Rio Rancho Observer

12/10/2025

The finalists for Rio Rancho's next — and only second — superintendent have been announced

RIO RANCHO — The athletics director of Rio Rancho Public Schools and two administrators from Maryland and Washington are the three finalists for RRPS superintendent.

12/09/2025

RR Swim and Dive travels to Hobbs, takes home Bob Reid Invite title

HOBBS — A long drive ended up being a rewarding one for the Rio Rancho High swim and dive team.

12/09/2025

HOBBS — A long drive ended up being a rewarding one for the Rio Rancho High swim and dive team.

12/07/2025

Winterfest tree lighting

12/03/2025

Have questions or concerns about Project Ranger? Several meetings are scheduled for next week with Castelion officials to address them

RIO RANCHO — More community meetings about Castelion Corporation's Project Ranger are scheduled for next week, according to a social media post from the city of Rio Rancho.

12/02/2025

Following their championship win, Storm Football says farewell to a dominant 2026 class.

RIO RANCHO — “Senior year, I didn’t want to miss out,” Cleveland Storm running back Samuel Bustillos said about coming back from injury this season.

12/01/2025

Hurdling Adversity: James takes young track career to Boise State

RIO RANCHO — Cleveland’s Morgan James is about to start a new chapter. The Storm senior has announced her commitment to Boise State University to continue her track career in

11/28/2025

A local resident walks through the damage the recent water main break did to his house in what he calls a total loss

RIO RANCHO — As Rio Rancho resident Phillip Sedillo prepared to step into the shower of his home early one morning, he couldn't tell if the unusual sounds outside were

11/28/2025

One Rio Rancho High School graduate had a memorable Thanksgiving this year

NEW YORK — When Rio Rancho High School alumna Victoria Phillips flew on an airplane for the first time last week, she thought to herself: "There is no turning back."

11/27/2025

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s championship game:

RIO RANCHO - “I'm excited to get our ‘get-back’.”

11/25/2025

New court, new champion: RR's Searle takes home pickleball world title

ST. GEORGE, Utah — If you ask someone about the game of pickleball, they may mention how it's a good workout, a nice way to get outdoors or that it's