Rio Rancho UNM Campus Getting Hospital

ABQjournal West_News: RR Campus Getting Hospital: "The University of New Mexico's physicians have agreed to team with a Texas company to build a 75-bed for-profit hospital in Rio Rancho.
In an interview with the Journal, UNM Health Sciences Center Executive Vice President Paul Roth said Wednesday the hospital should open on the UNM Rio Rancho campus in 2010 and will have enough capacity to expand to 150 beds. The hospital will cost about $150 million to build."

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Rio Metro Considering Expanding Options

ABQjournal West_News: Rio Metro Considering Expanding Options: "Dial-a-ride transit service, neighborhood circulator buses, direct-express routes for commuters, bus connections to Rail Runner Express train stations and another high-capacity bus route, possibly on San Mateo Boulevard are among the options being explored under a regional transit plan being considered by Rio Metro.
Rio Metro, the transit district that covers Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia counties, will hold more meetings this evening to let the public weigh in on the plan. Meetings have been held on the plan since October."

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Rio Rancho Mayor sets positive tone at State of the city address

We are thrilled to see how the new mayor of Rio Rancho has really hit the ground running. Over the past few years there has been quite a bit of turmoil in the city management and it's nice to see Mayor Swisstack pushing to get things going again. I feel that in the past year the city has been in a lull but with the new administration in place things should really start picking up with the many projects that need to get done. It's going to be difficult for the city to put together cohesive master plans because of the antiquated planting. But so far I give the mayor kudos for setting positive tone and really trying to move the city forward.
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Here's a summary from the Observer article...

The Observer Online: "Mayor Tom Swisstack gives credit to the people of Rio Rancho for its growth.

“It’s really because of people like you,” Swisstack told the 400 or so gathered at the NAIOP ‘State of the City’ address on Monday, “that has made Rio Rancho the fastest growing city in New Mexico.”

To say that Swisstack is determined to put Rio Rancho on the map would be an understatement. He is not happy with Rio Rancho being the third largest and fastest growing city in New Mexico with 10,000 residents. Swisstack’s goal, according to his address on Monday, is for Rio Rancho to be the second largest city in New Mexico and to be aggressive in establishing economic diversity within city limits, not being content to use services available in west Albuquerque."

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Rio Rancho Development moves forward

The Observer Online: "The Rio Rancho city council unanimously approved six planning and zoning requests at its council meeting on May 14."

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Rio Rancho Homes - Astante Villas Features Paired, Side-By-Side Homes

ABQJOURNAL HOMES: Astante Villas Features Paired, Side-By-Side Homes: "DR Horton, which bills itself as “America's Builder,” is determined to provide innovative residential design for master-planned communities. The builder's new Astante Villas community at Rio Rancho's Cabezon Communities lets home buyers choose to live in ways different from the suburban norm of one house, one family, one yard.
Instead, DR Horton's Astante Villas is a gated community featuring “paired” houses, what once might have been referred to as town homes or duplexes. Make no mistake, however, these are comfortable single-family homes that just happen to be built along a common property line in the middle. The result is a community in which public common green space is more prevalent than individual yards. It's a reality that makes many new homeowners smile as they spend weekend afternoons doing something other than yardwork."

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Rio Rancho's New Hospital - A Hospital for a New Century

Hospital for a new century - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Hospital for a new centuryPresbyterian gets to imagine its Rio Rancho hospital from the ground up. It has taken the opportunity to apply a raft of new approaches to the design process."

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North Hills - Cherry Road Project Meeting

The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM - Cherry Road Project: "The City of Rio Rancho's Public Works Department will be hosting an open house regarding the Cherry Rd. rehabilitation and roundabout project.

This meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Rio Rancho City Hall in the Governing Body Chambers. The open house will extend from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to inform citizens of this proposed project and obtain their input. This project will include the reconstruction of Cherry Rd. from the Unser Blvd. Frontage Rd. to 10th St. and changes to Cherry Rd. and 17th Ave. to create a roundabout intersection. Information about pedestrian / bicycle accommodations, impacts to traffic and storm drain improvements will also be provided."

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CNM Picks Architect for Rio Rancho Campus

ABQJOURNAL BIZ: CNM Picks Architect for Rio Rancho Campus: "Plans for a Central New Mexico Community College campus in Rio Rancho took a step forward recently with the awarding of the first major architectural contract.
A CNM committee picked Albuquerque-based SMPC Architects over four other bidders, some with national or international connections, to land the $1.2 million contract to produce a campus master plan and design the first building."

