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	New in town?  RioRanchoChat is here to help you learn about your community.  Hosting an  event?  Tell us about it ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Don't miss the Rio Rancho Parade at 10am on the 4th.  Decorate your bicycle and join the parade.   See the fireworks at Loma Colorado Park.  Baking and Salsa Contest. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Delma M. Petrullo: Solo Show   “Garden of the Gods” July 2nd-28th at Loma Colorado Library.. More Info.  Lot's of things going on in July ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Check out our latest video.  High Desert Bird Club 2009 First Annual Bird Show, in the "For the birds" section ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 23rd Annual Jeanie Donovan Memorial Golf Tournament July 23-24, 2009, Chamisa Hills Country Club, Rio Rancho ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Movies Under the Stars Cabezon Park June - Sept 2009 -- More Info ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rio Rancho Summer Food Service Program provides free lunches for children 18 and younger. More Info ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Salsa Under the Stars 33rd Annual Summer Music Festival ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Like ART?  check out the Rio Rancho Art Association http://www.rraausa.com/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rio Rancho Aquatics for July 2009 (PDF) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Read About Partners in Philanthropy ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Check out our Volunteer section.    Alibi submit event   Publish event ABQ Journal Duke City Fix     The Observer Submit Event EVENT CALENDARS Albuquerque Journal Calendar Alibi Community Calendar Library Calendar Duke City Fix Gardening Events Rio Rancho Public Schools Santa Ana Star Center RR Aquatic News Farmers Markets       HP Corner HP Ground Breaking Ceremony Video HP chooses Rio Rancho New building Webcam HP folks be sure to visit  http://www.rredc.org/RioRanchoNMHP.html   BLOGS GROUPS RioRanchoAnimals RioRanchoChat Message Board RRchatGeneral    Real time Chat Room Blogs and Message boards can be created for your project Friends of the Library of Rio Rancho's First Annual Bowl-a-thon Video! April 18, 2009 ~~~ 20,000 caring people turned out to walk and raised over 605 thousand dollars to support the fight against breast cancer.  See the video   Did you see the Chaco Rising.  A Youtube video.  Rio Rancho ART Places to go and Things to do in New Mexico Check out our MEDIA section.  Videos and Pictures. Hey check this out.. The Aquatic Center is now open.  Download the PDF news Wildlife Rescue Inc., of New Mexico   Annual Open House is the one day each year when the public is invited to tour the facility. Saturday, April 25, 9AM - 1PM  Explore behind the scenes click here for a map   Thanks Are you a Musician who would like to perform at events for Non-Profit organizations.  Learn about Rio Rancho Water in Rio Rancho Earth Albuquerque Newcomers club This is fun organization with lots of events.  We highly recommend it.  http://albuquerquenewcomersclub.org/ ~~~~~~ Shoppers Coupons Stories in the Sky At the Balloon Museum Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:15am Ages 0-6 years Free Admission ~~~~~~ Fewer things make a bigger difference b a BBBS Partners in Philanthropy wishes to thank Golf course Road Mini Storage for their gift to the community. Got Yard Sale stuff, let us pick it up and put it to good use. Partners in Philanthropy You meet the best people when helping others. Few things are as rewarding. Find YOUR passion & Get involved!  RR Volunteers
	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% Volunteer Organizations Does your organization help people, animals, or the earth?  We will write a web site for you for free. Contact us   Are you community minded?  How would you like to be in the movies?  A new group is forming to create movies and videos about our Rio Rancho community.  Would you like to join us?  Send email to macbirch@gmail.com   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/ Local IQ magazine http://www.local-iq.com Alibi http://www.alibi.