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Recent violence involving teens leaves Rio Rancho on edge

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November 3, 2024

Recent violence involving teens leaves Rio Rancho on edge

After a shooting claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy in Rio Rancho, families are more concerned than ever for their safety.

The football game between Cleveland and Rio Rancho high schools on Friday night was already scheduled to have a greater police presence.

The stadium went on lockdown at the end of the game, as Rio Rancho Police confirmed it was because officers were looking into more possible threats. That was on the heels of two other big scares — and one tragic loss.

“I sort of, I blame it a lot on the parents,” said a Rio Rancho woman who asked not to be named.

This woman takes her grandkids to the park instead of letting them play in the front yard.
She said it doesn’t feel safe anymore.

After a string of threats and violence in Rio Rancho, she said change has to start at home.

“You know, the cops could (only) do so much,” she said. “You know, courts could do so much. But at the end of the day, it comes from the home within. What’s going on at home.”

Earlier this week, police found 15-year-old Adrian Maestas shot near the intersection of Inca and 2nd Street in southeast Rio Rancho.

His family said he was on life support but died days later.

“You know the family, you know that they have to go through this 15 year old’s (death),” she said. “God, he still had a life to live.”

Our KOB 4 cameras captured this SWAT situation at a house near that scene Friday, but police have not confirmed if it’s connected. Officers haven’t made arrests, keeping the community on edge.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Rio Rancho resident Wes Edlang. “I can’t really believe that’s even going on around here, and I haven’t heard about it, but until you just told me, it’s really shocking to hear.”

The shooting happened a week after a Rio Rancho house party was broken up by gunfire. Police are still looking for whoever fired the shots that night.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Raul Torrez announced a proposal for stiffer penalties for making school shooting threats.

“Unfortunately, in the state of New Mexico, we currently treat threats against our schools as misdemeanors, and I don’t think that is in alignment with where we are as a community,” he said.

He wants to make this crime a felony. And local leaders agreed.

“It causes chaos in the community,” said Rio Rancho Police Chief Stewart Steele. “It causes chaos within the schools, and, quite frankly, chaos for our educators.”

That type of chaos was on full display Friday night.

In a statement, a Rio Rancho school district spokesperson said a football player got Snapchat messages, including a picture of a gun and the Cleveland High School field. But there was no direct threat.

Police held players until the parking lot was clear and released athletes 10 at a time.

Just one more potential instance of violence that this community has to process. Police are still asking for any information on all three of these incidents. If you know anything call Rio Rancho Police.

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The Roundhouse Report: Bernie Sanders praises New Mexico

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Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings in effect for parts of New Mexico

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December 29, 2025

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Blizzard warnings and winter storm warnings in effect for parts of New Mexico

Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.

There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.

How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.

Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.

Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.

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New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Dec. 27, 2025

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December 28, 2025

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The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 27, 2025, results for each game:

Powerball

05-20-34-39-62, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 2

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Pick 3

Day: 4-1-4

Evening: 3-8-4

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08-10-20-47-50, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05

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Evening: 6-9-5-0

Day: 4-9-4-3

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Roadrunner Cash

03-21-24-33-37

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Powerball Double Play

13-22-33-61-62, Powerball: 20

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