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Welcome to the City of Vision
in The Land of Enchantment
map

 
 

New in town?  RioRanchoChat is here to help you learn about your community. 

Hosting an  event?  Tell us about it

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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.

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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

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Check out our latest video.  High Desert Bird Club 2009 First Annual Bird Show,
in the "For the birds" section

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23rd Annual Jeanie Donovan Memorial Golf Tournament
July 23-24, 2009, Chamisa Hills Country Club, Rio Rancho

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Movies Under the Stars Cabezon Park
June - Sept 2009 --
More Info

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Rio Rancho Summer Food Service Program provides
free lunches for children 18 and younger. More Info

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Salsa Under the Stars
33rd Annual Summer Music Festival

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Like ART?  check out the Rio Rancho Art Association
http://www.rraausa.com/

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Rio Rancho Aquatics for July 2009 (PDF)

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Read About Partners in Philanthropy

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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
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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/
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Shoppers Coupons

Stories in the Sky
At the Balloon Museum
Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:15am
Ages 0-6 years
Free Admission
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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

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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RSS Feeds

 


Want some Fun? 
Check out our fun site

http://SunnyParkFun.com


Best Internet Links

Google.com   Search
Yahoo.com   Search
Yellowpages.yahoo.com   Find places
Mapquest.com   Directions
Komando.com   Computer Help
Hulu.com   TV shows
Download.com   Download stuff
Earth.google.com   Google Earth
World Clock   Time
http://botw.org/   Best of the web
http://nytimes.com/   NY Times
http://www.allmyfaves.com/   Quicklist to cool sites
     

What is your favorite web site?

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 BirdsBefore you buy a bird, read this book. Flying Electrics in ABQ Albuquerque, Corrales & Rio Rancho WritersThis 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

 

 

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