Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho Public Schools

500 Laser Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-896-0667 (phone)
505-896-0662 (fax)
District Office Hours: Mon-Thur 8-5pm, Fri 8-4pm
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Our Vision:
Student Excellence

 

Welcome to Rio Rancho, New Mexico!

The City of Rio Rancho is located in central New Mexico, adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico's principle city. The area began in 1962 as a land development project northwest of Albuquerque and was sponsored by the AMREP Corporation. Water and sewer lines, as well as streets, were installed and home construction began.

City of Rio RanchoBy the late 1970's the area had grown to a community of about 10,000. A vote in September of 1980 authorized the formation of the City of Rio Rancho. Explosive employment grew from 94 to 6,285 jobs in 1990. Population and housing stock tripled between 1980 and 1990.

In 1981 Rio Rancho was incorporated when its population had reached 10,000. A new financing program, offering low interest home loans changed Rio Rancho from a retirement community to a community attracting young families. Today Rio Rancho offers a cultural diversity within its population of 80,000.

RR Population: Important Telephone Numbers:
2007………80,000
2006………74,000
2004………62,000
2002………53,000
1995………48,000
1993………38,505
1984………20,000
1981………10,000
1970………1,000		 Rio Rancho Regional Chamber: 505-892-1533
City Hall: 505-891-5000
Gas/Electric—PNM: 505-246-5700
Water—RR Utilities: 505-891-5020
Waste—Waste Management: 505-892-1200
Telephone—Qwest: 800-244-1111
Driver’s License—DMV: 505-891-5014
Cable—Cable One: 505-892-5114

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Here are some local community links....

 

Click to visit Rio Rancho!
 Visit Rio Rancho (http://www.visitriorancho.com)

City Guide resource for Rio Rancho and surrounding areas. Discussion groups, photos, current news, and traffic updates make this a must visit for anyone living in or planning to visit Rio Rancho.
Rio Rancho Education Foundation

Rio Rancho Education Foundation
Founded July 1, 1994, the Rio Rancho Education Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic organization of citizens that:

  • shares a vision of enhancing education in Rio Rancho,
  • works to increase private support for educational activities in Rio Rancho Public Schools,
  • benefits Rio Rancho students by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars,
  • fosters creative approaches to education through private grants and involvement,
  • awards Foundation funds through a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community, and educational leaders.
Bookworm

Rio Rancho Public Library
The Rio Rancho Library has excellent resources at its 2 branches: our new one on Loma Colorado Drive and one (that is temporarily closed) on Southern Boulevard. The Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday. For information, call 891-5013.

They also have a Learning Center at the Star Heights Recreation Center. In addition to offering a variety of children's programs, the library has a collection of online databases that are geared toward young researchers. Visit the website and click "Search Databases" to see them.
Southwest mesas
 Rio Rancho Online
The City of Rio Rancho has an excellent site that provides excellent information about numerous services, facilities, and contacts.
NM Chamber of Commerce Zia
 Rio Rancho NM Chamber of Commerce
The Rio Rancho NM Chamber of Commerce web site is a comprehensive site on living and working in the city of Rio Rancho. Click the name to visit their website!
Intel Logo
 Intel Corporation
Pay a visit to the most dynamic and growing industry in our area!
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