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Affordable Housing Study

The City of Rio Rancho is pursuing an Affordable Housing Study aimed at developing a roadmap that guides actions to improve the availability, affordability, and quality of housing within the City. 

“If Rio Rancho is to transition from, h...

Movies Under the Stars

The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites citizens of all ages to join their neighbors, families, and friends and spend summer nights at Cabezon Park enjoying free movies outdoors. All movies will take place at Cab...

Fourth of July in the City of Rio Rancho

On Monday, July 4, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Campus Park in City Center, there will be a parade, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fireworks.

Parade, Live Music, and Fireworks Extravaganza

Campus Park, featuring the Sky Room outdoor perf...

City of Rio Rancho Fireworks Reminders

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration for communities across the nation. Family picnics and other outdoor activities are planned for many in Rio Rancho. The tradition of using fireworks to celebrate America’s Independence Day has created a...

Rio Rancho Summer Food Service Program at Haynes Park

From now until July 29, free summer meals are provided to all children 1 to 18 years old who are present at the meal service location and in line to be served.

Lunches are available from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and breakfasts are available at Haynes Park,...

Summer Reading for All Ages at Rio Rancho Public Libraries

The City of Rio Rancho’s Library and Information Services Department’s Summer Reading Program is almost here! Online registration begins at the libraries’ website, www.rrnm.gov/libraries, on Monday, June 13.  &nb...

Outdoor Pools Open May 28; Extended Summer Hours for Aquatic Center

On Saturday, May 28, the City of Rio Rancho’s outdoor pools will open for public use. Pool locations and hours of operation are: 

• Haynes Community Center Pool, 2006 Grande Blvd.
  • May 28 – Aug. 7 (recreation swim...

City of Rio Rancho Receives Budget Award for 16th Consecutive Year

The City of Rio Rancho’s Financial Services Department has been recognized for the 16th consecutive year by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its budget document.

The Distinguished Budget Prese...

Outdoor Watering Restrictions in Effect Through Oct. 31

Annual City of Rio Rancho outdoor watering restrictions are currently in effect through Oct. 31, 2022. To prevent water waste, spray irrigation (sprinkler or device that propels water through the air in the form of small particles or droplets) during the ...