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Rio Rancho
RegionSouthwest
StateNew Mexico
Population51765
SettledLess than 50 years ago
Distance to Albuquerque, NMWithin 25 miles
Distance to AirportWithin 25 miles
Elevation5290

 
Community TypeLand TypeClimateAmenities Nearby
  • Suburban Area
  • Urban area
  • Desert
  • Warm
  • Arid
  • Doctor
  • Public Grade School
  • Public High School
  • Private Schools
  • Churches
  • Grocery Store
  • Hotels, Motels, Inns or B & Bs
  • Restaurant
  • Department Store
  • Public Library
  • Golf course
 
Rio Rancho is located atop the West Mesa, overlooking Albuquerque. Today, beautiful vistas a great place to live, and affordable housing attract many people. In fact, the attractive residential community of Rio Rancho is known as America's "fastest growing small city," with a population increase from 32,500 in 1990 to over 50,000 by the year 2000.
Locally-based Intel corporation helps provide a strong local economy, and other attractions include a fine local golf course, museums, and a large ice-skating complex, as well as nearby Coronado Monument.
Local events such as Valentine's Day Weekend Balloon Rally each February, and the Rio Rancho SpringFest in May, with its open-air music and food are popular. The annual All American Soap Box Derby held in June draws hundreds of fans, and the area also celebrates an old-fashioned 4th of July, and a "Twinkle Lights Parade" early in the Christmas season.

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