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RR kicks off July 4th festivities with 1776 exhibit

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO The exhibit, from the N.Y.-based Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, will be on display until Sept. 12 Jason Shoup, director of library and information services for the city of Rio Rancho, discusses a panel of the 1776 "Big Bang" exhibit at the Loma Colorado Main Library in Rio Rancho on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. RIO RANCHO β€” The Declaration of Independence may be an American original, but its influence has shaped countries around the world.
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RRHS 2026 valedictorian named National Merit scholar

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Jacob Rice, who is headed to University of Alabama to study aerospace engineering, was the only Rio Rancho High School student out of 15 other New Mexicans to receive the prestigious honor Rio Rancho High School 2026 graduate Jacob Rice poses for a portrait at his parents' home with the family bulldog, Stella, who is sporting a University of Alabama collar. Rice earned a full-ride scholarship to the university, where he will enroll later this year.
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El Higo Court water main break repaired, RR says

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Corrales Heights area break that began at 5 p.m. June 30 was resolved by 9:30 a.m. the next day RIO RANCHO β€” A water main break that occurred late Tuesday in the Corrales Heights neighborhood of Rio Rancho left numerous residents with with little to no water into the night and early morning before service was restored.
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Rio Rancho naturopathic doctor releases book on trauma therapy

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LIFESTYLES Dr. Sunayana Shivangi Pandé  issued 'Sail Beyond Trauma: Discovering Freedom with Kappal Otti Holistic Therapy' earlier this year Dr. Sun poses for a portrait with her new book, "Sail Beyond Trauma," inside of her Mariposa home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. RIO RANCHO — Dr. Sunayana Shivangi Pandé did not teach yoga and meditation until her spiritual guru told her it was time.
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Former BPS employee settles in sexual harassment case

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Irene Lienhard claimed BPS retaliated by not renewing her contract and failing to rehire her after she applied for jobs BERNALILLO — A former Bernalillo Public Schools employee has settled her lawsuit against the school district following allegations of retaliation when officials failed to renew her contract after she complained of sexual harassment.
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Memorial held for late Corrales Councilor John Alsobrook II

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
CORRALES The longtime village councilor, who died in May, was honored in a service on Saturday at Perea's Restaurant Allison Treloar-Alsobrook eulogizes her late husband, Corrales Councilor John P. Alsobrook II, during a memorial gathering at Perea's Restaurant in Corrales on Saturday, June 27, 2026. CORRALES — Husband, father, scientist, friend and voice of reason are just a few ways to describe the late village Councilor John P. Alsobrook II.
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RR council postpones decision on Maverik gas station

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The council voted 4-2 to table a proposed site plan to give company more time to address potential NM 528 access Richard Piggott, site developer manager for Maverik, presents a site plan for a gas station and convenience store in Rio Rancho on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during a Rio Rancho Governing Body meeting.
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Sandoval high school students learn medicine through UNM Health Careers Academy

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The two-week program allowed 45 students to explore numerous medical fields before earning a completion certificate Cuba High School student Alxxavyr Hasdale, right, works fellow student Brenna Dineyahze on phlebotomy training at the UNM Center for Excellence in Rio Rancho on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The students' work was part a of two-week Health Careers Academy program.
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Sandoval K-12 students learn medicine through UNM Health Careers Academy

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The two-week program allowed 45 students to explore numerous medical fields before earning a completion certificate Cuba High School student Alxxavyr Hasdale, right, works fellow student Brenna Dineyahze on phlebotomy training at the UNM Center for Excellence in Rio Rancho on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The students' work was part a of two-week Health Careers Academy program.
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Rio Rancho school board approves union deal, fixed meal prices for 2026-27 school year

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education recently approved a union contract and another for meal costs, both effective for the upcoming school year. The agreements were approved during the board's June 8 meeting, ensuring new benefit and incentive provisions for union-contracted employees, as well as a 3.8% increase in meal prices.
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Sandoval Economic Alliance, Chamber share accomplishments with city council

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Leaders from the two entities gave presentations Tuesday following questions from council members about their output Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jerry Schalow, left, shakes hands with Rio Rancho Governing Body member Bob Tyler following a council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as Fred Shepherd, president and CEO of the Sandoval Economic Alliance, looks on.
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Rio Rancho landfill to close in '28, future unclear

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
BUSINESS Operator WM told residents in a town hall meeting that site will shut down once the state permit expires The Rio Rancho Waste Management Landfill, located at 1132 Carpenter St. NE. RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Waste Management Landfill is set to close by the end of 2028, the head of the site said on Wednesday.
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RR council extends road improvement project funding, approves board appointments

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT $300K in state grant funding was extended for Idalia Road/Loma Colorado intersection; four new residents named to boards RIO RANCHO β€” The Rio Rancho Governing Body revisited several business items and took up a few new ones during a June 11 meeting but could not decide on all of them.
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Bernalillo schools food director wins regional award

