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City Information
History
Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, has the "quality of life" features to entice both industry and individuals looking to re-locate. The magnificent view of the Sandia Mountains, the warm summer days and cool evenings, and the mild winter temperatures are just a few of the enticements. Add low land costs, affordable housing, quality education, and a community with positive attitudes and you will understand why Rio Rancho is continuing to boom well into the future.
In the early 1960s, the AMREP Corporation purchased 55,000 acres of land on the outskirts of Albuquerque, originally called Rio Rancho Estates. This was the beginning of Rio Rancho. AMREP marketed the area to residents in the Midwest and eastern states. When home building began in 1962, many of the first residents were middle-income retirees. In 1966, the 100th family moved to Rio Rancho and by 1977 the population had grown to 5,000. In 1971, AMREP purchased and platted an additional 35,000 acres. Rio Rancho Estates was now 92,000 acres and larger, geographically, than the city of Albuquerque. By the early 80’s, Rio Rancho was incorporated and its population had reached 10,000. A new financing program, offering low interest home loans, changed Rio Rancho from a retirement community to a community attracting young families. Today, Rio Rancho offers a cultural diversity within its population of 62,000.
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Government
City of Rio Rancho
Administrative Office - 891-5002
3900 Southern Blvd / PO Box 15550
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5550
Rio Rancho has a Mayor/Council form of government with six elected councilors. There are 12 city departments under the supervision of the City Administrator.
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Climate
| Average Temp |
High |
Low |
| Winter |
49 |
23 |
| Spring |
70 |
40 |
| Summer |
91 |
62 |
| Fall |
71 |
43 |
Elevation: 5,679 feet
Average Annual Precipitation: 8.5 inches
There are four distinct seasons, all characterized by sunny days an average of 360 days a year and low relative humidity. It snows several times every winter, but usually melts quickly (often the same day).
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Population
| Year |
2004 |
2002 |
1995 |
1993 |
1984 |
1980 |
1970 |
| Pop |
62,000 |
53,000 |
48,000 |
38,505 |
20,000 |
10,000 |
1,000 |
Median age 34
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Taxes
Personal Income Tax
Tax liability is established under a seven-bracket rate table: for married persons filing joint returns, rates progress from 1.7% of taxable income under $8,000 to 8.2% of taxable income in excess of $64,000.
Property Tax
Rates vary substantially & depend on property type & location. For residential property the tax rate ranges from $8 to $48 per $1,000 of net taxable value after excemptions are taken. This is based on about .8% of assessed value. These property tax rates are for the 1999 tax year.
Gross Receipts Tax
Rio Rancho 6.6875%
Sandoval County 6.00%
Effective 1/1/05 the state has adopted a new law of no sales tax on grocery items. No sales tax on prescriptions or doctor's fees. Restaurants will charge sales tax. Local communities may levy additional increments.
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Cost of Living
| Average Home Cost |
$129,872.00 |
| Average Rental (2 bdrm per month) |
$700.00 |
| Median Family Income |
$47,169.00 |
| Per Capita Income |
$20,322.00 |
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Real Estate
Rio Rancho presents tremendous value in its housing opportunities, which includes a wide variety of home sizes, styles and price ranges. The average cost of a resale three-bedroom home in Rio Rancho is $120,100. Real estate taxes on a $100,000 home are approximately $850.00 a year. Figures as of 2/22/00.
List of local Realtors, Developers, Appraisers, Lenders, Landlords and Builders.
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Major Employers
Rio Rancho is home to many diverse employers, click here to see a list of major employers.
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Education
Rio Rancho Public Schools - (505)-896-0667
500 Laser Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
www.rrps.k12.nm.us
| Total Enrollment (2005-2006) |
13,500 |
| 9 Elementary Schools |
Grades K-5 |
| 3 Middle Schools |
Grades 6-7 |
| 1 Mid-High |
Grades 8-9 |
| 1 High School |
Grades 10-12 |
| 1 Independent High School |
Grades 9-12 |
There are approximately 50 private and/or parochial schools in the greater area.
National American University
(505) 891-1111
1601 Rio Rancho Blvd. #200
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
New Mexico Highlands University
(505) 891-2046
1700 Grande Ct SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
University of New Mexico (UNM West)
(505) 925-8670
2600 American Rd SE #250
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Library
Ester Bone Memorial Public Library
(505) 891-5013
950 Pinetree Road
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Post Office
(505) 994-2747
900 Pinetree Road
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Churches
There are many religious services available in the Rio Rancho area. There are more places of worship in the Albuquerque Metro Area. Churches and Places of Worship in Rio Rancho
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Senior Services
Meadowlark Senior Center
(505) 891-5018
4330 Meadowlark Lane
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Employment Services
New Mexico Department of Labor - (505)-891-1911
2502 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Travel Accomodations
Bed & Breakfasts:
Ann House - The Extended Stay Home -505-892-0535
P O Box 45805, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5805
email: theannhouse@hotmail.com
www.ywhand.com/annhouse.htm
Hacienda Manzanal B & B -505-922-1662
P O Box 2667, Corrales, NM 87048-2667
email: nmsgregory@spinn.net
www.haciendamanzanal.net
Hotels & Motels:
Best Western Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center -505-892-1700
1465 Rio Rancho Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1-800-528-1234
www.newmexico-lodging.com
Days Inn -505-892-8800
4200 Crestview Drive, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1-800-329-7466
Hilton Garden Inn - 505-896-1111
1771 Rio Rancho Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
1-800-HILTONS (445-8667)
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Holiday Inn Express - 505-867-1600
119 Bell Lane, Bernalillo, NM 87004
1-888-465-4329
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Hyatt Regency Tamaya - 505-867-1234
1300 Tauyana Trail, Santa Anna Pueblo, NM 87004
1-888-591-1234
www.hyatt.com
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Health Services
Hospital:
West Mesa Medical Center - 505-727-2000
10501 Golf Course Road, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Health Care Facilities:
Lovelace Primary Care Center - 505-896-8600
3801 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Provides primary care, pharmacy, x-ray and laboratory.