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 Weather Forecast, NM (87124) US Radar Nat'l Weather Service Sun UP Sun Down Donate food and kids clothing to http://www.storehousewest.org Local Radio Stations Rio Rancho KAJZ   101.7 FM Smooth Jazz, Radio Albuquerque KLYT   88.3 FM  Christian Contemporary KANW   89.1 FM  Alb Public Schools KUNM   89.9 FM University of New Mexico     KFLQ   91.5 FM    Religious, Radio KRST   92.3 FM    Country, Radio KKOB   93.3 FM   Top-40, Radio KZRR   94.1 FM   Rock, Radio KBZU   96.3 FM    Classic Rock, Radio KMGA   99.5 FM    Adult Contemporary, Radio KPEK   100.3 FM  Hot AC, Radio KJFA   101.3 FM   Spanish, Radio KTZO   103.3 FM  Alternative, Radio KBQI   107.9 FM   Country, Radio KNML   610 AM    Sports, Radio KDAZ   730 AM     Spanish, Radio KKOB   770 AM    News/Talk, Radio KSVA   920 AM     Religious, Radio KKIM   1000 AM   Religious, Radio KDEF   1150 AM  News, Radio KXKS   1190 AM  Religious, Radio KABQ   1350 AM  Talk, Radio KRZY   1450 AM  Spanish, Radio       KKJY   1550 AM   Nostalgia, Radio KANM   1600 AM  Oldies, Radio       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.  Similar sites are: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/albuquerquegiveaway http://groups.yahoo.com/group/onlinetradersabq/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rio_Rancho_NM_MessageBoard/ 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 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. Albuquerque GiveAway   Looking to give away, barter or trade items of interest? Do you live in the Albuquerque area? Here we don't have to follow national group rules and you're welcomed to barter and trade all you like. And the bonus is that you can still give stuff away. 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 members of A.C.T.O.R. Or find your own at:  http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=rio+rancho 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 Cool Music on Video Some video music for your listening pleasure (high speed internet only.  They will take a minute to load)   Gatos Keith The Lounge Singer The Deltawood Blues Reflections Peregrine   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 History of Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Pictures from the Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.rioranchonm.org/photos/photo.php Parks and Recreation http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.aspx?NID=16 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 Chamber of Commerce http://www.rrchamber.org/ Rio Rancho Visitors/Convention Bureau http://www.rioranchonm.org Rio Rancho Business and Community http://www.nmsitesearch.com/communities/communities_3_1.htm 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/ Rail Runner http://nmrailrunner.com/ Rio Rancho School information http://www.schoolsk-12.com/New-Mexico/Rio-Rancho/index.html Rio Rancho Public Schools!  This is a really excellent web site.  http://www.rrps.net/ 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 Sandoval County http://www.sandovalcounty.com/ Rio Rancho DPS - Listen to police radio http://rioranchoonline.com Albuquerque arrest map http://www.abqjournal.com/crime/crimemapdailydefault.htm Dept of Safety http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.asp?NID=17 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 Motor Vehicle Division Publications http://www.tax.state.nm.us/trd_pubs.htm#mvd Rio Rancho Census Data. http://www.infoplease.com/us/census/data/new-mexico/rio-rancho/ American Towns Rio Rancho http://www.americantowns.com/nm/riorancho RioVision Community Access TV http://www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/index.asp?NID=414 Area connect website http://riorancho.areaconnect.com/ http://riorancho.areaconnect.com/churches.htm Attractions http://www.rioranchonm.org/attractions.php#11 Local Schools Albuquerque Official City Web http://www.cabq.gov/ Albuquerque city data http://www.city-data.com/city/Albuquerque-New-Mexico.html Rio Rancho city data http://www.city-data.com/zips/87124.html Locations of arrests throughout the city http://www.abqjournal.com/crime/crimemapdailydefault.htm Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.itsatrip.org/activities/wine-culinary/default.aspx Albuquerque Economic Development http://abq.org/ Good forum for interacting with current residents http://www.city-data.com/forum/albuquerque/ Albuquerque message thread http://www.city-data.com/forum/albuquerque/ Getting Around Town New Mexico Rail Runner Express Rail from Belen to Hwy 550 http://www.nmrailrunner.com/ Buses http://www.cabq.gov/transit Old Town Albuquerque http://www.oldtownalbuquerque.com/ Albuquerque Newcomers club http://albuquerquenewcomersclub.org/ Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/common/octoberevents.html#RGCup Welcome to New Mexico http://www.newmexico.gov/ NM Governor NM Governor's Website http://ThinkNewMexico.org/ New Mexico Parks and Lakes http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/ParkTours.htm Balloon Fiesta http://www.balloonfiesta.com/scripts/index/list_events_total.