Rio Rancho Local News

• Campus security leads priorities with Evolv weapons detection at most middle and high schools, plus new vape detection tech and electronic door...

Shoppers get free entry to local vendors selling goods at Cabezon Park this Saturday.

• Date & Time: August 8, 8 AM–2 PM
• Location: 2307 Cabezon Blvd, Rio Rancho
• Details: All ages welcome; vendor spots were $35 (registration closed July 31)

Rio Rancho saw 13 arrests in the weekly RRPD report, spanning DWI, property crimes, and violations.

• DWI cases included Adrian Apodaca near Unser and...

Despite 100-degree heat, Mariposa families attended National Night Out to connect with Rio Rancho police and build trust. The event let officers answer questions, hand out treats, and emphasize community partnerships for crime prevention.

• August 22-23 at Expo New Mexico: hundreds of vehicles on display
• Family-friendly fun includes live entertainment, vendor fair, and food
• Benefits...

Albuquerque's shrinking inventory is tilting the market toward sellers, with ripple effects likely for nearby Rio Rancho.

• Buyers face fewer options...

Rio Rancho students return Thursday under new superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd, who is prioritizing math improvement across all grade levels.

• New...

Rio Rancho’s energy scene is active with multiple architecture and engineering openings.

• Senior Electrical Engineer at Oxy: Field-heavy role (60%+...

A new state law is clearing the way for La Esperanza Preschool, a 200-child facility on a vacant lot near Rio Rancho’s City Center. The Planning and...

• Jacari Smith, Rio Rancho's standout edge rusher with 7 sacks in 2025, transferred to rival Cleveland.
• District reversed its initial ban on...

• Fiber infrastructure added $51.2 million in Albuquerque home values and $25.9 million in Santa Fe between 2020-2025.
• Rio Rancho's Intel $17...

A former Albuquerque police officer faces false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery charges after allegedly pulling a woman from her car and pushing...

Rio Rancho residents now have expanded dining options with the opening of Ohana Hut, a Hawaiian ramen, sushi, and poke bowl spot directly connected to...

Rio Rancho shows a healthy local economy with diverse hiring across sectors.

• CDL trucking roles offer up to $127,000/year, plus medical and 401(k)...

Rio Rancho residents can weigh in on the state's plan to sell over 300 acres of trust land near Cleveland Heights for private development.

• Meeting...

A Rio Rancho teen pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and conspiracy in the 2024 shooting of an Albuquerque homeowner during a vehicle theft. The...

Opponents argue TXNM waived a $350 million termination fee from Blackstone after regulators blocked the stock sale, with PNM's $240 million share...

Rio Grande Social claimed first place at the Rio Rancho Margarita Festival, serving more than 2,000 people over six hours and earning $1,000 plus bragging rights. The win also supports local children's charities through event proceeds.

Rio Rancho drivers face a planned outage at Southern Blvd. & Nicklaus Drive on Wednesday, August 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The signal goes down for maintenance, with temporary stop controls in place. Use extra caution.

Rio Rancho offers several full-time hands-on maintenance roles for locals seeking steady work.

• Commercial HVACR Service Technician at Helios HVACR:...