News Flash

Applications Sought for Rio Rancho Board/Committee/Commission Vacancies

The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from residents interested in filling vacant or soon-to-be vacant seats due to term expiration on different boards/committees/commissions.

Those interested can apply via the City’s website, www.rrnm.g...

Cabezon Park's Shop Local Market

A local vendor event featuring handmade/homegrown goods is taking place on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabezon Park (2307 Cabezon Blvd.) Vendor space is available for a fee ($35) via pre-registration.

Eggs ‘N Beggin’ PET-ACULAR

The Eggs ‘N Beggin’ PET-ACULAR  event is taking place on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Campus Park (2516 King Blvd.).  Have your pet’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny and don’t fo...

Notice of Public Comment Period & Public Hearing

The 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023 Annual Action Plan will be available for public review from 5:00 PM March 16, 2023 until 5:00 p.m. April 16, 2023 in the Financial Services Department (3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Suite 300), on the City of Rio Ra...

Tree Seedling Giveaway

The City of Rio Rancho is holding a community tree seedling giveaway on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at City Hall (3200 Civic Center Circle). Pick up a free tree seedling and help build the urban canopy. 

Star Wars Fest 9

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Star Wars is taking over Rio Rancho’s Loma Colorado Main Library again. This free, all-ages event - with origins in a galaxy far, far away - has something for everyone to enjoy!

Those attending...

Park n’ the Park Car Show

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is proud to present the annual Park n’ the Park Car Show on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Campus Park (2516 King Blvd.). Take a stroll of over 300 cars; a beautiful collection of all ma...

Road Detour – King Blvd. Reconstruction/Expansion Project

As part of the King Blvd. Reconstruction/Expansion Project, access to the intersection of King Blvd./Wilpett Drive will be restricted from 15th St. NE.  A detour route will be in place utilizing Cochiti St. and Zia St.  The restriction/d...

Abrazo Road Rehabilitation Project

The Abrazo Road Rehabilitation Project will begin on March 6, 2023 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month.  During this time, Abrazo Road NE between Idalia Road NE and Unser Blvd. will be limited to one direction/one lane at dif...

15th Street SE Project

The 15th Street SE culvert project will replace the existing storm pipe and install three culvert pipes.  

The project schedule is January 23 through March 2023. 

While project work is taking place, closures/detours will be in place along ...

19th Ave. SE Reconstruction

The 19th Ave. SE (N.M. 528 to Golf Course Road) roadway reconstruction project is taking place from January 16 to May 2023.

More information including project updates can be found at www.rrnm.gov/19thAvenue.

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Smithsonian Exhibition at the Loma Colorado Library

Work and the workplace have gone through enormous changes between the mid-19th century, when 60 percent of Americans made their living as farmers, and the early 21st century. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “The Way We Worked,” c...