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Debbie Trujillo was named Southwest director of the year by the Student Nutrition Association Debbie Trujillo, director of student nutrition for Bernalillo Public Schools, grabs a meal from the BPS food truck to serve students during a "summer feeding" event at Rotary Park in Bernalillo on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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New Rio Rancho ethics panel reviews code of conduct

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The four-member group, which met for the second time following a 2-year gap, examined half of the code and questioned several definitions, which were addressed by city staff Rio Rancho Ethics Panel member Nathaniel McKenzie speaks during a discussion about the city's code of conduct on Tuesday, June 2. The other members of the panel are chairwoman Patricia Camp, Carrie Cook and Dorothy Onikute-Thompson.
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RR gov't officials, business owners share experiences in 'women in leadership' event

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
BUSINESS Amy Rincon, Dep Dapson and Dr. Didi Okpareke answered questions during a NAIOP roundtable event at Rust hospital Left to right: Dr. Didi Okpareke, owner of Olive Tree Compounding Pharmacy; Deb Dapson, Rio Rancho Governing Body member representing District 1, and Amy Rincon, development services diredctor for the city of Rio Rancho.
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RR independent gubernatorial candidate suspends campaign

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
ELECTIONS 2026 Jacob Smith RIO RANCHO — A Rio Rancho man who ran for governor as an independent announced May 30 that he suspended his campaign. Jacob Smith, 38, provided a statement on his X account stating that he made the decision to end his bid after conversations with members of his family and campaign team. "This choice was not reached lightly, but it reflects my sincere belief that we must put the greater good of our state and our shared principles above any personal ambition," Smith wrote.
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RR council approves 2027 budget, multi-year infrastructure plan

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Approval came with concerns on use of reserve funding for an increase in police compensation Stephanie Yara, director of financial services for the city of Rio Rancho, gives a presentation on the proposed 2027 budget and 2027-31 infrastructure plan to members of the Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday, May 28.
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Rio Rancho HS sends off over 570 students in Class of '26

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School’s Class of 2026 didn’t get their diplomas Thursday without hearing mention of the things that define their age: Generation Z, Panda Express, artificial intelligence and rapper Kanye West. That is not to say that the 565 graduates out of 577 who walked the stage at the Rio Rancho Events Center didn’t hear a few wise words from school officials or their fellow students.
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Independence High School graduates Class of 2026

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO ‚ÄĒ Independence High School graduate Violet Bailey told her classmates Wednesday that even though they had completed their coursework and earned their diplomas, they still had one more assignment: be an inspiration to others. Inside the concert hall at Cleveland High School, Bailey told graduates their story was still important even after their time had passed as students at Independence, an alternative high school focused on course credit recovery.
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RR closes council seat application deadline, looks to fill other positions on multiple boards

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The District 4 governing body seat left vacant by Mayor Paul Wymer is just one of a handful of vacancies the city hopes to fill RIO RANCHO — Nine Rio Rancho residents will move forward in the interview process regarding a council seat previously occupied by Mayor Paul Wymer, who has 60 days to submit a name to governing body members for approval.
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Enchanted Hills ES showcases art at local businesses

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The Rio Rancho school displayed artwork at The BLOCK, Ma’s Tea House, Sunset Nutrition and Boulevard Barbershop through Memorial Day Luciano Pacheco, assistant general manager of THE BLOCK in Rio Rancho, places artwork from Enchanted Hills Elementary School for display. The school has work posted at THE BLOCK and several local businesses through Memorial Day.
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Rio Rancho celebrates opening of The Eleanor

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
BUSINESS The Cabezon single-family housing complex, bolstering the built-to-rent industry, saw a grand-opening May 21 Dan Deichert, CEO of JLM Living, left, chats with dignitaries inside the clubhouse of The Eleanor in Rio Rancho on Thursday, May 21. RIO RANCHO — Local government officials and business dignitaries gathered Thursday to help open The Eleanor, a housing complex in the city’s Cabezon region that combines single-family home living with multi-family amenities.
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Fitness center, office space planned in church land swap

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
BUSINESS Jim Ademuyiwa, owner of Master Jim's Taekwondo Academy in Rio Rancho, plans to develop on property once owned by Gospel Light Baptist Church James Ademuyiwa, owner of Master Jim's Taekwondo Academy RIO RANCHO — Local taekwondo instructor Jim Ademuyiwa is punching above his own weight, in the business sense. 1600 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, where Jim Ademuyiwa, owner of Master Jim's Taekwondo Academy, plans to expand his business.
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Stapleton, Shining Stars schools celebrate 100% reading achievement with free Dion's pizza

