Rio Rancho Local News – Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Daily Rio Rancho

Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Good morning, Rio Rancho. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Rio Rancho Public Schools named Dr. Robert Dodd as its superintendent following a special board meeting that narrowed the field to three finalists. Dodd, who comes from Montgomery Public Schools in Maryland + served as director of school leadership, will replace Dr. Sue Cleveland when she retires in the spring. KOAT

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Effective Jan. 1, tens of thousands of New Mexico SNAP recipients must work, volunteer or train for 80 hours each month when applying for or renewing food benefits. The state Health Care Authority said staff will help families understand the new federal work requirements. KOAT

RIO RANCHO EVENTS

EVENTS

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RIO RANCHO REAL ESTATE

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RIO RANCHO JOB BOARD

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RIO RANCHO ANNOUNCEMENTS

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