Two Security Incidents Rock Rio Rancho Schools | Santa Fe News

Two unsettling incidents rocked Rio Rancho schools just three days into the new year: a gunman allegedly threatened someone at Shining Stars Preschool before fleeing in a green and black Ford F-150, while Rio Rancho High School briefly locked down after a verbal threat from an adult. No weapon was found at the high school, and police cleared it as no crime occurred. Both campuses kept classes running normally, with principals reassuring parents. Superintendent Dr. Robert Dodd called both events active investigations, praised the district’s swift collaboration with police, and commended the high school’s safety response — while police plan to increase visibility to restore calm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e6b7402c100f8fe