RR gets Purple Heart City signs

Rio Rancho’s Purple Heart City status is now visible to all. In July, the city governing body passed a resolution giving Rio Rancho the status to show support for veterans who have earned a Purple Heart for being wounded in action. Nine signs have been installed at...

Funday turnout breaks records

A record-breaking crowd turned out for the 10th annual Mayor’s Sunday is Funday. Organizer Dave Heil of the Kiwanis Club of Rio Rancho said 6,000 people or more, based on admission payments and vendor counts, came to Haynes Park for the event Sunday afternoon. That’s...

Enchanted Hills stores open

Rio Rancho’s latest retail infusion is underway. Kirkland’s will open a store this week at the city’s northern edge, but it won’t be the newest kid on the block for long. A series of other debuts will follow in short order, including Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J. Maxx...