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To stay current on information relevant to Rio Rancho, you can view a listing of the city’s latest news releases.
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful (KRRB) will be conducting America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The collection will take place at Wal-Mart, 901 Unser Blvd., in their northeast parking lot. As part of this citywide collection of recyclable and reusable items, local organizations and businesses will be collecting specific items. These items will include:
•Eye glasses
•Hearing aids
•Propane tanks and charged fire extinguishers
•Non-perishable food
•Used clothing/shoes of wearable quality
•Passenger vehicle tires (limit 4, no rims or truck tires)
•Refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves and freezers
•Microwaves
•Washers and dryers
•AC units
•Hot water heaters
•Cardboard
•Office paper
•Newspaper, magazines, used children’s books and coated book stock
•All plastics #1 thru #7
•Aluminum, copper, brass, steel, bronze, stainless steel and metals
•Computers, scanners, monitors, printers and ink/printer cartridges
•VCRs, DVD players, and televisions
•CDs, DVDs and VHS Tapes
•Copiers and fax machines
•Cell phones and digital phones
•Rechargeable batteries This collection is for Rio Rancho residents only and subject to weather. Trash (household and yard), animal waste, biomedical and hazardous waste will not be accepted. Beneficiaries of this event include Shining Stars Preschool, Rio Rancho Host Lion’s Club, Kiwanis, Bolton Iron Works, Storehouse West, St. Felix Pantry, Alpha Appliance Recyclers, Enchantment Electronic Recycling, Boy Scout Troop #1974, and Community Bicycle Recycling Program. For more information please call (505) 896-8729, or click on the link below. KRRB is a division of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
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The city of Rio Rancho is updating its Vision 2020-Integrated Comprehensive Plan and is seeking input at three public meetings.
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The city of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from those interested in serving on a recently created Arts Commission. The commission will serve in an advisory capacity to the Governing Body and will work to enhance and promote the arts within Rio Rancho. Representation on the commission will consist of seven residents selected by the mayor and approved by the City Council. Those who submit applications for consideration should have professional experience or knowledge in an art-related discipline. Applications can be obtained from the Office of City Clerk located on the first floor of Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE, or by clicking the link below. Applications and résumés must be submitted to the clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. For more information please contact the clerk’s office at (505) 891-5004.
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On Wednesday, Nov. 11, a ceremony to recognize Veterans Day will take place at the Rio Rancho Veterans Monument Park. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will feature guest speakers including Mayor of Rio Rancho Tom Swisstack. The Veterans Monument Park is located off of Southern Boulevard on Pinetree Road and is adjacent to the Esther Bone Memorial Library.
In observance of Veterans Day, city of Rio Rancho offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
In early November, residents of Sandoval County, which includes the city of Rio Rancho, will receive their property tax assessments from the Sandoval Country Treasurer’s Office. Payment for the first half of the 2009 taxes will be due Dec. 10 and the second half will be due by May 10, 2010. How much the county collects from you in property taxes is based on property valuation/assessed value, net taxable value and the mill levy rate. What is property valuation? The value set on property by the county assessor is an estimate of the assessed value of your property using standard and acceptable appraisal methods according to state law. What is net taxable value? Taxable value is one-third of total assessed value minus qualifying exemptions such as head of household or veteran. What is a mill levy? A mill is 1/10 of $.01 or $.001 (one thousandth). A mill levy is the number of dollars a taxpayer must pay for every $1000 of assessed value. Example Based on voter approval in November 2008, an additional 4.25 mills will be added to property tax statements beginning this year to support hospitals in Sandoval County. The increased amount residents will pay as part of their 2009 property tax assessments due to a 4.25 mill levy increase depends on each individual property valuation/assessed value. For example, if your property valuation/assessed value is $100,000, then your net taxable value is one-third this amount, or $33,333.33.
Your net taxable value ($33,333.33) is then multiplied by the mill levy (.00425) and this amount ($141.67) is the increase property owners can expect to pay due to the passage of an additional 4.25 mills to property tax to support hospitals in Sandoval County. For questions about address and property ownership changes, tax exemptions or valuations, please contact the Sandoval County Assessor’s Office at (505) 867-7562. For questions about tax assessments, please contact the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office at (505) 867-7581. For the county’s Web site visit http://www.sandovalcounty.com, or click the link below. [Additional info...]
The Sign Ordinance Advisory Task Force is seeking input. Citizens are encouraged to attend a public meeting with the task force at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Ave. The Sign Ordinance Advisory Task Force and its membership were established by the Rio Rancho Governing Body with the purpose of reviewing the city's sign ordinances to ensure that the needs of citizens and businesses are being met. Upon completing their review, the task force will provide a list of recommendations to the Governing Body for consideration. For more information about the task force including future meeting dates and times, please click the link below.
