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THE BLOCK announces Summer Event Series in Rio Rancho
Staff report THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho container park, has announced its Summer Event Series. According to a press release, the series aims to bring the community together for live music, food, shopping and entertainment from May through September 2025. The series will feature various events, including local vendor markets, outdoor movie screenings, yoga, bi-weekly…

‘Sandoval Star’ remains unidentified two years later, authorities seek public help
By Kevin Hendricks and Jesse Jones Local law enforcement is seeking public assistance in identifying a deceased woman discovered two years ago under a bridge in the Cibola National Forest, now known as “Sandoval Star.” On April 18, 2023, Placitas residents found the woman’s remains partially submerged in a creek under a bridge off Route…

Reel Gems: Overlooked films currently streaming: Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
By Douglas Wood Rated R Currently streaming on Prime, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube and Peacock Sunshine Cleaning is the deceptively cheery title of the 2008 dramedy about biohazard waste removal. It’s also the name of the crime scene clean-up business started by Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams, Doubt, Arrival) and her younger sister, Norah (Emily Blunt,…
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Rio Rancho to host ARCA’s Bowl-A-Thon Beach Party
Staff report ARCA is inviting the Rio Rancho and Albuquerque communities to its 14th annual Bowl-A-Thon, a Beach Party Bowling celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ten Pins & More, located at 1416 Deborah Rd SE in Rio Rancho. This fundraising event will support…

Senator Heinrich holds roundtable in Rio Rancho to discuss public education concerns
By Kevin Hendricks U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich hosted a roundtable discussion with educators in Rio Rancho on April 16 to address concerns about federal funding cuts and their impact on public education. The conversation at Rio TECH, home of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ Career Technical Education program, focused on President Donald Trump’s policies and their…

Rio Rancho mayor will join race for GOP nomination for governor
Kevin Hendricks The mayor of Rio Rancho will run for the Republican nomination for governor of New Mexico next year. Gregg Hull, who is in the middle of his third term as mayor of New Mexico’s second most populous city, has been toying with the idea of running for months. Hull announced he will speak…
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