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Thursday, April 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Roadrunner Foodbank said cuts to federal funding removed 24 truck loads of food that would have provided about 4 to 5 million meals for local families—VP Katy Anderson noted $1 million in funds were lost in March when federal food programs were cut. Donations now cover only 25% of the food distributed, compared to 75% in 2014, as the food bank faces a tight budget and rising costs.  KOAT

CRIME NEWS

  • APD reported a rise in copper thefts near cellphone towers and air conditioning units and urged locals to call 242—COPS if they saw suspicious activity at a shopping center near Highway 528 and 550 where Turquoise Desert Taproom was hit twice since January, forcing a closure with losses of about $30,000 and $6,000—officials said thieves resold the stolen copper to metal recycling yards.  KOAT

EVENTS

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  • Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

    7-8 p.m. — The Clyde Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight in a stunning setting.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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