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Thekla, AEW Stars ready for another showing at Events Center with 'Dynamite' and 'Collision'
In what has been a busy stretch for New Mexico wrestling, All Elite Wrestling returns to the state
Corrales approves Lisa Brown for District 4 councilor
Lisa Brown, approved as the District 4 councilor in a unanimous vote, brought positivity to the June 23 meeting while "getting feet wet" behind a temporary sign. Michaela Helean/Observer Michaela Helean Mich...
Sandoval County Commission declares state of emergency for McCauley Springs Fire
BERNALILLO — The Sandoval County commission unanimously approved a resolution June 24 to declar ...
'RR is All-Elite': AEW brings the heat once again in second-straight June show at RREC
Now two straight summers with AEW coming to town, the company continues to wow the crowd
Local school attorney nominated to RR council seat
David Mann, legal counsel for Rio Rancho Public Schools, was selected by Mayor Paul Wymer to fill his vacant position
Hoops, football programs host successful youth camps to close out June
With a busy summer schedule, the local teams are bringing the fun to the summer vacationers
McCauley Springs fire remains 0% contained
A closure, with the exception of authorized personnel, was put in place for the Santa Fe National Forest on Friday
Sandoval high school students learn medicine through UNM Health Careers Academy
The two-week program allowed 45 students to explore numerous medical fields before earning a completion certificate
RR council postpones decision on Maverik gas station
The council voted 4-2 to table a proposed site plan to give company more time to address potential NM 528 access
Crews contain fire near Placitas
PLACITAS — A Friday fire near Placitas was 0% contained as of 1 p.m. Saturday as the fire continues ...
Rio Rancho school board approves union deal, fixed meal prices for 2026-27 school year
The board approved both contracts on June 8; union will get more sick days and students will see higher meal charges
Feds allow deadly drugs to 'walk' onto Albuquerque streets
The Albuquerque Journal reveals federal authorities allowed over 300,000 fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets, despite public safety concerns. A DEA whistleblower exposes this controversial
Who is Zack Stortini? A background on New Mexico's newest head coach
Zack Stortini, who is named the head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, addresses the crowd and the new jerseys at The Block in Rio Rancho on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Chancey Bush/Journal Dan Allison Dan All...
Man charged with copper theft from FAB 9
RIO RANCHO — A man has been charged for allegedly taking copper wires from the FAB 9 rooftop at Inte ...
Rio Rancho celebrates Juneteenth in sweltering heat
Program coordinator encourages voting as some states see 'Jim Crow-style' laws return
NM Goatheads pin Zack Stortini as team's first head coach
NM Goatheads head coach Zack Stortini Photo by Daniel Zuniga/ For the Observer Daniel Zuniga Daniel Zuniga Observer correspondent Published June 21, 2026 - 3:06 p.m. Rio Rancho, New Mexico- The New Mexico Go...
Goatheads new head coach brings strong roots to role
Veteran hockey player Zack Stortini has been named the inaugural head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, the ECHL affiliate for the Colorado Avalanche. Introduced at a Rio Rancho fan event, Stortini brings y...
Crews work to contain fire near Placitas
PLACITAS — A Friday fire near Placitas is 0% contained as of 1 p.m. Saturday as the fire continues t ...
Juneteenth in Rio Rancho both celebrates and educates
Beverly Gaines, a Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico administrator, brought a message of supporting Black businesses.
Rio Rancho landfill to close in '28, future unclear
Operator WM told residents in a town hall meeting that site will shut down once the state permit expires
RR council extends road improvement project funding, approves board appointments
$300K in state grant funding was extended for Idalia Road/Loma Colorado intersection; four new residents named to boards
County Junior Treasurer program accepting applications
Faith Young and Michael Putkaradze, 2025 junior treasurers, received recognition for finishing the program. Michaela Helean/Observer Michaela Helean Michaela Helean Observer Staff Writer Published June 18, 2...
RRHS teacher summoned for embezzling robotics equipment
Equipment worth nearly $60,000 was taken to Big Brother's Bricks for appraisal without school permission