Kevin Opsahl

Albuquerque

General Assignment Reporter at Rio Rancho Observer

Education reporter @abqjournal; former staff writer @roguevaltimes @mailtribune @gallupsun, @newsnorthshore, @vmibeachcomber, @hjnews, @kirklandreport.

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Articles

Rio Rancho council considers proposed budget with potential for adjustments

1 week ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Governing Body considered Friday a massive budget proposal that includes investments in new projects, programs and jobs that city officials warned may need to be adjusted later this year due to economic uncertainties.
Heinrich roundtable with Rio Rancho educators centers on DOE cuts

4 weeks ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich spoke with local educators at RioTECH High School April 16 to gauge their thoughts on education as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to roll back initiatives Rio Rancho Public School students rely on. Heinrich, who this year entered his third term as the state's senior U.S. senator, visited the school — anticipating a grand opening next week — as part of his swing through the Albuquerque area.
Hull teases announcement on potential campaign for governor

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull made it all but official Tuesday that he is running for governor of New Mexico. Hull issued a news release via his campaign stating he has raised over $200,000 in his bid for the state's highest elected office and will speak publicly on June 2 about "our vision for The Land of Enchantment." Hull urged people to "stay tuned" about further details regarding the public announcement.
Hull teases announcement on campaign for governor

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull made it all but official Tuesday that he is running for governor of New Mexico. Hull issued a news release via his campaign stating he has raised over $200,000 in his bid for the state’s highest elected office and will speak publicly on June 2 about “our vision for The Land of Enchantment.” Hull urged people to “stay tuned” about further details regarding the public announcement.
Rio Rancho, Bernalillo schools differ on cellphone policies

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho and Bernalillo public school officials are applauding a new law requiring school districts and charter schools to adopt policies discouraging students from using cellphones and other electronic devices in class. But neither school district is in alignment with the other when it comes to the provisions of Senate Bill 11, signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last Thursday.
Bernalillo Public Schools board approves calendar for next school year

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

BERNALILLO — The Bernalillo Public Schools Board of Education has approved the instructional calendar for the 2025-26 school year. The five-member board unanimously voted to implement the calendar after reviewing three options proposed by staff during a work session last Thursday at the district office. During the meeting, BPS Superintendent Matt Montaño said he favored "Option B," which the board approved, because it builds in time for teacher training.
Rio Rancho JV baseball player tells police that urinating in water jug was a joke, not revenge

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball player facing 15 counts of battery for allegedly urinating in an opposing team's water jug during a home game last month told investigators he did it “to be funny” and had “no intention” to seek revenge from any previous incidents or games, according to a police report.
Rio Rancho JV baseball player, accused of urinating in opponents' water cooler, charged with battery

1 month ago | abqjournal.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — A member of the Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball team who allegedly urinated into the water cooler of the La Cueva High School baseball team is facing 15 counts of battery, the Rio Rancho Police Department announced Friday. The 16-year-old, who was not named in a news release issued by the police department, is facing the charges in connection to an RRHS home game against La Cueva High School March 25.
Rio Rancho lawmakers recap legislative session during roundtable

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — Recent legislative hits and misses, building industry in Sandoval County, and even a jab at local vandalism to Tesla vehicles were discussed Thursday during a roundtable discussion hosted by the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks-New Mexico Chapter. NIAOP-NM lobbyist Marla Shoats moderated the roundtable between Rio Rancho Republican Sen. Jay Block, Democratic Rep. Kathleen Cates, and Republican Rep. Joshua Hernandez at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center.
RRHS JV baseball team suspended

1 month ago | rrobserver.com | Kevin Opsahl

RIO RANCHO — The entire Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball team has been suspended from the program pending investigations into a player who allegedly urinated into a water jug, which several La Cueva High School baseball players may have drank from during a game last week.