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The following streets will have preventative maintenance activities take place weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The city of Rio Rancho’s Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful (KRRB) Division is now accepting grant applications for recycling, litter prevention, beautification and environmental education activities which serve the community. Mini-grants up to $1,000 are available to schools, churches, community-based groups and nonprofits. In total, $4,000 has been provided by New Mexico Clean and Beautiful under the New Mexico Litter Control and Beautification Act. The grant application, as well as additional guidelines for how grant funding can be used, is available by clicking the link below. For additional information or questions, please contact Jennifer Scacco, KRRB coordinator, at (505) 896-8389 or jscacco@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us. Applications must be submitted to the KRRB offices located at Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE, by 5 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2009. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application no later than Jan. 15, 2010. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful is a division of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. [Additional info...]
The latest episode of Mayor of Rio Rancho Tom Swisstack's talk show has begun airing on the city's public, education and government cable channels. In this installment, Mayor Swisstack interviews Linda Wedeen, communications manager for Hewlett-Packard’s Rio Rancho site. "It's my hope that citizens will find this show informative and that each episode provides them updates on issues and projects that are important to Rio Rancho," Swisstack said. Conversations with Mayor Swisstack can be seen on RioVision cable channels 15 and 22 for those Rio Rancho residents who are Cable One subscribers. The mayor's talk show airs each day on channel 15 at 6 a.m.; 7:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 5 p.m.; and 8 p.m. Channel 22 shows this program daily at 8 a.m.; 11 a.m.; and 6 p.m. Approximately every four weeks, a new episode airs on both cable channels in their regular time slots. In addition, episodes are posted to the city's Web site - click link below - shortly after a new episode debuts on RioVision. Edit House Productions, LLC is the contracted service provider for the city's RioVision cable channels. Conversations with Mayor Swisstack is directed, produced and edited by RioVision staff. Visit RioVision online at http://www.riovision.tv. [Additional info...]
During the month of November, a variety of unique programs will be offered at both of the city of Rio Rancho’s public libraries. The Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Drive NE, will offer special programs including: •Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge & Festival of the Cranes
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the main auditorium
This event is free and tickets are not required.
An informational talk about the refuge, its history and purpose, and the Festival of Cranes which celebrates the return of migrating sandhill cranes. •Chautauqua: Laura Gilpin, Photographer
Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the main auditorium
This event is free and tickets are not required.
Photographer Laura Gilpin will be portrayed by actor and storyteller Deborah Blanche in this one-woman show. Blanche will show slide of Gilpin’s most famous photographs and tell behind-the-camera stories. This program is made possible by the New Mexico Humanities Council. •Concert: The Enchanters
Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the main auditorium
Free tickets are available at the adult information desk.
The Enchanters, a mixed choral group, will sing a variety songs ranging from gospel, jazz, and show tunes. The Esther Bone Memorial Library, 950 Pinetree Road NE, will feature special programs and events highlighted by: •Cooking with Chili’s for the Holidays
Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Preregistration is not required.
Jane Butel, chef and author, will offer a live cooking demonstration with chili’s and their preparation for holiday meals. Butel will conduct a book signing following the program. •Finding Your Ideal Job
Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Preregistration is not required.
Jane Emberty, career coach, puts her 25 years of experience to work in helping job applicants find their ideal job. •Concert: The Three Pipers of Rio Rancho
Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Free tickets are available at the adult information desk.
Joseph Brennan, master piper, and two of his students will regale those in attendance with the melodious sounds of the bagpipe. For more information about these programs and others being offered at both of the city’s libraries click on the link below, or call (505) 891-5013 for the Loma Colorado Main Library and (505) 891-5012 for the Esther Bone Memorial Library. [Additional info...]
Visit the New Mexico Department of Health's Web site for the latest H1N1 information.
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The 17th Annual Rio Rancho Toy Run will take place on Sunday, Nov. 22 and will kick off at 11:30 a.m. at Rio Rancho High School, 301 Loma Colorado Drive.
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Registration forms for Rio Rancho’s Winterfest Parade are now available by clicking the link below, or can be obtained at the City Hall offices of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Forms must be received no later than Dec. 2 to participate. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 and will begin at 5:15 p.m. The parade will start at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Southern Boulevard, and travel east where it will conclude near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and N.M. 528/Pat D’Arco Highway. At the conclusion of the parade, spectators are encouraged to visit Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd., for the city’s annual Luminaria Tour. More than 12,000 luminarias will be arranged along several different walking paths. This event ends at 9 p.m. The Winterfest Parade is sponsored by Mayor Tom Swisstack, the Joiner Family and the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. For more information about either event please call (505) 891-5015. Rio Rancho City Hall is located at 3200 Civic Center Circle NE.
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Mayor Tom Swisstack applauds the recognition of New Mexico-based MIOX Corporation who was recently named a Global Cleantech 100 company by Guardian News and Media and Cleantech Group, LLC. The Global Cleantech 100 highlights the most promising private clean technology companies around the world. “MIOX is deserving of this recognition as their technology has brought added safety to our water operations and residents,” said Swisstack. The city of Rio Rancho has been utilizing MIOX since 2006 and currently has 11 of their systems installed. Using MIOX on-site generation water disinfection systems at city wells has replaced the need for chlorine gas for water disinfection, creating a safer and greener disinfection process for the city and its residents. The technology used in MIOX systems disinfects drinking water on-site and on-demand using only salt, water and power, eliminating the need to purchase, transport and store chemicals in the process of providing affordable and safe water. The Global Cleantech 100 recognizes companies at the forefront of cleantech innovation offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The list of 100, which was compiled from approximately 3,500 nominations, was determined by leading experts from around the world. For more information about MIOX Corporation’s on-site generation technology, which is used in more than 30 countries, visit their Web site, http://www.miox.com.
