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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/

 
 
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