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Your bus route is about to change. Here’s what you need to know

by Jesse Jones December 5th, 2025December 5th, 2025

A new state grant will extend enjoyment of Rio Rancho’s trails to more residents and visitors.

General 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.

Events, 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.

Bernalillo, Events

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

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.

Food, Rio Rancho

Sparklight donates $6,500 to Rio Rancho food pantry

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.

Bernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

Bernalillo police seize fentanyl, methamphetamine in search warrant execution

by Kevin Hendricks December 3rd, 2025December 3rd, 2025

Santuario de San Lorenzo, a historic 1867 church in Bernalillo, is a finalist in a nationwide photo contest sponsored by Partners for Sacred Places. Former White House photographer Leroy Sanchez captured the image, which is vying for a cash prize to help fund the church's estimated $1 million-plus repair costs. You can vote for the photo here.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Historic Bernalillo church finalist in nationwide photo contest

by Rodd Cayton 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.

Sandoval 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.

Courts, 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.

General Interest, Rio Rancho

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

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

The Tumbleweed Snowman is 30 years old. See how he’s changed since 1995

by Pat Davis December 1st, 2025December 1st, 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.

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.

Bernalillo, General Interest

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.

Rio Rancho library to host Smithsonian human origins exhibition

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

Sandoval Signpost

Thankful for locals who’ll be buying local and reading local this season

by Pat Davis November 26th, 2025November 26th, 2025

The owners of a Corrales property described by neighbors and village officials as a public nuisance have appealed a clean-and-lien order and now face a public hearing before the Village Council.

‘Trashy yard’ owners appeal, council will review clean-and-lien order

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 26th, 2025November 26th, 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.

Corrales holiday giving program seeks donations for local families

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

New Mexico Statewide News

Many New Mexicans lack access to “trustworthy local news,” new study finds

by Alex Ross November 26th, 2025December 9th, 2025

Former Mayor David Rusk, 85, champion of transit, Downtown, passes away

by City Desk ABQ November 25th, 2025November 25th, 2025

Casa San Ysidro. (Village of Corrales)

Casa San Ysidro to host Noche de Luces celebration

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

Bernalillo Town councilors want to hear more about a possible economic development sales tax and a proposed recreational vehicle campground.

Bernalillo eyes new sales tax, major RV campground project

by Rodd Cayton November 25th, 2025November 26th, 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.

Arts & Culture, Placitas

Wild Hearts Gallery to present ‘Enchanted Forest’ holiday exhibition

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

Food, Rio Rancho

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

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

‘Alarm bells of the highest order’: APD chief’s testimony reveals years of deleted police texts to avoid public records

by Jesse Jones November 24th, 2025November 25th, 2025

Bernalillo County, Jobs, Workers & Economy

PNM power outage solution or wildfire risk? NE Heights substation debate reaches decision point next week

by Jesse Jones November 24th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo, Local Gov.

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.

Food, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police food drive collects over 9,000 pounds

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

Bernalillo, Local Gov.

Rocket plant approval brings questions in Bernalillo

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

Courts, Justice & Safety

Firefighters rescue one after sudden home explosion in NE Heights

by City Desk ABQ 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)

Food, Rio Rancho

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

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

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Corrales dives into 40-year water plan

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 21st, 2025November 21st, 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.

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

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.

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

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

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Pieces of April (2003)

by Guest commentary November 20th, 2025November 20th, 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, Placitas

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.

Events, Placitas

Placitas Holiday Market returns for fifth year this weekend

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, Sandoval County

19 rural water leaders graduate from Cuba Water Leadership Institute

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

Bernalillo PD

Bernalillo, Courts, Justice & Safety

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., Sandoval County

New dispatch center struggles with staffing

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

Undercover tribal cops lure Arizona man to Isleta Pueblo with 37,000 fentanyl pills

by Pat Davis November 19th, 2025November 19th, 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, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert

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

Navajo Tech Univ graduation, 2023

$120 million in cuts to New Mexico colleges, universities targeted DEI, energy

by Alex Ross November 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

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

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Corrales council to look at water money again

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ November 17th, 2025November 17th, 2025

Michael Farrell

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho residents sound alarm over hypersonic missile plant

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

Sandoval County Commission

Local Gov., Sandoval County

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., Rio Rancho

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.

Sandoval County

Sandoval County selected for hypersonic missile manufacturing facility

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

Corrales to host all-equestrian holiday parade

by Corrales Comment Staff November 17th, 2025November 14th, 2025