40th Anniversary

Rio Rancho has been a city for 40 years and, in 2021, we will honor and celebrate our past, present, and future with a variety of activities and events. Please celebrate with us by participating! 

Check back regularly for updated events. 

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Activities and Events

Project Scrapbook

From February 22 through May 29, 2021, citizens can create a scrapbook page detailing their life in the City of Rio Rancho. From its incorporation in 1981 to today, the City has a rich history, and we want to see it! Collect a scrapbook starter kit from Loma Colorado Main Library (755 Loma Colorado Blvd), Esther Bone Memorial Library (950 Pinetree Rd), the Rio Rancho Aquatics Center (745 Loma Colorado Blvd), or M'tucci's Moderno (1908 Wellspring Ave). Complete your scrapbook page and return it to any location. All pages will be put in a physical and digital scrapbook.

1970s across the street from where Intel will be built
Haynes Pool

Share Your Rio Rancho Story

Throughout 2021, we invite you to record your Rio Rancho story or to interview a Rio Rancho citizen storycorps Opens in new windowvia StoryCorps Connect. Download the StoryCorps app to your mobile device or visit StoryCorps Connect, create your free account, prepare questions (make up your own or click here to download sample questions), record, then save and share it with the City of Rio Rancho's 40th Anniversary community. 

star wars at the Library

Rio Rancho Restaurant Bingo

Rio Rancho Restaurant Bingo was developed by the City of Rio Rancho’s Business Community & Economic Recovery Task Force as a way for citizens to support Rio Rancho businesses during the pandemic. It is an easy and fun way to not only eat great food and support local businesses, but also to win gift certificates ranging from $25 to $500 to even more Rio Rancho businesses.

Visit www.rioranchobingo.com, download bingo cards, make a purchase at the locations listed and complete one row on the bingo card to create a Bingo!, then upload pictures of receipts and your bingo cards. Ranging from alligator to bagels, breakfast, burritos, burgers to pasta, pizza, and pho across Rio Rancho’s 90+ eateries, there are plenty of ways to black out your bingo card. It’s never been easier to show your support and earn great prizes! For more information about the game, including rules and prize giveaways, please visit www.rioranchobingo.com.

Restaurant Bingo