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YEAR IN REVIEW
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General news
1. Sinkhole closes Cherry Road
An officer was caught in the sinkhole. According to a post by Rio Rancho Police Department, the officer was unharmed. However, the vehicle was badly damaged.
Published March 23, 2025
2. Judge rules against Rio Rancho in Pueblo of Sandia water rights case
Published Aug. 13, 2025
3. Cancer claims RRPS's Beth Pendergrass
Published June 16, 2025
4. Sandoval Flats breaks ground in Rio Rancho
Housing New Mexico and Dominium representatives break ground for Sandoval Flats complex Feb. 5.
Published Feb. 19, 2025
5. Hope for the Haslams: UNM offered $6 million gene therapy treatment to two young Rio Rancho brothers
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Published Jan. 12, 2025
6. NMDOT proposes stopgap solution for deadly Rio Rancho corridor
Published Dec. 23, 2025
7. Rio Rancho declines to consider residents' petition to fix dangerous corridor
Published July 15, 2025
8. Rio Rancho apologizes to residents for billing issues
Published Sept. 16, 2025
9. Rio Rancho residents like their city but find it hard to travel, survey says
Published Oct. 7, 2025
10. Meadowlark moves forward in RR as Corrales bit comes to an end
Published July 24, 2025
Business
1. Rio Rancho Market Street the first of its kind in NM
Market Street, part of the same family as Albertsons, has a new location tentatively opening in late April at Unser Boulevard across from Rust Presbyterian Medical Center.
Published March 11, 2025
2. Upscale Rio announces closure
Published Dec. 4, 2025
3. Del Taco acquired by NM company; changes coming to RR location
Published July 9, 2025
4. Something different: Longtime Rio Rancho Dairy Queen owner sells shop
Published Sept. 3, 2025
5. Corrales company builds first 3-D-printed house in the state
Published Feb. 7, 2025
6. California corporation eyes Sandoval County as potential site for rocket facility
Published Aug. 22, 2025
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7. O'Hare's struggling to stay open ahead of 30th anniversary
Published Sept. 5, 2025
8. Unser Gateway development is booming
Published March 18, 2025
9. L&L opening makes Rio Ranchoans say 'ono grinds'
Published March 24, 2025
10. Rio Ranchoan opens event space on Albuquerque border
Published Aug. 5, 2025
Crime
1. Man sent to hospital with gunshot wound after Subway shooting
The Subway on Southern Boulevard was taped off as police investigate a shooting Feb. 19.
Published Feb. 19, 2025
2. Rio Rancho teen identified as victim in UNM shooting
Published July 26, 2025
3. Gunshots reported at Tap N Taco; no known injuries
Published Feb. 25, 2025
4. Rio Rancho man arrested for fraud at Santa Ana Casino
Published Feb. 13, 2025
5. Shelter in place held for Southern Boulevard
Published March 3, 2025
6. Teen employee, two men charged in Subway shooting
Published Feb. 26, 2025
7. Turquoise Desert Taproom loses 'close to $10,000' due to copper theft
Published Jan. 15, 2025
8. Bear safely captured in Rio Rancho, released to the wild
Published Aug. 25, 2025
9. Case against accused UNM Health dentist dismissed
Published Jan. 8, 2024
10. Police issue warrant for man responsible for Tap N Taco shooting
Published Feb. 27, 2025
Sports
1. Criminal charges announced for RRHS JV baseball player
Published April 4, 2025
2. RRHS JV baseball team suspended
Published April 2, 2025
3. RRHS JV baseball player did not commit crime for urinating in team jug, D.A. says
Published June 2, 2025
4. APS announces new clear bag policy for 2025-26 school year
Published Aug. 14, 2025
5. No. 2 Las Cruces takes down No. 1 Cleveland in thriller
Published Sept. 12, 2025
6. Police report: RRHS JV baseball player says urinating in water jug was a joke, not revenge
Published April 8, 2025
7. Rio Rancho baseball player, local family start apparel company
Published Aug. 20, 2025
8. Rams' Salata dismissed from basketball coaching post
Published March 26, 2025
9. Former CHS standout Tre Watson to sign with the Chiefs as a UDFA
Published April 26, 2025
10. Run Rio, Run: Local starts up Rio Rancho Run Club
Published Aug. 19, 2025
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