Presbyterian Urgent Care - 505-462-888 - www.phs.org
4100 High Resort Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Lovelace Urgent Care - 505-727-3500
1721 Rio Rancho Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Presbyterian Healthcare - 505-891-6700
3715 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Cardiology
Tel: 462-6000 Fax: 462-8101
Hours: 8am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:30pm (M-F)
Dermatology
Tel: 462-6000 Fax: 462-8838
Hours: 8am - 5pm (M-F)
Family Practice
Tel: 462-6000
Hours: 8am - 5pm (M-F); 12pm - 8pm (T-W)
OB-Gyn
Tel: 462-8870 Fax: 462-8868
Hours: 8am - 5pm
PEDS
Tel: 462-8855 Fax: 462-8526
Answering Service: 260-7041
Hours: 8am- 8pm (M-F); 8am - 12pm (Sat)
Urgent Care
Tel: 462-8888 Fax: 462-8812 ext. 8898
Hours: 8am - 8pm (7days/week)
St. Joseph's Urgent Care - 727-3500
1721 Rio Rancho Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Provides family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, pediatricians, S.E.D. medical laboratories, and community wellness programs
Presbyterian Medical Group - 462-6000 - Fax 462-6006 - www.phs.org
3715 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (Answer Service 857-3857)
Hours: 8am - 5pm (M-F)
Optometry
Tel: 462-6000
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (M-F)
Podiatry
Tel: 462-6000
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (T & Th)
Retirement/Assisted Living/Nursing Homes
Acantilado Vista Retirement Community - 896-3000
920 Riverview Dr., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Offers seniors independence, community and convenience in their own private apartments. In house activities and restaurant style meals are provided. Assisted Living Services also available.
Harmony House - 450-4304
4102 Malaga Ct, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Abundant Living
804 Rincon de Romos, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Licensed Residential Senior Care offering comprehensive assisted living services. Personalized attention and assistance in spacious and friendly, home style environment. Providing meals, medication assistance, hygiene and personal care, housekeeping, laundry, supervision, companionship and activities. All-inclusive programs of care. RN owned and operated. Also accepting D & E Waiver and PACE Medicaid programs. For information and tours please contact Margaret Surrock, RN 450-4304 or Fax 892-4342.
Rio Rancho Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - 892-6603
4210 Sabana Grande Avenue, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
The 120 bed, Medicare-certified facility offers speech, respiratory, physical, and occupational therapy. It provides 24 hour nursing care, accommodates special diets and has an extensive activities program.
Sandia Springs Assisted Living - 892-8400
1000 River View Dr., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Offers 80 private apartments in its Assisted Living Service Plan and a Special Needs program for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, also has cottages for independent seniors on the premises.
Apartments
Arrowhead Ridge Apartments - 505-892-7566
4515 Arrowhead Ridge Dr., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Private apartments for low-income families.
Buena Vista Adult Community - 505-896-8959
1355 Meadowlark Lane SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Exclusive adult (55+). HUD-section 8 vouchers accepted.
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Economic/Business Development
Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce
(505)-892-1533
4001 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-2069
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation
(505)-891-4305
1700 Grande Ave. #222, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Better Business Bureau
(505)346-0110
2625 Pennsylvania NE Suite 2050 Albuquerque, NM 87110-3657
Small Business Development Center
(505) 224-5250 (Bob L. Gramley)
Every Thursday by appointment only at the Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce.
SCORE
(505) 346-6750 (Cindy Mottle)
Every Tuesday by appointment only at the Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce - Call the Chamber to set up your appointment. (505) 892-1533.
Rio Rancho has over 2,361 business licenses currently held. Licenses may be obtained through the City Clerk. The fee for a one-year license is $35.00
City Clerk - (505)-891-5004
3900 Southern Blvd./PO Box 15550, Rio Rancho, NM 87174-5550
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Communications
Newspapers
The Observer (505) 892-8080
(Twice a week)
1594 Sara Road Ste D & E
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
www.observer-online.com
Albuquerque Journal (505) 823-4400
(Daily)
7777 Jefferson NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
www.abqjournal.com
Rio Rancho Journal
(Tuesday thru Saturday)
4001 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Media
There are eleven Broadcast Television stations servicing the Rio Rancho area. Seven more movie channels and forty-three standard channels are available on cable. Twenty-nine FM radio stations and seventeen AM stations broadcast to the metro area.
Cable TV Service
Cable-One – 892-5114
1117 Rio Rancho Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Transportation
Air Service
Albuquerque International Airport – 19 miles south of Rio Rancho. Most major airlines fly in and out of the Albuquerque Airport.
Double Eagle II – 30 minutes from Rio Rancho. Owned and operated by the City of Albuquerque. Two hangers and two runways.
Rail
Freight service is provided by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railways. Passenger service is provided for the Albuquerque area by AMTRAK.
Bus
Suntran Bus Lines service the Albuquerque area ONLY .
Rio Transit (505) 994-1608 Senior citizens and disabled transportation system.
Interstates
Interstate 25 – is the major regional north-south artery. I-25 is easily accessible from Rio Rancho, via NM 528 (approximately 7 miles southeast of Rio Rancho), or NM 528 to NM 44, located in Bernalillo, which is about 10 miles northeast of Rio Rancho.
Interstate 40 – the main east-west transportation corridor for the nation. I-40 is located 10 miles south of Rio Rancho via Coors Road (NM 448).
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Calendar of Events 2006
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