Joan Wagner
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Rio Rancho Area Information
Part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area, Rio Rancho has been named one of the fastest growing cities in New Mexico and given the honor of being named by Money Magazine as one of the “100 Best Places to Live.”
Rio Rancho has taken its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, whether it’s for recreation, school, or downtown and has earned it, being the only city in New Mexico on Money Magazine’s list.
With a population of over 75,000, Rio Rancho is distinguished by its caring, friendly people, its love of the area and its continued to commitment to improving the quality of life for everyone. Pay us a visit and you’ll know we mean business about our community!
Founded as part of the Alameda Grant, Rio Rancho was founded by the Spanish in 1710. By the early part of the 20 th century, a great deal of the original land grand had been sold to various land investment companies, such as Amrep Corp, who purchased 55,000 in 1961 and developed the land into Rio Rancho Estates, moving in the first families in the sixties. With the population growing tenfold between 1970 and 1980, Rio Rancho incorporated in 1981, and the opening of Intel Corporation had a major impact on the city. Beginning in the 1990’s, Rio Rancho has moved towards more independence from Albuquerque, establishing separate school and libraries and making concerted efforts to attract businesses to the area. With the construction of a city hall building, and the Downtown City Centre development, Rio Rancho has become a city separate from Albuquerque, standing on its own.
Rio Rancho is home to wonderful, diverse attractions, from the Albuquerque Biological Park and Aquarium to the Petroglyph National Monument as well as the J & R Vintage Auto Museum. To learn more about the wonderful sights and things to do in Rio Rancho, click on this link:
With 36 parks, three bike paths and five nature trails, Rio Rancho offers a place for everyone with room to spare! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking or a good game of tennis, all you have to do is click on the link to find the perfect place for you!
From the 27 th Annual Antique Ethnographic Art Show to the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Rio Rancho has events for every member of the family to enjoy through out the year.
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