Nampa Mourns the Loss of Mayor Rick Hogaboam After Medical Emergency

Nampa Mourns the Loss of Mayor Rick Hogaboam After Medical Emergency

The City of Nampa is mourning the loss of Mayor Rick Hogaboam, who died Wednesday night after what the city described as a medical emergency.

The City of Nampa shared a post on social media that said it was reporting the news with 'the deepest sadness' and asked the community to keep Hogaboam’s family and loved ones in their prayers. The city also asked for grace as staff and the community process the loss of not only their mayor, but also their friend.

The news comes just a short time after Hogaboam officially began serving as Nampa’s mayor. According to the City of Nampa, he was sworn into office on January 5, 2026, after being elected as Nampa’s 31st mayor in November 2025.

Rick Hogaboam Had Deep Ties to Public Service

In addition to being recently sworn in as the mayor of Namps, Hogaboam was already well known in local government.

Before becoming mayor, he served as Canyon County Clerk, was a former Nampa councilman, and also worked as chief of staff to former Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling. His background in both city and county government made him a familiar name in the community.

Nampa Is Mourning a Civic and Personal Loss

Hogaboam had spent years serving the community in different roles, and his death leaves the city grieving both a mayor and a longtime public servant.

For now, the city is asking the community to keep his family, friends, and colleagues in their thoughts during an incredibly difficult time.