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City of Rio Rancho
3200 Civic Center Circle NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Ph: (505) 891-5000
TTY:(505) 891-1365
8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri

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August 30, 2010

City of Rio Rancho Labor Day Closures

In observance of Labor Day, city of Rio Rancho offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010.

For additional information about other holiday closures taking place in 2010, please click the link below.

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August 30, 2010

Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Seeking Input Regarding Recycling Center

Residents are encouraged to take an online survey (click link below) which seeks input regarding the establishment of a community recycling center.


The survey is available now and will be accessible through Oct. 15, 201...

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September 1, 2010

Rio Rancho Police to Conduct Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Police headquarters, 500
Quantum Road, the Rio Rancho Police Department - in conjunction with the federal Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) - will participa...

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August 26, 2010

Contract for Red-Light Cameras/Speed Monitoring Units Approved

At their August 25, 2010, meeting, the Rio Rancho Governing Body approved a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems.


With the approval of this contract, the city will move forward with the installation of fixed red light-...

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August 26, 2010

Input Sought Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

The city of Rio Rancho is updating its Vision 2020-Integrated Comprehensive Plan and seeking input at three public meetings.

Meeting dates, times and locations are:

•Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at...

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August 19, 2010

Public Meeting: King Boulevard/Wilpett Road Intersection Improvements

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at Rio Rancho City Hall, the city’s Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss intersection improvement options at King Boulevard and Wilpett Road.

The meeting will be...

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August 31, 2010

A Variety of Programs Offered at City Libraries during September

During the month of September, a variety of unique programs will be offered at both of the city of Rio Rancho’s public libraries.


The Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, will offer special programs ...

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August 19, 2010

Governor Bill Richardson Announces $1 Million for Rio Rancho Fire Station

Governor Bill Richardson has announced a $1 million stimulus award to the city of Rio Rancho to build a new fire station.


The discretionary award from the Government Services Fund will allow the city of Rio Rancho to me...

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August 27, 2010

21st Avenue Reconstruction Week of August 30, 2010

Construction activities during the week of August 30, 2010, as part of the project to reconstruct 21st Avenue between Golf Course Road and Grande Boulevard will include:

The following sections of 21st Avenue are sched...

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July 29, 2010

Presbyterian Rio Rancho Medical Center Community Video

Presbyterian has created a fun music video, featuring community members, related to Presbyterian's Rio Rancho Medical Center which is scheduled to open in October 2011.


To view the video, click the link below. The l...

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August 27, 2010

Broadmoor Boulevard Reconstruction Week of August 30, 2010

The construction activities scheduled to take place during the week of August 30, 2010, will include:

1) Broadmoor Boulevard between Nicklaus Drive and High Resort Boulevard: Traffic is restricted to one-way, northbound tr...

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September 1, 2010

Enchanted Hills Bridge Concrete Pour

Related to the extension of Paseo del Volcan from Iris Road to U.S. 550, for several hours starting at 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2010, and September 10, 2010, concrete will be placed on the bridges on Enchanted Hills Boulevard.<...

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August 27, 2010

Apache Loop Reconstruction and Waterline Replacement Project Week of August 30, 2010

Apache Loop Reconstruction and Waterline Replacement Project Week of August 30, 2010:


Continuing to Friday, September 3, 2010, contractor crews will be working on the following streets milling and replacing waterlines: ...

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August 3, 2010

Social Security Administration Field Office Now Open in Rio Rancho

A new Social Security Administration Field Office has opened in Rio Rancho at 4433 Jager Drive (near the intersection of U.S. 550 and N.M. 528/Pat D'Arco Highway).


Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 ...

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August 16, 2010

New Episode of Mayor Swisstack's Talk Show Now Airing

The latest episode of Mayor Tom Swisstack's talk show has begun airing on the city's public, education and government cable channels.

In this installment, Mayor Swisstack interviews Gunnar Fox, general manager for th...

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July 12, 2010

Rio Rancho Named as the 51st Best Place to Live in America

Today Money magazine ranked Rio Rancho 51st in its list of the “100 Best Places to Live.”


“Every resident should take great pride in knowing that they call home one of the best places to live in our country,” said Rio R...

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July 29, 2010

Premiere Cinemas Coming to Rio Rancho

Premiere Cinemas is building an all-digital 14-screen movie theater facility near the southwest corner of Southern and Unser boulevards. The target opening date is May 2011. Additional info...
July 22, 2010

New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference in Rio Rancho

Register now and learn more about this conference taking place September 22-24, 2010 Additional info...
July 6, 2010

Rio Rancho Traffic Alert: N.M. 528/Pat D’Arco Highway

From July 12 through Sept. 17, 2010, contractor crews will be installing new roadway street lighting along N.M. 528/Pat D’Arco Highway from Sabana Grande Avenue to Northern Boulevard, and from Idalia Road to U.S. 550.


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March 25, 2010

Time of Day Outdoor Watering Restrictions Begin April 1

Beginning April 1, 2010, and lasting through September 30, 2010, city of Rio Rancho outdoor watering restrictions will be in effect.

To prevent water waste, sprinkler and irrigation use during the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....

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January 28, 2010

Rio Rancho Named Fastest-Growing City in New Mexico

"Businessweek" magazine has named Rio Rancho as the fastest-growing city in New Mexico for 2010.


“Rio Rancho’s population has risen 53.8 percent since 2000 because employment opportunities have increased, a mix ...

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November 19, 2009

Rio Rancho Utilizing PNM Peak Saver Program to Reduce Energy Use

The city of Rio Rancho has enrolled in the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) Peak Saver program to reduce energy use during high demand periods.


As part of this program, five well sites maintained by the ci...

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October 23, 2009

2010 Census

Learn more about the 2010 Census [Additional info...]
September 17, 2009

Roundabout Information

Learn more about why roundabouts are used and how to navigate them. [Additional info...]
August 7, 2008

Presbyterian Rio Rancho Medical Center

Work is taking place on the Presbyterian Rio Rancho Medical Center. Learn more about this project by visiting Presbyterian's Web site. [Additional info...]
April 9, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Learn more about how to apply for federal stimulus funds and how this money will be spent.

www.recovery.gov

www.recovery.state.nm.us

May 17, 2009

SAD 7A

Click on the link for more information regarding Special Assessment District 7A [Additional info...]
April 25, 2008

SAD 8

For information about Special Assessment District (SAD) 8 [Additional info...]

Library News

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August 30, 2010

Rio Rancho Public Library Closed September 6, 2010

The Rio Rancho Public Library will be closed September 6 in observance of Labor Day.

August 23, 2010

Exhibition of the works of Artist Lahn Jung Jules, Sep 2-29

An exhibition of unique modern/experimental mixed media paintings. The materials she uses are acrylic paint and natural materials like sand, leaves, tree barks, and branches.