News
Desalinization plant presents sustainability, waste concerns
As for disposing of the toxic materials, Bralley said it’s going to be expensive and that they would look at several options.
More of this storyOvercoming hate
More of this storyCivic
More of this story
Rio Rancho Observer '€” Jimmy Currier photo
More of this story
Project on Western Hills and Nicklaus set to begin
Mayor Tom Swisstack and city councilors Tamara Gutierrez and Patty Thomas were beaming with joy last Thursday with the announcement that two streets will receive much needed repair.
More of this story
UNMH looking for federal funding for hospital
The University of New Mexico Hospital has plans for a medical center in Rio Rancho and to help get the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center up and running, UNMH is looking to the federal government for $143.4 million.
More of this storyTyra Preston will give a presentation on Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Martin Luther King Elementary School cafeteria.
More of this story
Rio Rancho traffic officer arrested for drunk driving
A longtime Rio Rancho police officer’s career is in jeopardy. Sgt. Chris Pino, 41, of Rio Rancho, was arrested on Nov. 6 for drunk driving and reckless driving.
More of this story
Senator Sapien to host turkey giveaway
State Sen. John Sapien’s State Farm Agency along with local community partners, PB&J Family Services, Wal-Mart and Southwest Ice Cream of New Mexico, will host a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Feast Giveaway to approximately 200 families in the surrounding community.
More of this story
Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron photo
More of this story— Through Feb. 26, speed reductions, lane restrictions and shoulder work will occur at the intersection of Iris Road and Idalia Road. Work is related to the installation of a roundabout at this intersection.
More of this story
Bank robbed in northern Rio Rancho
More of this story
Monday, Oct. 26
More of this story
Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron photo
More of this story
Crash disrupted traffic for two hours
Rio Rancho Observer '€” Jimmy Currier photo
More of this story
Classrooms to be impacted by cuts
Gov. Bill Richardson signed House Bill 17, which reduced general fund appropriations, and slashed public education by two percent.
More of this story
Development moving forward in city of vision
More of this story
Murder suspect dead following alleged suicide attempt in jail
More of this story
Courtesy '€” Joe Shelton photo
More of this story
Rio Rancho pays respect to U.S. veterans
Veterans Day ceremonies at Veterans Monument Park were a bit different than past ceremonies: For the first time, a woman was the guest speaker.
More of this story
Crum to run for District 5 City Council seat
Those who follow local politics may remember Timothy Crum as the political newcomer who finished third in a seven-person race for mayor in 2008.
More of this story
New tool in fight against graffiti
More of this story
More of this story
Former governor, King, dead at 85
City focuses its vision on the future
The City of Rio Rancho is in the midst of updating its long-range development plan for the city and several residents have already provided input for what they want the future to look like in the City of Vision.
More of this story
Presbyterian Hospital is making progress on constructing the first comprehensive hospital in Rio Rancho.
More of this story
City lagging in revenue collections for first quarter
For the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Sept. 30, the City of Rio Rancho is behind projected estimates for tax revenue by $200,000.
More of this story
Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron Photos
More of this story
Medical provider facility would house retail as well
In spite of the economic downturn, one company has plans to open a diagnostic imaging location in the City of Vision.
More of this story
Rio Rancho police officer retires in wake of DWI arrest
A longtime Rio Rancho police officer’s career is over less than a week after being arrested for DWI and reckless driving.
More of this story
City institutes voter convenience centers
Polling place confusion in Rio Rancho, as reported by numerous residents on election days, may be a thing of the past.
More of this story



