Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

UPDATE: Rio Rancho High School girls’ basketball team’s opener postponed

The Rio Rancho High School girls’ basketball team was scheduled to open its season this morning...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Snow and rain probable all day

Listen to the weather Snow and rain are a big probability today with precipitation chances at 70%....

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

With snow in forecast, RRPS returns to remote learning over snow days

Rio Rancho Public Schools is returning to remote learning days in lieu of snow days for the...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Teen girl arrested for shooting at house and vehicle

Mackenzie Vargas, about 15, of Albuquerque, was arrested Nov. 15 for shooting at a dwelling or...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Snow possible tonight

Listen to the weather Tonight will be the first of the next couple days to get some snow. Chances...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Observer staff writer

School board lauds fall sports teams’ success

RIO RANCHO — Who knew? At the 37-minute Nov. 27 meeting of the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Rio Rancho and Cleveland high schools’ districts shaken up

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association’s Board of Directors met in regular...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Rio Rancho High School boys’ basketball team tips off tonight

The Rio Rancho High School boys’ basketball team tips off its 2023-24 season this evening (Nov....

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Tracy Goldizen

Recall petition filed against Commissioner Bruch

Sadoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch, District 1, is facing a recall after papers were...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

RRPD arrest records: Nov. 12-18

Nov. 12 Alisha Corona, 35, of Albuquerque, was arrested for receiving stolen property at Unser...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

PHOTOS: Lindsey Stirling performs to near sell-out

The Rio Rancho Events Center was packed with people Nov. 28 as Lindsey Stirling took the stage and...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Man arrested for inappropriately touching minor

Jorge Plates, about 30, of Bernalillo, was arrested for criminal sexual contact of a minor under...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Cleveland girls’ season starts with home loss to Clovis

RIO RANCHO – Cleveland High School girls’ basketball coach Susan Kubala didn’t have much time to...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Zack Cole Era tips off tonight at Capital High

Cleveland High players got to experience Zack Cole’s style during the summer. His debut is...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Sun today precipitation tomorrow

Listen to the weather Today is slightly warmer but it won’t last. Starting tomorrow night...

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by: Staff Report

Parent surveys due by Friday

Rio Rancho Public Schools sent out a reminder to parents to complete its Strategic Plan Survey by...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: RICK WRIGHT / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Murphy’s memory to be celebrated at amateur boxing card in Rio Rancho

New Mexico boxing legend Joe Louis Murphy died a year ago on Nov. 22. For Zimbalist “Zim” Satcher,...

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by: Megan Gleason/Albuquerque Journal

Lovelace diverting ER patients, rescheduling some surgeries following cyberattack on parent company

A ransomware attack detected on Thanksgiving is forcing Lovelace Health System to reroute...

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by: Daniel Zuniga, For The Observer

Veteran-owned businesses get big checks on Small Business Saturday

During the Small Business Saturday Holiday Market Nov. 25, two local veteran-owned businesses were...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Rio Rancho Observer accepting letters to Santa

Starting Dec. 1, the Rio Rancho Observer will accept letters to Santa from Rio Rancho-area kids....

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by: Morgan Lee/Associated Press

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map...

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by: Daniel Zuniga, For The Observer

Danny Dines: The half-pound cookie

I give the people what they want, and what y’all want is more sweets! Word on the block is...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

County holding annual toy drive

The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office and Sheriff’s Office are gathering toys this year for...

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by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Calm and chilly

Listen to the weather As Rio Rancho gets back to work so does the weather. While today there is no...

Rio Rancho Observer

by: Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer

Bicyclist hit by car on Palermo Ct.

Rio Rancho Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to Palermo Court at about 3:45 p.m....

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by: Daniel Zuniga, For The Observer

Small Business Market kicks off the holiday season

Despite a snowy morning Nov. 25, people gathered in the Enchanted Hills plaza area to support...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Bears rip off long TD runs, stomp Storm 35-14

Senior running back Harris Mbueha (2) gains a few yards in the first half Saturday, and once again...

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by: Tracy Goldizen, Michaela Helean | Observer Staff Writer and Daniel Zuniga, For The Observer

Black Friday slow in Rio Rancho

Black Friday shopping is a holiday tradition for many, but in Rio Rancho Friday, the turnout was...

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by: Gary Herron | Sports Editor

Ben Linfoot is Storm’s center of attention on offense

RIO RANCHO – He’s probably never been referred to as “Big Ben” Linfoot, but he’s at least 20...