Kevin Opsahl

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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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.