Rio Rancho Observer

by: TRISTEN CRITCHFIELD / FOR THE JOURNAL

Time to get lost in a corn maze

The 2022 La Union Maze features a UFO, extraterrestrial and crop circles. (Courtesy of Robert...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Rio Rancho Public Schools faces problem with absenteeism

Type “chronic absenteeism” into Google on your browser and you see about 124,000,000...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Rain today, gone tomorrow, enjoy a movie marathon

Listen to the weather This weekend will be mostly clear after today. Albuquerque National Weather...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Meet ‘Curly Crow’ author in Bernalillo Saturday

This Curly Crow dude sure gets around. He’s gone camping and he’s gone to the river; now he’s going to school. And it won’t be too long, says this bird’s “owner,” Nicholas Aragon, that he’ll be going to the beach, going to the.

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by: Garrison Wells

FIVE THINGS: Oktoberfest, Corrales Harvest Festival, wine and chile in Santa Fe

Oktoberfest Rio Rancho Saturday, Sept. 24 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Country Blue Plaza Shopping Center 3100...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Stormy evening again, celebrate fall equinox

Listen to the weather There is a higher chance of rain and storms this evening. Albuquerque...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Southwest Public Policy Institute sues NM Department of Tax and Rev

The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) filed a lawsuit on September 19 against the New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue (NMTRD) for failure to produce records from an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Slight chance of rain, make cheese ball

Listen to the weather Today there is a slight chance of rain and stormy weather. Albuquerque...

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by: Matthew Reisen | Albuquerque Journal staff writer

Police ID 3 recent homicide victims

Albuquerque police released the names of three men fatally shot in separate incidents across the...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Online scams hit RR residents as problem skyrockets nationwide

The average victim in NM lost $4,827 last year.   In the neighborhoods of Rio Rancho and...

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by: The Observer

Applications for economic relief payments open Monday, Sept. 26

State to deliver $10 million in economic aid this fall   SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department announced they will begin accepting economic relief assistance applications for low-income New Mexico residents on.

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by: UNM News Service

UNM Health holds drive-through and walk-in clinics in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque

Experts say this year’s flu season has already been a strange one. For more on times and dates...

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by: Rick Nathanson, Journal Staff Writer

Top tips for getting to Balloon Fiesta Park

A balloon fiesta visitor watches balloons inflate on the field while stuck in a line of traffic...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Taco Tuesday, chances of rain again

Listen to the weather Today there is a smaller chance of rain than yesterday. Albuquerque National Weather Service says, “Hit-and-miss storms continue this week except across the east where hot & dry conditions.

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by: Garrison Wells

Richmond American building second community in Rio Rancho, more are on the way

RIO RANCHO — Richmond American Homes of New Mexico is building a second community in...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

RRPD Arrest Records: August 14-15

August 14: Zachary Prigge, 27, Rio Rancho, was arrested for violation of restraining order prohibiting domestic violence near Golf Course Rd.

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by: Dr. Michael Bergeron/Senior Medical Director, Primary Care

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of death for New Mexico men

September designated as month to raise awareness   Prostate cancer is so prevalent in New Mexico that it has been categorized as a leading health concern and a top killer among men in our state, according to the latest New.

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by: Theresa Davis | Albuquerque Journal staff writer

Meteorologists: This could be monsoon season’s ‘last gasp’

Clouds form over the Sandias as William Freer embarks on a four-mile hike on the Bear Canyon Trail...

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by: RYAN BOETEL / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Man charged in connection with Sunday stabbings

Albuquerque police take a man wearing a “Heisenberg” hat into custody Sunday. Police have not yet...

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by: Gary Herron | Observer staff writer

Leads sought in November 2020 homicide in Rio Rancho

Donald “Soza” Miller’s body was found on Rio Rancho’s west mesa on Nov. 5, nearly two years ago. Sandoval County Sheriff’s Det. Paul Linson said it was a “pretty violent crime scene,” and it is believed more.

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Annual balloon safety demonstration by PNM: reminder of last year’s balloon accident

In preparation for the 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, PNM is hosting a safety...

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by: Garrison Wells

A dazzling gala for the Twenties: Nonprofits benefit from event in RR

With corporate stalwarts like Albertsons and Amrep, the Mayor’s Gala raised a lot of money...

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by: GEOFF GRAMMER/JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Wynton Bernard leads Isotopes player awards as MVP, Fan Favorite

The 2022 Isotopes Player Awards. (Graphic courtesy Albuquerque Isotopes) The Albuquerque Isotopes...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Intel donates $42,000 to RRPS and Storehouse West

As a gift to the public for Intel’s 42nd year in NM, the company donated money to a few...

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by: Gary Herron | Observer staff writer

Howard Lewis once wanted to be an engineer; he’s getting close

The annual open houses attract hundreds of “trainiacs” as well as curious visitors, wanting a...

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by: Garrison Wells

Hip-hop artist Lil Wayne coming to Rio Rancho Events Center

Tickets: Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11:59 p.m.,...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Chance of heavy rain, try something new

Listen to the weather After a mostly dry weekend, rain is in store for this evening. Albuquerque...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

At 101, Odine’s birthday presents included Elvis, gin and a friendly visit from RRPD

Just keep breathing — Odine Dale, 101 years old   Friends, family, Elvis and gin on the...

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by: The Observer

NM among states with the lowest voter turnout last midterm cycle

Drew Angerer // Getty Images New Mexico voter snapshot Citizens of voting age: 1.49M —...

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by: The Observer

Mayor Hull convenes Governing Body for annual goals and priorities discussion meeting

RIO RANCHO – Mayor Gregg Hull has scheduled a special work session meeting of the Governing Body...