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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds have raised concerns of power outages across New Mexico — PNM has crews ready to secure power lines in wildfire safety mode. Residents in Rio Rancho are advised to tie down yard items and prepare emergency kits in case power is lost. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA extended its recall on store brand peanut butter made by Ventura Foods (sold in 40 states including New Mexico) after blue plastic was found in a production filter; the chemicals can make you ill though they are not life-threatening. KOAT
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Networking Visitors Day: Rio Rancho Pearl Chapter
4-5:30 p.m. — M'tucci's Moderno — Free entry — Connect with local businesses and experience networking with a cause.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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