NM GOP governor candidate Gregg Hull touts experience leading, growing Rio Rancho
Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull discusses his business-friendly vision for New Mexico during town hall.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Gregg Hull not embracing frontrunner label as GOP primary race for governor nears homestretch
Former Rio Rancho mayor Gregg Hull is staying focused on the race ahead despite leading in recent polls in New Mexico
May 12, 2026Open source
New Mexico Goatheads announce inaugural game, home opener for Oct. 16
New Mexico's newest team will hit the ice for the first time at the Rio Rancho Events Center
May 12, 2026Open source
New Mexico Goatheads announce home opener date
The New Mexico Goatheads will make their ECHL debut on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Rio Rancho Events Center, marking the return of professional hockey to New Mexi...
May 11, 2026Open source
Outage impacts 1,500 people along Southern Monday
RIO RANCHO — A large power outage impacted a stretch of the Unser and Southern Boulevards busin ...
May 11, 2026Open source
Rio Rancho's longest-serving mayor eyes governor's office
Republican Gregg Hull, the longest-serving mayor in Rio Rancho history, is seeking the GOP nomination for New Mexico governor, touting his executive experien...
May 11, 2026Open source
'Out for Mother Earth': Rio Rancho participates in Great American Cleanup
City staff, businesses and community members partnered May 9 to clean neighborhoods, side of roadways and barren areas under annual national initiative
May 10, 2026Open source
Man challenges ABQ speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own
A Rio Rancho resident received multiple citations from Albuquerque's speed cameras for a vehicle that wasn’t his, prompting questions about the accuracy of...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Back-to-school vaccinations to be offered in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health's 'Got Shots' clinics will be offered statewide from June 13 through Aug. 29
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Sandoval County primary results
County Clerk Ann Brady Romero encouraged poll workers ahead of a long tabulation night. Michaela Helean/Observer Michaela Helean Michaela Helean Observer Sta...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Sandoval candidate in hot water after TorC blow up
Republican primary candidate Dan Stoddard was removed from a Truth or Consequences hotel after allegedly threatening to shoot a staff member. No charges were...
May 9, 2026Open source
Primary early voting off to slow start
The clerk’s office at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D in Bernalillo is the first to open for early voting. Michaela HeleanObserver staff writer Michaela Helea...
May 6, 2026Open source
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 41
Two Democrats will face off to represent New Mexico House District 41, which includes Rio Arriba Sandoval, Santa Fe & Taos.
May 4, 2026Open source
Bernalillo County Commission approves $4M budget reconciliation for MDC medical costs
Officials attribute rise in jail healthcare budget to reliance on travel nurses
May 15, 2026Open source
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New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in dog
New Mexico agriculture officials on Monday confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm, detected in a Lea County dog.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas confirms 5 New World screwworm cases as federal response intensifies
New cases involving a calf in La Salle County, a dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico, and a goat in Gillespie County bring Texas' total to five confirmed det...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Santa Fe-area pool inspections, March 1-May 31
Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model Aquatic Health C...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico regulators get recommendation to void PNM-Blackstone stock sale
Hearing examiners call the $400 million stock sale "unlawful" and recommend the PRC force the companies to "unwind" it.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Taos News welcomes newsroom intern
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students are joining a growing mission to ensure the future vitality of local newspapers in New Mexico — inclu...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Understanding Monsoons: New Mexico's deadliest weather season
Monsoon season is New Mexico’s deadliest weather season, bringing everything from thunderstorms to flash floods. The KOAT 7 Weather Team will help prepare...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Saturday night forecast: Hot and dry for the next few days
A hot and mostly dry stretch will build across New Mexico, with highs in the 90s around Albuquerque and near 100 degrees in southeast New Mexico.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico eases rules for in-home daycare to meet child care demand
New Mexico still needs about 12,000 child care spots, and a new law could make it easier for more in-home day cares to open.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Seven Cabins Fire reaches 90% containment
The Seven Cabins Fire has reached 90% containment after burning 31,870 acres in the Capitan Mountains in southern New Mexico.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Hantavirus outbreak abroad prompts reminder about risk in New Mexico
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship that resulted in three deaths and up to a dozen infections has heightened awareness about a virus...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Smoking declines, vaping increases in New Mexico
Fewer New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes, but more are using e-cigarettes, according to a New Mexico Department of Health press release. The percentage...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
DEA talks about fentanyl and new drugs that are causing deadly exposures
Two recent fentanyl-related incidents in New Mexico have led to multiple deaths and hospitalizations, highlighting the growing dangers of the drug and its im...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Route 66 centennial caravan to highlight history and preservation
A centennial caravan will travel Route 66 from June 6 to June 25, celebrating the iconic road’s history, preservation, and cultural significance across eig...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland will try to defend Democratic dominance in New Mexico in a race that could make her the first female Native American governor of...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Tucson Sugar Skulls moving in positive direction ahead of home battle with New Mexico
With the Arizona Wildcats football team in attendance, the Tucson Sugar Skulls host the New Mexico Chupacabras on Sunday following an encouraging win over th...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
When the math doesn’t add up
Five hundred million dollars. That is how much a Legislative Finance Committee report says New Mexico has spent on housing initiatives, aimed at combatting h...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
A familiar face takes the Mesilla stage
Jamie O’Hara has spent decades entertaining crowds across southern New Mexico — sometimes with a guitar, sometimes with a deck of cards, and often both a...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Location
Rio Rancho is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Region: New Mexico
ZIP Codes
87124, 87144, 87174
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New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in dog
New Mexico agriculture officials on Monday confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm, detected in a Lea County dog.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas confirms 5 New World screwworm cases as federal response intensifies
New cases involving a calf in La Salle County, a dog linked to New Mexico and Mexico, and a goat in Gillespie County bring Texas' total to five confirmed det...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Santa Fe-area pool inspections, March 1-May 31
Public aquatic venues are regulated according to the New Mexico Administrative Code and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Model Aquatic Health C...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico will use AI to implement Medicaid work requirements. What does that mean?
The state will use AI tools to manage some components of the new requirements, but human caseworkers will still be making final decisions.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mexico regulators get recommendation to void PNM-Blackstone stock sale
Hearing examiners call the $400 million stock sale "unlawful" and recommend the PRC force the companies to "unwind" it.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Taos News welcomes newsroom intern
Eight New Mexico State University journalism students are joining a growing mission to ensure the future vitality of local newspapers in New Mexico — inclu...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Back-to-school vaccinations to be offered in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health's 'Got Shots' clinics will be offered statewide from June 13 through Aug. 29
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Understanding Monsoons: New Mexico's deadliest weather season
Monsoon season is New Mexico’s deadliest weather season, bringing everything from thunderstorms to flash floods. The KOAT 7 Weather Team will help prepare...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Saturday night forecast: Hot and dry for the next few days
A hot and mostly dry stretch will build across New Mexico, with highs in the 90s around Albuquerque and near 100 degrees in southeast New Mexico.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Coordinates
35.2493470, -106.6817560
Local Time
12:15 AM America/Denver
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