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor September 2nd, 2026

Several organizations rank Corrales among the safest places to live in New Mexico and village leaders are seeking to increase that status by making sure emergency responders can get to residents as quickly as possible.

Corrales, Local Government

Corrales to examine confusing street address system

by Rodd Cayton September 1st, 2026

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, Editor August 31st, 2026

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, Editor August 27th, 2026

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, Editor August 27th, 2026August 27th, 2026

Local Government, Sandoval County

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

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 25th, 2026

Corrales, Local Government

New Corrales architect out to protect ‘gem’

by Rodd Cayton August 24th, 2026

The Corrales irrigation ditch. (Jesse Jones)

Corrales, Local Government

The plan is in place: Corrales to send water outline to state engineer’s office

by Rodd Cayton August 19th, 2026

Corrales, Local Government

New road rules to be mapped out

by Rodd Cayton August 19th, 2026August 19th, 2026

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, Editor August 19th, 2026

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, Editor August 19th, 2026

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, Editor August 18th, 2026

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County locks in cheaper bonds for landfill gear, Project Ranger land

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 18th, 2026

Lisa Brown sat with the Corrales Comment to discuss her connection to the village and her hopes for her time on the council. She was appointed by Mayor Fred Hashimoto to replace District 4 Councilor John Alsobrook II, who died in May. (Rodd Cayton)

Corrales, Local Government

Rooted in Corrales: New council member brings farming perspective to local government

by Rodd Cayton August 17th, 2026

Healthcare, Sandoval County

UNM Hospital CEO announces retirement as SRMC reports growth

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 17th, 2026

Healthcare, Sandoval County

UNM Hospital CEO announces retirement as SRMC reports growth

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 17th, 2026

Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Op-ed: Rep. Cates is a proven advocate fighting for District 44

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 17th, 2026

Kiwani Dave Heil is a fixture at Rio Rancho's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 21st year this weekend. (Courtesy photo)

Events, Sandoval County

Sunday is Funday turns 21, Jemez marks Pueblo independence and jam bands take the park this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 13th, 2026

Scott Salvas, the Rio Rancho brewer behind Brew Lab 101, is resurrecting the long-dormant Putt-Putt Golf and Games course at 5100 San Mateo Blvd. NE in Albuquerque — rebranded as Putts N Pints — with a soft public opening expected within weeks and a grand opening targeted roughly a month out, Salvas told The Paper. On Aug. 11. (Kevin Hendricks)

Albuquerque, Food & Drink

Rio Rancho brewer swings for nostalgia, resurrects shuttered ABQ icon as Putts N’ Pints

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 12th, 2026August 12th, 2026

Adam Prior, Republican nominee for New Mexico House District 44. (Courtesy photo)

Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the editor: Follow the money — and the facts — in District 44’s health care debate

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 11th, 2026

Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, left, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez, right, to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff.

Elections & Politics, Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the editor: Party politics vs. safe communities

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 10th, 2026

Corrales' most unconventional election is in full swing, and this year's crop of candidates — a rooster, a mini highland calf and a dachshund duo among them — has already raised nearly $4,000 for Corrales Animal Services, the village's no-kill shelter.

Corrales, Elections & Politics

Corrales goes to the dogs (and roosters, cows and centipedes): 14 pets vie for mayor’s office

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 7th, 2026

Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor speaks with Junior County Treasurer graduates, Faith Young, 2025, and Giavanna Almanzar, 2024.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County extends deadline for Junior Treasurer Program, adds $5,000 scholarship

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 7th, 2026

Corrales, Local Government

Council delays traffic ordinance update to correct errors, allow public input

by Rodd Cayton August 6th, 2026

Bernalillo may be a small town, but it’s rich with tradition. One of its grandest traditions returns next week. The 333rd Fiestas de San Lorenzo honor the town’s patron saint with meals, processions, dances and the ceremonial transfer of a statue of St. Lawrence of Rome. (Courtesy photo)

Events, Sandoval County

Live music, tradition and two days of Bernalillo culture cap a Sandoval County weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor August 6th, 2026

Democratic Party of Sandoval County Secretary Judith Gordon slams outgoing Sheriff Jesse James Casaus for his endorsement of a Republican successor, arguing the move confirms the Sheriff’s long-standing contempt for Democratic values and the party he represents.

Letter to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the Editor: Sandoval County’s sheriff has finally shown his true colors

by Guest Commentary August 3rd, 2026

It’s not just another birthday trip to the mall — this time, it’s the mall’s birthday. This weekend, Cottonwood Mall is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a party Friday, three decades to the day the shopping center opened its doors. On July 31, 1996, Albuquerque’s Westside finally had a regional level mall.

Events, Westside Albuquerque

Westside shopping mecca celebrates 30 years

by Rodd Cayton July 30th, 2026

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Sandoval County sheriff breaks ranks to endorse Republican successor

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 29th, 2026

Corrales, Courts, Justice & Safety

Corrales infant expected to recover after being left in hot car

by Rodd Cayton July 28th, 2026

The principal at Corrales K-8 School is on administrative leave, a district official told the Corrales Comment.

Corrales, Education

Corrales K-8 welcomes familiar face as new principal

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 27th, 2026

From left: Vice Chair Jon Herr, District 2; Commissioner Michael Meek, District 3; Assessor Edward D. Olona, County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero, Commissioner Katherine A. Bruch, District 1; and Chair Jordan Juarez, District 4. (Courtesy photo)

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County appoints new assessor following controversial Gallegos resignation

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 27th, 2026

New Mexico State Gov., Rio Rancho

‘Enough is Enough’: Rep. Cates challenges industry over PFAS labeling law

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 23rd, 2026

The first Brew Lab 101 location is on Southern Blvd in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Sandoval County

Mariachi, charity bingo, a Fox News comedian and a Route 66 history lesson cap a packed weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 23rd, 2026

Op-Ed: Making NM government more accessible for persons with disabilities

Opinion: It’s time for Sandoval County to adopt an independent redistricting commission

Horse lovers can now grab tickets to the 2026 Horseshoes & Heels Gala, the annual fundraiser keeping rescued and rehabilitated horses fed, trained and cared for at the Stables at Tamaya. (Courtesy photo)

+Arts & Culture, Sandoval County

Tickets On Sale for Tamaya’s Horseshoes & Heels Gala Benefiting Rescued Horses

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 22nd, 2026

Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Corrales, Local Government

Securing Corrales’ water future: A 40-year roadmap

by Rodd Cayton July 22nd, 2026

A state judge has ordered Sandoval County to redraw its commission district boundaries, ruling the county's 2021 map failed to consult tribal nations and didn't give Native American and Hispanic voters an equal say.

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County rejects redistricting ruling, says current maps are legal

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 22nd, 2026

Corrales, Local Government

Traffic code update hits Corrales council

by Rodd Cayton July 21st, 2026

Khalil Lorando, the 11-year-old CEO of Kyreeze Lemonade, manages orders at a recent community event. Lorando balances school with his growing business, saving his earnings to purchase a Jeep Wrangler by age 16.

Food & Drink, Rio Rancho

Squeezing success: How an 11-year-old turned a lemonade stand into a legit business

by tristencritchfield July 21st, 2026

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners to weigh $34.4M in bond asks, ethics overhaul and a new assessor Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks, Editor July 21st, 2026

Juan Escobar and his son, Andrew, are pictured together before his disappearance. (Courtesy photo)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

After three years of searching, Rio Rancho father reunited with son

by Julian Paras July 20th, 2026July 20th, 2026