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Claiming Exemptions Means Lower Taxes
Nobody likes having to pay property taxes, but many homeowners are unaware that a trip to the County Assessor's office could save them money.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

SunCal, Water Authority in Dispute
SunCal Cos. is disputing a city-county Water Utility Authority policy that is designed to prevent “leap-frog” development.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Drug Program Requests Funds
The Second Chance Center, a private treatment program for chronic drug offenders located in the old West Side jail building, is asking the state for, well, a second chance.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Students Take Part in 'Big Event'
More than 125 Rio Rancho High School students will meet Saturday morning to hammer, rake, saw, paint and do whatever else needs to be done for 28 residents around the city.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Fifth-Graders Record TV Spot
A group of fifth-graders at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School have done such a good job of explaining the savings their school will earn from low-flow water fixtures they're about to become TV stars, sort of.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Youth Council Online Voting Ends Today
Rio Rancho's ninth- through 12th-grade students have until 3 p.m. today to vote for candidates for the first Youth City Council.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Claim Exemptions, Cut Property Tax
Nobody likes having to pay property taxes, but many homeowners are unaware that a trip to the County Assessor's office could save them money.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Looking Beyond City Hall
After being voted into office, Mayor Tom Swisstack put together a transition team to engage the movers and shakers of the city in the process of bringing to light the most important issues facing the new mayor. Rather than relying on his past experience as a former Rio Rancho mayor, he was interested in gathering current information with current issues facing our city in the year 2008.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Parade To Celebrate the Horse Life
People say not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but they don't say anything about riding a gift horse or being pulled in a carriage by one.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

Eat, Drink, Shop at Event
The Elegant Autumn Evening event offers opportunities to eat, drink and be merry. But it's also a chance to shop, socialize and start preparing for the holiday season.   (Thursday, November 20, 2008)

City Manager Calls for Budget Cuts  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Church Opens Multi-Million Dollar Kids Entertainment Center  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Two Claim 'Reckless' Seizure  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Contractor OK'd To Fix Levee  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Multifaceted Minister Thankful for Life's Challenges  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Baby's Death Appears Accidental  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

Multifaceted Minister Thankful for Challenges  (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

City Hall Subway Still Weeks Away  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

APS Wants Ruling on Bigger Board  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Man Says Deputy Beat Him  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Buick's Bad Luck Continues  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Man Arrested Over $10 Debt  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

2nd Liquor License in Area Eyed   (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Take 'Journey' Into Hypnotism  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Improved Test Scores Earns Cibola $153K  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

City Hall Subway Still Weeks Away  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Dreams of Space Inspired Teacher  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Cibola Rewarded for Improved Test Scores With $153,000 State Grant  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Help Unhappy Freshman Tough It Out  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Literary Circles Have Appeal  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

National Honor Society Inducts Menaul Students   (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

Cancer Survivors Can Apply for Scholarships  (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)

What's Behind Property Taxes?  (Sunday, November 16, 2008)

Bernalillo Seeking Money for Projects  (Sunday, November 16, 2008)

Teacher Takes Up Cause for N.M.  (Sunday, November 16, 2008)

Man Charged With Assault  (Sunday, November 16, 2008)

Results of 3 Close Races Confirmed  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Four Charged in Brawl  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

2 Indicted After Wireless Store Robbery  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Like Mom Always Said, There's a Lot To Smile About  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

SunCal Pulls Plans for Marketplace Project  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Church Spreads Some Music, Culture  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Two Sought in N. Valley Shootings  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

SunCal Pulls Marketplace  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Students Create Art After Exploring Neighborhood  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Plan Excludes Area From Revitalization  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Gov.: Celebrate Recycling Today  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Church Spreads Some Music, Culture  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Water Just Once a Week  (Saturday, November 15, 2008)

Election Outcomes Expected Today  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Air Quality Panel Eyes 'Environmental Justice'  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

DWI Ruling Appealed  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Man, 55, Charged in Teen's Rape  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Family Loses Again  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Hospital Stays on Schedule  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Hospital Stays on Schedule  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Cielo Azul Celebrates Opening  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Rams Favored Against Highland  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Cranes, 'Love' Play Out in Bosque This Weekend  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Cranes, 'Love' Play Out in Bosque This Weekend  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Family Loses Heirlooms Soon After Dad's Death  (Friday, November 14, 2008)

Parks Chief Leaving Duke City for RR  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Gang Solutions Explored  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

We're in Top Spot To Raise Children  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Program Warns on Shoplifting  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Walk on Over  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Old Town Boys and Girls Club To Close  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Pair Arrested in Stolen Minivan  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

County May Ban Pet Store Dog, Cat Sales  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Event Warns Against Shoplifting  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Find Out What To Ride Down the Slopes  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Band Had Trouble With a Name, But Its Sound Came Naturally  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Ex-Waitress Out on Bail  (Thursday, November 13, 2008)

