Rio Rancho, NM

The City of Rio Rancho is the third largest city in the State of New Mexico and one of the fastest growing cities in the region.

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Want to serve your community? Applications are open for the District 2 City Council seat!

Applicants must:

✅ Live in District 2
✅ Be 18+
✅ Be a registered voter
✅ Have no felony convictions

Deadline: Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.
🔗 Apply & learn more: https://t.co/7BnjmE8AoF

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Did you know? The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has its own Facebook and Instagram pages! Follow them to stay informed.

Facebook: RioRanchoParksandRec
Instagram: @rioranchoprcs

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Stay informed and get involved! The Rio Rancho Governing Body will meet this week:

🗓️ Thursday, August 13
🕓 6 p.m.
🏛️ Rio Rancho City Hall, Council Chambers
📍3200 Civic Center Circle NE

To view the agenda and meeting details, visit https://t.co/LtCSj72xvq

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Traffic Alert: Southern Blvd & Nicklaus Dr

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NM 528 Lane Reductions Update:

Lane reductions on NM 528 leading up to the intersection of Grande Vista Road/Kim Road will remain in place until Monday, July 27 to allow for the completion of pavement and median restoration work.

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Lane reductions on NM 528 leading up to the intersection of Grande Vista Road/Kim Road will remain in place until the afternoon of Friday, July 24 or the morning of Saturday, July 25, to allow for the completion of pavement and median restoration work.

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Free Water Distribution

Those impacted by the water main break occurring near the intersection of Grande Vista Road/Kim Road can pick up free bottles of water and water buckets on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire/Rescue Station #7, 641 Rockaway Boulevard.

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NM 528 Northbound Lanes Closure & Water Main Break

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Join us on Saturday, July 4th for the Declaration of Independence Exhibition at the Loma Colorado Library and the Fourth of July Celebration at Campus Park.

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WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE:

The water main break repair work on El Higo Court has been completed.

System recharge will be completed soon.

Water services and pressures are estimated to be returned to normal after 10 a.m.

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City offices and facilities, with the exception of outdoor public pools, will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

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Parking Lot Improvements:

Beginning June 1 and lasting for 150 days, work to improve/repair the parking lot at the Esther Bone Library/Veterans Memorial-Monument Park will take place. While work occurs, limited parking will be available.

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Traffic Advisory - City Center Area:

Expect heavy traffic and delays around the Rio Rancho Events Center and City Hall due to high school graduations.
-Wednesday, May 27 @ 10 a.m. –Cleveland High School
-Thursday, May 28 @ 10 a.m. –Rio Rancho High School

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City offices and facilities, with the exception of outdoor public pools, will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

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The Summer 2026 Community Newsletter is now available. You can view the digital version on our website at https://t.co/09bDjBTDTn.

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UPDATE: All southbound lanes on N.M. 528 between High Resort Blvd. and Sabana Grande Ave. are back open.

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Due to a traffic accident, southbound lanes on N.M. 528 between High Resort Blvd. and Sabana Grande Ave. are currently closed.