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	Visit our newBlog  (read and post.. Requires a free Google login) RioRanchoChat welcomes Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and all the folks coming to this great and growing city.    If you know of a great resource for us to post, please send email.   HP folks be sure to visit  http://www.rredc.org/RioRanchoNMHP.html Hey check this out.. The Aquatic Center opens in fall 2008 Here are some Rio Rancho pictures (Hi speed only)
	Rio Rancho F.A.Q. Rio Rancho Zip Codes are:  87124, 87144, PO Boxes are 87174 Santa Fe is 56 miles away from Rio Rancho Third Largest and fasted growing city in New Mexico Population in 2008, 83282 Est. population 2010, 125000 Elevation 5282 feet State Bird: Road Runner State flower: Yucca State fish: Cutthroat Trout State animal: Black Bear State gem: Turquoise State bug: Tarantula Hawk Wasp Rio Rancho, home of the Balloon Festival State graduated Tax 1.7 to 5.3% Sales Tax 5% + local = 6.5 to 7% Newspapers The Observer        http://www.observer-online.com/ The Journal           http://www.abqjournal.com/ Daily Lobo http://www.dailylobo.com/ Rio Rancho Journal http://www.rioranchojournal.com/   Rio Rancho Temperatures Spring averages: High: 70º Low: 40º Summer averages: High: 91º Low: 62º Fall averages: High: 71º Low: 43º Winter averages: High: 49º Low: 23º Rio Rancho Yahoo groups you may find interesting   Rio_Rancho_NM_FreeCycle   The Official RIO RANCHO New Mexico FreeCycle™ Network offers all residents of Rio Rancho, Sandoval County and the surrounding areas a place to give away those unused belongings that are cluttering our homes and our lives. Rio_Rancho_NM_MessageBoard   If you live in Rio Rancho, Placitas, Bernalillo, Paradise Hills, or on the West Side, consider this your community message board. Our group is a great place to ask for local information, and advice on anything from local gardening, to dining and shopping options, and even suggestions for professional services Sandia_Petcycle  Sandia Pet Cycle is open to any person living in the areas surrounding Sandia Mountain, including Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, Placitas, East Mountain, etc. Feel free to join this online forum created by responsible moderators with many years of experiences rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for all sorts of unwanted but worthy animals.   In this group, members may offer their pets, rescued animals, and livestock up for adoption, post Lost and Found pet messages, messages requesting or offering pet supplies, spaying/neutering info and upcoming clinics, or requests for volunteers and pet supplies at local shelters/rescues. RioRanchoOnlineFleaMarket Your online FLEA MARKET!   Open 7 days a week around the clock , rain or shine! NO closing, NO sales fee, spaces unlimited! For those that LOVE the thrill of a yard sale or of walking for miles in the hot sun at a flea market all day to search out that treasure find, you will love it here. Cool and comfortable in your own home, at your own fingertips, used goods for Rio Rancho and surrounding areas. NO gas fees, scrolling through the lists at your own speed, at your convenience ActorsRioRancho  Bringing Live Theater to The Rio Rancho Metropolitan Area! Presenting Plays and Musicals Through the collaborative efforts of community volunteers. This group is for the member of A.C.T.O.R. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.   Margaret Mead Some video music for your listening pleasure (high speed internet only.  They will take a minute to load) Gatos Reflections Keith The Lounge Singer Peregrine The Deltawood Blues For more info about this music send email to MacBirch@gmail.com or check out http://Danosguitar.com Rio Web Sites of Interest Rio Rancho, City of Vision http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us Rio Rancho Pictures from the Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.rioranchonm.org/photos/photo.php Videos.  How our city works  http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.asp?NID=703 Rio Rancho Weather http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/87144 Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce http://rrrcc.org General Information Brochure PDF   Rio Rancho City of Vision Events http://nm-riorancho.civicplus.com/CurrentEvents.asp Rio Rancho City Guide http://www.visitriorancho.com/ Rio facts and services http://www.riorancho.com/ Rio Rancho School information http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho/index.html Rio Rancho Public Schools! http://www.rrps.net/ Good forum for interacting with current residents http://www.city-data.com/forum/albuquerque/ Rio Rancho Business Directory http://www.riorancho.com/rrsvcbus.html Resource Guide for Sandoval County  http://www.nmpoz.org/documents/Quick%20Quide%20Sandoval%20County.pdf Rio Rancho DPS - Listen to police radio http://rioranchoonline.com Rio Rancho Magazine http://www.rioranchomagazine.com/ Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Division Field Office (505) 891-5014 Monday-Friday 8-4 4114 Sabana Grande, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 http://www.tax.state.nm.us/mvd/mvd_home.htm Welcome to New Mexico http://www.newmexico.gov/ Dept of Safety http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.asp?NID=17 Rio Rancho Business and Community http://www.nmsitesearch.com/communities/communities_3_1.htm Albuquerque message thread http://www.city-data.com/forum/albuquerque/ Albuquerque city data http://www.city-data.com/city/Albuquerque-New-Mexico.html Rio Rancho Visitors/Convention Bureau http://www.rioranchonm.org Cost of Living Comparison Calculator: http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html Area connect website http://riorancho.areaconnect.com/ http://riorancho.areaconnect.com/churches.htm Heart Hospital of NM http://www.hearthospitalnm.com/ Locations of arrests throughout the city http://www.abqjournal.com/crime/crimemapdailydefault.htm Sandoval County http://www.sandovalcounty.com/  Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce http://www.rrchamber.org/ New Mexico Parks and Lakes http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/ParkTours.htm Interesting real estate info http://localism.com/nm/rio_rancho Rio Rancho Census Data. http://www.infoplease.com/us/census/data/new-mexico/rio-rancho/   Jobs at Intel http://www.intel.com/jobs/usa/sites/RioRancho/ Send us an email if you wish at macbirch@gmail.com   American Towns Rio Rancho http://www.americantowns.com/nm/riorancho   Getting Around Town New Mexico Rail Runner Express http://www.nmrailrunner.com/ Rail from Belen to Hwy 550 http://www.cabq.gov/transit Buses   New Mexico Wild Cats website http://www.newmexicowildcats.com  New Mexico Scorpions Hockey Team http://www.scorpionshockey.com/     Events Calendars from http://www.alibi.com/ Today | Arts Calendar | Community Calendar | Food Calendar | Music Calendar | Lucky 7   Click Here Every Day    The choices we make determine the life we lead   Copyright 2008 B J Fitz & Company