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North Hills Trimming Its Lawns

ABQjournal West_News: North Hills Trimming Its Lawns: "The North Hills Neighborhood in Rio Rancho is undergoing a major face-lift.
The neighborhood, in conjunction with the city of Rio Rancho Water Conservation and Hilltop Landscape Architects and Contractors, is working on a water conservation project that began in October.
The North Hills neighborhood, which is one of the top 10 private water users in Rio Rancho, is trying to reduce its water usage by 30 percent within the next 10 years, said Victor Rodriguez with Hilltop Landscape, which is designing the yards."

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New Mexico Wildcats - Free tickets for Kids!

The New Mexico Wildcats: "It's 'School's Out' night at the Wildcats this Tuesday, May 20, 2008 against the Arizona Adrenaline. Each child will get a free ticket and admission into the game with each adult paying full price in the Family Seating, Kid's Corner Seating,"

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Future College Campuses In Rio Rancho

Future College Campuses for Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho will soon have two higher educaion schools to call it own. Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College and the University of New Mexico (UNM) West will occupy sites near the new Rio Rancho City Centre. CNM has a 40 acre site and plans to be open for students in the spring of 2010. UNM already has 200 acres of Rio Rancho Land and has started the design process amd is finalizing the funding.
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Rio Rancho - More water? More wells.

More water? More wells. - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Rio Rancho City Manager Jim Payne says there's no need to worry yet about the booming burg's water supply.
He said the city's wells are pumping at about 75 percent of their capacity, producing roughly 12,000 acre-feet of water per year. But the city has the authority to pump up to 28,000 acre-feet, and it can drill new wells as needed up to that limit.
So while nerves might have frayed in some cases due to the timing or expense of new water lines, Payne said the ultimate supply of water is adequate for a lot more growth. The city says water needs will be satisfied for all of the large projects now under way or contemplated."

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Meet Gary Gelinas, Player Signing Tuesday - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News

Meet Gary Gelinas, Player Signing Tuesday - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News: "[RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The New Mexico Scorpions are inviting everybody to meet Gary Gelinas, the new President and General Manger for your professional hockey team. The 'Meet and Greet' will take place on Tuesday, May 13th at the Santa Ana Star Center's VIP Lounge starting at 1 p.m.
In addition, the Scorpions will have a live contract signing of a returning player to the upcoming season's roster. The public is welcome to be in attendance for this special day."

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Public to Weigh In On Transit in Rio Rancho

ABQjournal West_News: Public to Weigh In On Transit: "The community will be able to weigh in on future transportation services at a series of public meetings, including two in Rio Rancho next week, on the Rio Metro draft regional transit plan.
The purpose is to obtain public input regarding the three levels of transit service options that are up for consideration, according to a Mid-Region Council of Governments news release.
Rio Metro is a regional transit service planning effort under way in Sandoval, Bernalillo and Valencia counties, the release says.
The draft plan offers the public options for three levels of service. Each service option proposes a 'mix' of transit services, according to the release."

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Rio Rancho Lot for Sale. U20 B7 L3

Excellent opportunity. Half acre just North of the New High School site in Rio Rancho, and just East of the new Rio Rancho City Center.
From Paseo del Volcan and Westphalia. North on Westphalia to Progress (follow signs to Watermelon Mtn Ranch). West on Progress 2/10 mi (past WMR) to Allemande Rd, South to Evergreen, West to Gordian, South to Lot.

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Pulte Homes organizes Bosque spruce up

Pulte Homes organizes Bosque spruce up - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Pulte Homes is spearheading cleanup projects near the Willow Creek area of the Bosque in Rio Rancho.
The company partnered with Rio Rancho's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Friends of Rio Rancho Open Space for various projects, which include minimizing potential fire hazards, removing non-native species and tumbleweeds, and grooming trails."

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Presbyterian unveils Rio Rancho hospital - New Mexico Business Weekly:

Presbyterian unveils Rio Rancho hospital - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Presbyterian Healthcare Services laid out its plans Monday for a full-service hospital in Rio Rancho due to be completed by fall 2010.
The $200 million project, which will break ground this summer on 66 acres east of Unser Boulevard and north of Black Arroyo Boulevard, was built in response to population growth in Rio Rancho. Presbyterian projects that the population west of the Rio Grande will exceed that to the east by 2045; currently, 121 patients a day travel across the river to go to hospitals on the east side."

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Rio Rancho Real Estate Home Sales – April 2008

These statistics are averages for all Residential Detached Homes Sales. This report includes the Rio Rancho Real Estate Market areas of 140, 141,150, 151, 152, 160, 161, and 162. View the Rio Rancho MLS Areas map for more location information.

Number of Homes Sold	Listing Price	Home SqFt.	Listing $ Per SqFt.	Days On Market	Selling Price	Selling $ Per SqFt.
(86)	$226,055	1970	$114	117	$219,996	$111

 

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