Good morning, Rio Rancho.

Starting Friday, New Mexico Gas Company will offer digital payment options—such as online wallets, card payments, and an automated phone system—to help customers pay their gas bills, while lowering residential fees from $1.95 to $1.75.

Online and phone payments will be offline from 6 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday as the system updates.

The Rio Rancho public school board approved an updated substance abuse policy last night—school staff must now immediately report any student use of alcohol, illegal drugs or mood-altering substances, and the policy protects employees who report in good faith.

This change aligns with state law and lists the specific substances to be reported.

New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez condemned Monday’s Supreme Court ruling that allows ICE to use appearance—language and location as factors when stopping people, saying the decision ignores constitutional rights and could lead to more racial profiling in states with many Hispanic residents.

Dr. Ash from KOAT said high blood pressure shows no symptoms yet can cause heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and dementia, so doctors now advise patients to start with healthy changes like eating more fruits and vegetables and reducing salt—following the DASH diet—before using medicine if needed.

Spooktacular Spackle! Ghost and Pumpkin Craft Party!

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Co. — Your first drink included — Unleash your creativity with spooky crafts and enjoy a fun night out.

Suika Sprint Showdown

6:30-10 p.m. — Suika Circuit — General Admission — Experience the electrifying season finale of the Momentum Sprint Car Tour at the newly revitalized circuit.

Corrales Harvest Festival

10 AM – 2 PM — Corrales Soccer Club — Fundraiser event — Enjoy farm tours and quirky animal races at this beloved community festival.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rio Rancho Events Center — Ticketed event — Dive into the captivating worlds of Frozen and Encanto through dazzling ice performances.

Family Fun featuring Elsa and Mirabel

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Rio Rancho Events Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Disney's Frozen and Encanto come to life on ice with dazzling performances.