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The schools' students read six books each this spring under a program sponsored by the local pizza chain Lauren Griego, a third-grade teacher at Ernest Stapleton Elementary School, hands a slice of Dion's pizza to one of her students, Zayden Flores, on Thursday, May 14. The school and Shining Stars Preschool celebrated 100% readership under a Dion's reading program.
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County attorney, former RR clerk seated on new IPRA task force

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
STATE GOVERNMENT Michael Eshleman and Rebecca Martinez are part of a statewide group examining potential reforms to the Inspection of Public Records Act Michael Eshleman and Rebecca Martinez BERNALILLO ‚ÄĒ Sandoval County‚Äôs top lawyer and a former clerk for the city of Rio Rancho have been named to a new statewide body in charge of reforming New Mexico‚Äôs primary public records law.
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'Spectacular growth spurt': National teachers union touts one year of RioTECH

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — During a tour of RioTECH on Monday, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, got to see a spectacular view of the Sandia Mountains from afar. But what probably impressed her more was getting up close to hear students’ stories on how far they’ve come in the first year of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first career-technical education institution.
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Karissa Culbreath appointed RR deputy mayor

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The District 5 councilor, who has served since 2020, was appointed to the leadership post by a unanimous vote of her colleagues on May 14 Rio Rancho District 5 council member Karissa Culbreath shakes hands with Rio Rancho Fire Chief James Wenzel Thursday, May 14, following her appointment as deputy mayor. RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Governing Body member Karissa Culbreath was appointed deputy mayor Thursday, filling a leadership post early in Mayor Paul Wymer’s administration.
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'Beginning of something new': ASK Academy sends off class of 2026

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The class was the largest cohort ever and included youngest valedictorian and one student accepted to Yale University The ASK Academy in Rio Rancho held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque on Friday, May 15. The ASK Academy in Rio Rancho held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque on Friday, May 15.
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Colinas del Norte receives first STEM certification in NM

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
Rio Rancho Observer Support local news. Please select your privacy preferences to continue. Jump to main content EDUCATION Cognia, a nonprofit, awarded the certification, which could mean more partnerships, grants and student opportunities Colinas del Norte Elementary School instructor Brendajulissa Diaz discusses a CubeSat students made on Wednesday, May 13, when the school recognized itself as the first public school in the state to reach STEM certification by accrediting agency Cognia.
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RR council holds public hearing on 2027 budget, infrastructure projects

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO ‚ÄĒ The Rio Rancho Governing Body gave residents a chance Thursday to share their perspective on the city‚Äôs recommended $452 million budget for 2027 and a $940 million infrastructure plan for the next five years. Two residents offered comment during the first of two public hearings before both items are expected to be approved on May 28.
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RRPS school board approves next year's $257M budget

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education approved a $257 million budget for next school year Monday following discussions with district leaders on the need for realignment and workforce reductions. The five-member board voted unanimously ahead of RRPS’s requirement to submit the budget to the New Mexico Public Education Department by May 29. RRPS Chief Operations Officer Mike Baker thanked the board before the vote.
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Puesta del Sol Elementary School teacher earns Golden Apple Award

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Jocelyn Salaz, an art teacher for the Rio Rancho school, was one of five educators statewide recognized for classroom excellence Jocelyn Salaz, art teacher at Puesta del Sol Elementary School in Rio Rancho, holds a basket of apples and assorted gifts in the school cafeteria on Tuesday, May 12, when she was named a Golden Apple Award recipient by the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico.
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RR school board approves Independence HS restructuring plan for next school year

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The plan, which would include later start times for some students and more teacher support, is pending state approval RIO RANCHO — Fundamental operational changes to Independence High School were proposed Monday by school leaders in response to recent state intervention and years of low graduation rates. IHS Principal Jessica Sanchez shared details of the 2026-27 restructuring plan with the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education during a regular meeting.
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R4Creating hosts HS self-driving race car challenge

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION The May 9 event came after a 10-week course on programming by the New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Academy Left to right: Santiago Paniagua Cuna, Xavi Zitting and Joel Britt - students from The MASTERS Program Early College Charter School in Santa Fe - deploy their artificial intelligence-piloted race car at R4Creating in Rio Rancho on Saturday, May 9, during the New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Academy challenge event.
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'Out for Mother Earth': Rio Rancho participates in Great American Cleanup

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO City staff, businesses and community members partnered May 9 to clean neighborhoods, side of roadways and barren areas under annual national initiative Suzie Kamm, with her son, Miller, 1, hands Derrel Whitney an empty bottle near the Lowe's parking lot in Rio Rancho on Saturday, May 9, as part of the Great American Cleanup.
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RRPS joins social media addiction lawsuit

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools is the latest to join a lawsuit with other school districts arguing that social media has contributed to a mental health crisis among students. RRPS filed a complaint April 24 against 15 defendants associated with Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google in a California-based U.S. District Court, according to court records provided by the school district.
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Corrales K-8 investigates swastika on wall of school

