Correction: This story has been corrected to say that Ron Murphy is the baseball coach for Rio Rancho, not the football coach. With the start of the high school season approaching, Rio Rancho record-breaking coach Ron Murphy has been benched – at least temporarily. Murphy, who is the only coach the Rams have had, was […]
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Early voting starts next week in Rio Rancho
Early voting for Rio Rancho’s municipal election opens on February 6. Early voting will run through March 2. On February 6, only one early voting location will be open. That location is the Broadmoor Senior Center at 3241 Broadmoor Boulevard NE. From February 6 through March 2, that site will be open on Fridays from […]
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City Councilors Face Multiple Challengers
Three sitting City Councilors will each face multiple challengers in the March 5 municipal election in Rio Rancho, setting up a potential shakeup on the Governing Body. Incumbants Jim Owen (District 1) and Paul Wymer (District 4) will be up against two opponents in their re-election efforts, and Nicole Dahn List (District 6) has three […]
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Recycle Your Tree!
PNM and the City of Rio Rancho are offering free Christmas tree recycling. More than 10,000 trees are expected to be recycled at the New Mexico sites, saving valuable landfill space, and generating water-savings and protective mulch. Crews from PNM Vegetation Management and Rio Rancho’s Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Division will grind the trees into […]
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Community Briefs
Artists Needed Bernalillo County is seeking qualified artists to help complete Phase III of its “Outposts” public art project. The county will commission five sculptures from five different artists, which will be placed at various points along Tramway, Route 66, and North Highway 14. Regional artists living in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and […]
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Athletics Association Reorganizes High School Sports Districts
By Glen Rosales The high school football landscape will look a lot different for the local teams under the New Mexico Activities Association’s most recent realignment for the upcoming two-year block. Rio Rancho and Cleveland high schools – as always – will be lumped together, but now the two perennial Class 6A championship contenders are […]
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Community Briefs
The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from eligible residents interested in filling seats on several Public Improvement District (PID) Boards. Individuals eligible (registered to vote with an address located within a PID’s boundaries) and interested in applying may do so by filling out an Online Interest Form (www.rrnm.gov/PIDBoard) no later than Monday, January […]
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Community Briefs
The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2024 National …
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Sue Cleveland Teacher Wins Prestigious Educator Award
Cleveland High School was abuzz with excitement today for New Mexico Secretary of Public Education Dr. Arsenio Romero’s visit, but the …
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Winterfest Rings in the Holiday Spirit
Relive the festive joy of Winterfest, a past celebration that enchanted with a vibrant Christmas parade and joyful festivities, capturing …