Woman Headed Storehouse West  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

SunCal: Water Would Go To Industry  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Regents OK UNM Plans for Campus   (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Group Gives Freshmen and Parents A Leg Up  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

About 150 Attend Ceremony in Rio Rancho for Veterans Day  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Veterans Remembering Veterans  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Suspect in Court Today  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Forum Discusses Gang Problem  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Fast Food Manager Indicted in Embezzling Scheme  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

UNM Moves Forward in RR  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Cibola Group Gives Freshmen, Parents a Leg Up  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Nonprofit Director's Death 'Leaves a Hole'  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

MRGCD Schedules Meetings  (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)

Tower To Go by the End of Month  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Police: Man Made IDs To Buy Guns  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Man Says He Robbed Local Bank  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

North Fourth Plans Under Discussion  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Food Drive Is Group's First  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Elementary School Boundaries Approved  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

High School Principal Inspired Montaño To Teach  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Drugs, Booze, Burglary Tools  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Studio Offering TV Course  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

Menaul Holds Second Trivia Bee Fundraiser  (Tuesday, November 11, 2008)

New Downtown, Population Growth Among Top Stories  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

Thanks To You We're Still Going Strong  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

Almost a Two High School Town  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

West Side Groups Hope To Cash in on Aquifer Find  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

Five Years Filled With Stories  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

Corrales Has Made Big Strides  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

27-Year-Old Accused of Firing Gun at Man, Taking Off  (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

City's Violent-Crime Rate Low   (Sunday, November 09, 2008)

500 Ballots Remain To Be Counted  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Reps Eager To Start Redistricting  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Holiday Marks Veterans' Sacrifices  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Owners Group Suing Daskalos  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Karate Teacher Wins Gold  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Filmmaking Gives Teens Voice  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Find Salvation in the Red and Green  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Former South Valley bar becomes Southern Baptist congregation  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Acequias Group Hires Lawyer in Push for Withheld Funds  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

From the West  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Southwest Church 'Not Serving Beer Anymore'  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Author Talks Monsters, N.M.  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Fall Foliage Doesn't Have To Be Yellow  (Saturday, November 08, 2008)

Economy Holding Up Studios' Plans  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

SunCal Claims Water on Its Land  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Crash on I-25 Kills 3 People  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Crash Kills 3, Closes I-25  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Coalition Supports Hillerman School  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

School Board Considers Date for Election  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Temper Tantrum Causes Teacher To Call Police  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Folk Duo Charmed Gravitates to Its Own Genre,   (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Mom Convicted of Scalding Daughter  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

'Gimp' Seeks To Shatter Stereotypes, Conceptions  (Friday, November 07, 2008)

Aquifer Find Spreads Hope Elsewhere  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

3 Races Still Up in the Air  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Community's Water Tainted  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Bilingual Teacher Wins Honors  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

the uniting wall  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

May I Offer You an Ice-Cold Tonic, Soda, Coke or Sodie Pop?  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Lionsgate-RR Deal for Studio Apparently Dead  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

DWI Suspect Has 3 Arrests, 3 Convictions  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Studio Offers TV Course  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Library Showing 'Sleeping Beauty'  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Lionsgate-Rio Rancho Deal for Movie Studio Apparently Dead   (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Three Young Men Identified As Rappers Accused of Vandalism  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

Dems Rock School Vote  (Thursday, November 06, 2008)

New County Faces  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

De La Cruz Wins Seat  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Thomas Beats Papponi; Komadina Lags Sapien  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

APS Board Increase Headed for Passage  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Sandoval Approves Hikes Across Board  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Dems Ride Wave of Victory to Statehouse   (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Rocky Campaign Ends in Win for Block  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Smooth in Sandoval  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

Balloting Goes Smoothly  (Wednesday, November 05, 2008)

County Ready for Heavy Turnout  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

'About Living Life to the Fullest'  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Cleveland Registration Beginning  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Coalition To Take on Gang Problem  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

One Last Show  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Valley Participating in YouTube Vote Videos  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Man Arrested After Vehicle Ruled Stolen  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

AG Rules Against Acequias Group  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Sinking their teeth in  (Tuesday, November 04, 2008)

Luján Leads in New Poll   (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

City Reports 350 People Turn Out With Used Goods  (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

CNM Plans Groundbreaking  (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

Hall of Fame Nomination  (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

Plan for Youth Governing Board Deserves Applause  (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

'Best Friend' Indicted in Theft  (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

New Lowe's Helps Offset Losses in Retail Space   (Sunday, November 02, 2008)

Clerk: County's Had Steady Stream of Voters  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Principal Has Last Day at School  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Truck Ignites Following Police Chase  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Lobos Just Need Everyone's Support  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Woman Charged in Theft  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Cibola Honors Beating Victim  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Minnow Sanctuary Opens  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Daughter Sued in Parents' Deaths  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Beating Victim Honored  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