A total of 364 residents turned in 20,254 pounds of waste and other items as part of a recent Comprehensive Household Hazardous Waste Collection sponsored by the city of Rio Rancho’s Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful (KRRB) Division. The number of residents utilizing this collection is a 31 percent increase as compared to 2008. Beyond the 20,254 pounds of waste that was collected and properly disposed of by Rinchem, 53 Freon units were recycled by Alpha Appliance Recyclers, and 52 tires were sent to American Tire & Service for disposal. The next KRRB-sponsored event for residents, America Recycles Day, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the northeast parking lot of Wal-Mart, 901 Unser Blvd. For more information about KRRB and upcoming events please call (505) 896-8729, or click on the link below. KRRB is a division of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. [Additional info...]
Last month’s Trek for Trash event was a tremendous success with 18 tons of debris collected. The Trek for Trash is part of Gov. Bill Richardson’s challenge to clean up the state. Coordinated by New Mexico Clean & Beautiful and the city’s Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Division (KRRB), this event gives people an opportunity to work together with one goal in mind: to keep New Mexico clean and beautiful. More than 500 volunteers took part in Rio Rancho’s Trek for Trash on Sept. 26 which benefited city roadways, schools, parks, and open spaces. In addition, residents took advance of free use of the Waste Management landfill to dispose of 22 tons of trash. “KRRB appreciates the volunteers who took time from their busy schedules to greatly impact the overall appearance of the community,” said Barry Conant, program specialist for KRRB. The next KRRB-sponsored event for residents, a comprehensive household hazardous waste collection, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Santa Ana Star Center parking lot, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE. For more information about KRRB and upcoming events, please call (505) 891-5015 or click on the link below. KRRB is a division of the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. [Additional info...]
A new episode of “Cop Talk” is now airing on RioVision, the city of Rio Rancho’s public, education and government cable channels. In this latest installment, host Officer John Francis provides tips for parents including information on stranger danger, the Amber Alert System and the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. “Cop Talk” episodes air daily on RioVision - available to Cable One subscribers - on cable channel 15 at 11 a.m.; 3 p.m.; and 5:30 p.m. Channel 22 shows this program at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The intent of “Cop Talk” is to educate the residents of Rio Rancho about the different divisions of the Police Department as well as items of interest to all. Edit House Productions, LLC is the contracted service provider for the city’s RioVision cable channels. Episodes of “Cop Talk” are directed and edited by RioVision staff. Visit RioVision online by clicking the link below. [Additional info...]
Citizens now can obtain and receive information about the city of Rio Rancho on the popular social networking Web sites Facebook and Twitter. By utilizing these free sites, citizens can get city news, traffic and event information sent to them electronically. In addition, Rio Rancho’s Facebook page provides links to online city services, videos and additional information about the city. “By establishing a presence on Facebook and Twitter, the city of Rio Rancho is enhancing its overall communication efforts and making city-related information present on the Web sites people use regularly,” said Mayor Tom Swisstack. To sign up and follow the city using Facebook and Twitter, click on the Facebook and Twitter graphic links which can be found on the main home page. Facebook allows users to create and customize unique profiles which contain a variety of information. Users can receive messages when changes and updates to unique profiles are made. Twitter is a service that allows users to send and read other users’ updates which are known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters which are displayed on the user’s profile page and delivered to other users who have subscribed to receive them. The city's Facebook and Twitter pages will update automatically each time the city’s Web site has event information, traffic notices and news releases added.
Work is taking place on the Presbyterian Rio Rancho Medical Center. Learn more about this project by visiting Presbyterian's Web site.
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Development in Rio Rancho’s downtown City Center and Central Business District can now be viewed via two new Web cameras or webcams.
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Learn more about how to apply for federal stimulus funds and how this money will be spent. www.recovery.gov www.recovery.state.nm.us
A SUBWAY restaurant is located on the first floor of City Hall. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday (7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. breakfast/10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. lunch) and Friday (7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. breakfast/10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. lunch).
The Rio Rancho Police Department has teamed up with CrimeReports.com to provide maps that show where incidents in the city have occurred.
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New customer service and technical support center to be located in the downtown City Center.
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Click on the link for more information regarding Special Assessment District 7A
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The City of Rio Rancho has been named one of the 100 best places to live by Money Magazine in both 2005 and 2006. For more information about this recognition and to see where Rio Rancho ranked visit their Web site. CNN Money Magazine Web site
The Rio Rancho public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. They will reopen on Thursday, November 12.
This exhibition of acrylic and alkyd paintings include depictions of the Last Supper; Amish/Mennonite life; and landscapes of Ohio and Colorado.
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