Rio Rancho police are investigating a shooting that occurred last Friday night in the southern part of the city. Rio Rancho police spokesman John Francis said a 34-year old man was shot in the upper right torso in the parking lot of Federico’s Mexican Food, 1590 Deborah Rd. Full Story »
Less than a year after breaking ground, Hewlett-Packard is open for business in the City of Vision. Full Story »
Here’s a great opportunity for Rio Ranchoans who think they can do a better job running the city than present elected officials: Candidate packets are now available for the city of Rio Rancho’s March 2, 2010, municipal election. Full Story »
Federal dollars for Rio Rancho Public Schools depend largely on accurate census information, which is a good reason for residents to fill out their 2010 Census forms, according to RRPS Superintendent Sue Cleveland. Full Story »
Snow flurries in the air and the mercury dipping below 20 aren’t the only signs that winter is approaching fast in Rio Rancho. Full Story »
For Risa Caldwell, pickleball is more than a game and more than a sport. Full Story »
Mark Scott is a man steeped in the idea of community. Full Story »
One month before his 55th birthday, comedian Paul Rod-riguez has a new movie, a cause to fight for, and plans to direct a new comedy. Full Story »
Hewlett-Packard will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning and 8:30 a.m. Full Story »
While Rio Rancho is known throughout the state as a place to raise a family, there are still a lot of people living alone in the City of Vision. For folks who have no place to go and for people who don’t know how or don’t feel like cooking, Julian Garza opened the doors of his McDonald’s franchise off NM 528 and Southern for a Thanksgiving feast. Full Story »
Wednesday is a day that has been circled on more than a few calendars in Rio Rancho. Full Story »
There won’t be any changes to the Rio Rancho Public Schools travel policy after all. Full Story »
Purchasing water rights can be expensive. So, the City of Rio Rancho has come up with a way to reduce the quantity of water rights purchased. Full Story »
Observer staff writer While thousands of boys and girls are writing their wish lists to Santa, City of Rio Rancho officials are busy getting their own list ready. Full Story »
Jose Montoya drives a truck for a living and when he isn’t on the road, he parks the truck at his home in southern Rio Rancho. Full Story »
One of three men accused of killing Vincent Espinosa, a former Rio Rancho High School wrestler, in 2007 won’t have to worry about finding a Thanksgiving meal for the next 40 years. Full Story »
Officially approved by the state’s Public Education Commission and Public Education Department, the new ASK Academy coming to Rio Rancho has a few items on its want list before the 2010-11 school year begins. Full Story »
Like many Rio Ranchoans, AC Katt moved here from back East because of her health. Full Story »
RIO RANCHO OBSERVER '” GARY HERRON PHOTO Stapleton Elementary was the venue for the Turkey Bowl on Nov. 18. The event was part of the school’s CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) program, which is aimed at helping children learn to eat and be active in healthy ways. Above, Stapleton music teacher Bonnie Northup shows third grader Savannah Stewart how to throw a frozen turkey at bowling ... Full Story »
Every year for the past 16 years, Julian Garza’s McDonald’s at 1390 NM 528 has provided a holiday home for those who need one. Full Story »
The Rio Rancho Observer recently asked our city’s residents to submit their favorite holiday recipes for our special Thanksgiving Day edition. Full Story »
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. Full Story »
Presbyterian Hospital is making progress on constructing the first comprehensive hospital in Rio Rancho. Full Story »
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. Full Story »
Rio Rancho Observer '” Gary Herron Photos Rio Rancho was the scene of a mock emergency situation last week, when the 64th Civil Support Team, local New Mexico National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction support team responded to a call at a “storage facility” on Unser Boulevard. Major Troy Chadwell , deputy commander of the 64th Civil Support Team organized the exercise, which involved about 22 ... Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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