Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Warmer weekend, cold nights

Listen to the weather It is going to warm up a little bit this weekend and there will be some...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

Rio Rancho exchange student shares about life in Germany

Darren Paredes of Rio Rancho is not having a typical sophomore year of high school. He is spending...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Read West looking for more volunteers

“Literacy builds a bridge from darkness to light; please join us in bringing the greatest...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Happy and Hype at this Rio Rancho hair salon

At The Hype Hair Studio in Hilltop Plaza, the business model is based on transparent and inclusive...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Staff Report

HSD Secretary Dr. Scrase retires

The Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the retirement of Dr. David Scrase from state government. Scrase, who lives in Placitas, served as secretary of the Human Services Department since the governor took.

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Gratitude a theme throughout commission meeting

The second meeting of 2023 of the Sandoval County Board of Commissioners was light-hearted and...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Cleveland and Rio Rancho battle for second place in 1-5A on Feb. 1

Cleveland junior guard Kindyll Sandoval, left, dribbles as she looks for a teammate to pass to...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Brandt introduces bill to forbid organ donation discrimination based on disabilities

State Sen. Craig Brandt, a Republican who represents District 40-Rio Rancho, was joined by Lt....

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Block praises Sandoval County, calls out elected officials, encourages support for NM Runners at Commission meeting.

Wednesday’s Sandoval County Commission meeting had a jubilant and celebratory vibe...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Governor proposes tax rebates for 2023

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham endorsed a bill that would send one-time rebates of $750 to single tax...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Chilly and breezy

Listen to the weather Today is going to be cold and will only get colder tonight but the wind is...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Sunny and breezy

Listen to the weather Today there is no chance of precipitation but the wind persists at lower...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

MLK Elementary School to celebrate purchase of new marquee with February ribbon cutting

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary will hold a ribbon-cutting event at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 15 to unveil...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

Legislative conversations: Rep. Alan Martinez, Jan. 25, 2023

The Rio Rancho Observer spoke with state Rep. Alan Martinez (R) by phone the morning of Wednesday,...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

As utilities get expensive, residents find ways to save money

At the start of the year people started receiving their monthly expenses like usual but discovered...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Rio Rancho resident takes on County Community Services Director position

Sandoval County appointed Jayme Espinoza as its director of community services on Tuesday, Jan. 24. “We are fortunate to have Jayme Espinoza lead this expansive effort as her extensive career in health care provides both.

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Residents report marked mail boxes

Last week, residents of Northern Meadows took to Nextdoor to complain about a written message left...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Observer staff writer

RRPS board seeks better pay for EAs

Although the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education spent about 25% of its Jan. 23 meeting listening to the latest audit report, there was better news to follow.

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Points For Health celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

https://rrobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230124_113753.mp4 Points for Health, a...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

Legislative conversations: Sen. Craig Brandt, Jan. 24, 2023

The Rio Rancho Observer is reaching out to legislators that serve the Rio Rancho community as well...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

City seeks applicants for infrastructure board

Rio Rancho residents concerned with road conditions now have the opportunity to serve on the Public Infrastructure Advisory Board.

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Chance of snow tonight, wind calms down

Listen to the weather After yesterday’s wind frenzy, it will calm down today but there is a...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Work begins on 15th Street SE project

Construction began Monday on the 15th Street SE culvert project. The project that will replace the...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Whiptail hosting a beer dinner Tuesday night

Whiptail, a popular restaurant that opened a little over a year ago, is hosting a beer dinner...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Hazardous winds warning for Rio Rancho, snow possible tonight

Listen to the weather Weather is hazardous today until midnight with winds reaching more than 50...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Calligraphy exhibit at Placitas Library

The Love of Calligraphy exhibition will be showcased at the Placitas Library from Feb. 4 to March...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Kevin Hendricks | Observer Staff Writer

Brandt introduces bill to help teachers who purchase their own school supplies

State Sen. and Minority Whip Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) introduced a bill to provide a tax...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

Chamber celebrates 2022 growth, looks for more in 2023

The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Boots & Bling returned to a sold-out crowd...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

The end of extra SNAP benefits increases worries about hungry children

The New Mexico Human Services Department announced Jan. 19 that extra Supplemental Nutrition...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor and Gary Herron | Observer staff writer

Joe Harris fifth grader is spelling bee champ

Another bee is in the books, and with it, Rio Rancho Public Schools’ newest school, Joe Harris Elementary, has its first spelling bee champion.