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJvi7YmCgNE Heart Hospital of NM http://www.hearthospitalnm.com/ Video/Audio News and TV Hulu - www.hulu.com CBS - www.cbsnews.com Joost - www.joost.com C-SPAN - www.c-span.org CNN - www.cnn.com/live  MSNBC - www.msnbc.msn.com ABC News - abcnews.go.com The New York Times - www.nytimes.com AP Online Video Network - www.ap.org  TVGuide http://www.tvguide.com cnet-TV   http://cnettv.cnet.com/   New Mexico Wild Cats website http://www.newmexicowildcats.com New Mexico Scorpions Hockey Team http://www.scorpionshockey.com/ NM Monuments New Mexico Monuments   Donate to several charities simply by clicking. 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Make Rio Rancho Chat your home page.  We are working hard to tell you about all kinds of opportunities and happenings right here in Rio Rancho.  Cost of Living Comparison Calculator: http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html Jobs at HP Jobs at Intel Major Employers in Rio Rancho City Jobs & job links   Events Calendars from Alibi.com Today | Arts Calendar | Community Calendar | Food Calendar | Music Calendar | Lucky 7 GROUPS & MORE Duke City Fix book club and lots more ABQ Urban Chickens MOMS club of Rio Rancho 4 Sale in ABQ Art in ABQ Parrot Pet sitters http://www.parrotvalet.com/ NM Pet sitters http://www.nmpetsitters.com/ NM Animal Resources Guide http://www.apnm.org/publications/das/ARG_sm.pdf Local Help Organizations Aileen's Albuquerque Blog http://albuquerque.about.com/ MORE COMING SOON! And if you have a local area group's website you would like represented here, please email us the information Do you know of a Business that is a friend to the community?  Let us know.  We would like to honor them here.   Thanks To:   Don Chalmers Ford http://www.donchalmersford.com/    First Community Bank, Geoff Wagner http://www.fcbnm.com/   Janet Serna, Realtor http://JanetSerna.com   Intel, Sprint, & HP   A Special Thank You to the Members of the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Members.    For cool e-books, music, fun and games, visit our sister site http://Sunnyparkfun.com      Cheap Area Movie Theaters: Adult before 4pm $1.25, after 4pm $2 Wednesdays $1 CineMark Movies West, Coors Blvd @ Paseo Del Norte and CineMark Movies 8 San Mateo NE at Montgomery behind Hooters Business Networking group http://synergynetworkingabq.com .  If you are an entrepreneur or in business, this group is really effective, enabling the making of new business contacts.   Creative Writing This creative and friendly group meets every 2nd and 4th Mondays in Corrales.  Email: Teresa Phillips.  tphil00@hotmail.com Open Ranch Days At Albuquerque Alpacas (9721 N.Guadalupe Trl NW). 269-6733 For the Birds.  Before you buy a bird, read this book. Flying Electrics in ABQ Albuquerque, Corrales & Rio Rancho Writers.  This is a new area that is in development, Check it out if you wish Albuquerque Area Farmers' Markets Taste the Difference Rio Rancho Green The Story Of Stuff One Day on Planet Earth (video)   WaterWise Demonstration Garden, Rio Rancho free - open everyday morning to evening located just off Southern Blvd at Pinetree Rd between the Esther Bone Library and the Rio Rancho Post Office   Want to really make a difference, check out the  Net Impact Group .Do you have video or pictures of a community event or attraction? Send it in and have it posted on RioRanchoChat.  Send us YOUR info and let us put it here! Need to know about Rio Rancho Schools.  Check out Rio Rancho Public Schools!  This is a really excellent web site.  http://www.rrps.net/ Download this PDF created by The RR Economic Development Council.  Use Right Click and Save Target As... It is 97 pages long and really good RR info. ReadWest Adult Literacy Program needs Volunteer Tutors! We will show you how! No teaching experience needed! No college degree necessary! No foreign language experience needed! Our next English as a Second Language Tutor Training will be in June at ReadWest, 2009 Grande Blvd. in Rio Rancho. The TRAINING IS FREE. For more information call 892-1131. Orientation: Monday, June 1, 10 am or 6 pm Saturdays: June 6 and 13,  9 am - 5 pm Building your own website?  This is the best deal for multiple domains  www.GoDaddy.com     The choices we make determine the life we lead   Copyright 2008 B J Fitz & Company