RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A minor professional hockey team is coming to Rio Rancho, the ECHL announced Friday. The New Mexico Professional Hockey Club will begin play in the 2026-27 season at ...

Mayor of Rio Rancho Gregg Hull speaks during the ECHL's New Mexico Hockey Club presser at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Tuesday May 6, 2025.

May 6—There wasn't a ceremonial puck drop Tuesday at Rio Rancho Events Center. Matter of fact, there won't be until October 2026, when pro hockey makes its formal return to New Mexico. There was ...