New Minnow Sanctuary Celebrates Its Completion  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Bank Opens Branch on 4th St.  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

New Rhubarb Might Need a Little Insulation  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Pius Students Celebrate Day of the Dead  (Saturday, November 01, 2008)

Area Wants More Representation  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Deal Settles Chamisa Hills Legal Fight  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Name Proposed for New School  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

State's GOP Files Second Complaint  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

New-City Backers Tackle Tax Bite  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

County Commission Seat Is Up for Grabs  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

State's GOP Files Second Complaint  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Counterfeit Money Reports Rise  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Dogs To Have Their Day   (Friday, October 31, 2008)

S. Valley Parade Celebrates Dead on Sunday  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Deal Settles Chamisa Hills Fight  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Sandoval County Commission District 5  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Bookworks Co-Hosts 'Paperback Dreams'  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Fright Night at Haunted House  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Woman Hurt in Crash  (Friday, October 31, 2008)

Flood Authority Asking for $18M  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Sex Case Nets Man 9 Years  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

APD Veteran in Chase  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Kids Reach Out To Hurricane Victims  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Tonight, Whatever You Call It, Keep an Eye Out for Those Pranksters  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Student Gets Laptop Loan  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Matriarch's Secret: 'Work'  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Bernalillo Man Charged in Burglary  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Guns 'N Hoses Event Moved to Park  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Tonight, Whatever You Call It, Keep an Eye Out for Those Pranksters  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Shelter Gaining Support  (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

Independent Eyes   (Thursday, October 30, 2008)

'Big Event' a Big Thank You to City  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

BIA and District at Odds Over Bills  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

County Office Complex OK'd  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Rock the Mock Vote  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Eatery Handed Phony Money  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

MRGCD Picks Firm To Run June Election   (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Police Arrest an Unwanted Visitor  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Rival: Candidate Lied About Record  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Challenger: Rival Lied About Record  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

New Sandoval County Office Complex OK'd  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

MRGCD OKs Election Firm   (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Police Issue Warning to Businesses After Eatery Handed Phony Money  (Wednesday, October 29, 2008)

Case Against Gravel Pit Dropped  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Haunted Trail Line Frightfully Long  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Deal Helps City Recycle Glass  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Election Set for Youth Council  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Freebies Part of Recycling Plan  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Corrales skate park grand opening  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Support Pours in for House Candidate  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Red Ribbon Week Fights Drugs, Gangs  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

5 Schools To Hold Mock Elections  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Nurse Enjoys Helping Kids  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Man Accused of Battery  (Tuesday, October 28, 2008)

Hospitals Push for Levy Approval  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Creative Lessons on Energy Enlighten Fourth-Graders  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Refrigerator Heist Brings Charges  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Local remembers the 13 years he spent working on TV's most celebrated kids' show  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Bus Group Says Pork & Brew a Don't-Miss  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Lottery Ghouls Spooked When Lights Go Out  (Sunday, October 26, 2008)

Suspect in Killings Free To Travel  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Candidate Downplays Partisanship  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Volunteer Sleeps Outside and Gathers Food for the Needy  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Author Tries To Demystify Bats  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

United Methodist Offers Another Perk  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Amaryllis Will Bounce Back With Rest  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Open House at Raffle Site  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Public Regulation Commission District 3  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Cops Wait Tables To Help Special Olympics  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Incest Suspect Takes Plea  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Lifelong Dem Backs GOP Hopeful  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Cold Weather Blues Set in Early This Year  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Motorcycle Rally Helps Toys for Tots  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

United Methodist Sells Fair Trade Coffee and Tea To Help Small Farmers  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Author Demystifies Bats  (Saturday, October 25, 2008)

Rail Station Development Pitched  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Papponi Contests Fliers' Accuracy  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

New Mexico Lottery introduces scratchers for Halloween  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Child Predator Gets 36 Years  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Poker Tournament at Casino Benefits Nonprofit  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Casino Poker Tournament Benefits Nonprofit  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Woman Faces Abuse Charge  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Council Advances Unit 17-Area SAD  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Rival's Ads Draw Ire  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Pit Bull Glamming It Up in Lipstick  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Intel Hosts 44-Hour Video Game Extravaganza  (Friday, October 24, 2008)

Early Voters Are Willing To Wait  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Building Permit Applications Down  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

2 New Schools To Be Feted  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Ernie Pyle students past and present grieve over loss of beloved counselor  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

JUNIOR ROCKET SCIENTISTS  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Your Costume Says More Than You'll Ever  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

From the West  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Pair Held in Robbery, Battery  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Police Say Man Used Forged Check To Purchase Used Car  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Workshops at Esther Bone Range From Serious to Fun  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

This Year Halloween Is Really Going to the Dogs  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)

Your Choice of Costume Speaks Volumes  (Thursday, October 23, 2008)