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION CORRALES — A swastika drawn on a wall at Corrales K-8 was reported last week, prompting an apology from the administration and an internal investigation. Corrales K-8 on-site Administrator Craig Robinson sent a letter to families April 29 confirming the swastika, which was “about the size of a hand” and removed from an outside wall within 20 minutes of it being reported to the school. The graffiti was first reported to the Observer in an anonymous email from a group of community members.
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Rio Rancho council reviews '27 budget proposal

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Governing Body members asked city staff questions about economic development and public safety items contained in the proposal before public hearings May 14 and 28 Rio Rancho Mayor Paul Wymer and members of the Rio Rancho Governing Body review the proposed 2027 budget and five-year infrastructure project plan on Friday, May 1, during a work session.
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RRHS principal named N.M. principal of the year

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Millan Baca accepted the honor from National Association of Secondary School Principals in Washington, D.C. Rio Rancho High School Principal Millan Baca works at his office desk on Thursday, April 30.
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Placitas author pens novel based on local hippie murders

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Ron Franscell, a retired journalist and best-selling author, will release 'Deep End' May 5, inspired by 1970s slayings Author Ron Franscell outside his home in Placitas holding a copy of his new book "Deep End," set to be released May 5. PLACITAS — A local author is set to release a novel based on a 1970 double murder involving a local man who claimed to be the reincarnation of President Ulysses S. Grant.
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Wymer sworn in as RR mayor, marking new era for city

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Mayor Paul Wymer is beginning to get used to a whole new way of life. Even before the former city councilor, planning and zoning board member, and longtime resident swore to uphold his oath — administered Thursday by Municipal Judge G. Robert Cook — Wymer fielded phone calls, text messages and emails related to city business.
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RRPS seeks to realign budget for upcoming school year

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Declining enrollment and expansion of programs have created budget gap; 'deliberate' action needed, officials say Members of the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education and school district administrators meet to discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget on Monday, April 27. RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Public Schools must realign its budget for the upcoming school year to close the gap between revenues and expenditures, the school district’s top finance officer said Monday.
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Hernandez, Anaya sound off on issues during forum

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO — New Mexico Rep. Joshua N. Hernandez and businessman Zac Anaya shared their views — and sometimes agreed — in a candidate forum Tuesday ahead of the June 2 Republican primary for House District 60. Hernandez, who is seeking a fourth term in the state House of Representatives, and Anaya, a real estate agent recruiter, appeared at the event hosted by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce. The forum came ahead of early voting, May 5-15.
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Rio Rancho reforms benefit procurement process

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT City adds exemption to deal with providers' use  of 'sensitive health data' that conflicts with 'normal procurement process' Rio Rancho City Hall RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho will exempt employee insurance, benefits, and supplemental retirement programs from its procurement code, a move officials believe will make it easier to buy such plans for its employees.
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Gregg Hull reflects on tenure as RR mayor

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO Hull, who will depart City Hall after 12 years in office, said accomplishments were a team effort Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull shares a laugh with Wynne Coleman, a legislative aide to New Mexico Rep. Alan Martinez, R-Rio Rancho, on Wednesday, April 21, 2026, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education.
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Rio Rancho prepares to fill new mayor's council seat

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
LOCAL GOVERNMENT The process to fill the District 4 position once Paul Wymer takes the reins involves city code, mayor and council input RIO RANCHO — Whoever takes the District 4 seat on the Rio Rancho Governing Body will have big shoes to fill considering the last person who occupied it is the city’s new mayor.
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Sandoval bilingual school opens new nature trail

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| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
EDUCATION Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education and other groups revealed the walking path during an Earth Day ceremony Craig Larsen, group leader for Leadership Sandoval, walks a nature trail he helped install at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education on Wednesday, April 22. RIO RANCHO — The sound of feet shifting through gravel and looks of wonderment among people’s faces under the late morning sun were evident Wednesday outside the Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education.
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Rio Rancho rolls out recommended $400M+ 2027 budget

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
RIO RANCHO The city recommends a $452.3 million budget and four-year capital project plan, which will be reviewed by the council before adoption in late May Rio Rancho City Manager Matt Geisel prepares to give a budget presentation during a Rio Rancho Governing Body meeting on Tuesday, April 21. RIO RANCHO — The city of Rio Rancho unveiled its recommended $452 million budget for 2027 and a $940 million infrastructure plan for the next four years.
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Former Santa Fe policeman successful in overturning RR city manager's decision on his winemaking hobby

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By Kevin Opsahl Verified
| Rio Rancho Observer Verified
BUSINESS Matthew Champlin convinced the Planning and Zoning Board that he is allowed make wine at his Northern Meadows home Wine produced by Matthew Champlin in his Northern Meadows home. The Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board decided April 14 that Champlin's ability to make wine at his home is acceptable under city code, reversing an earlier administrative decision.
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