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About Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Rio Rancho was developed as Rio Rancho Estates by developer AMREP in the 60’s and 70’s. AMREP developed 91,000+ acres of New Mexico Land northwest of Albuquerque and marketed it as a retirement community to people mainly in the eastern US. Rio Rancho Land is platted into approximately 112,000 home sites and commercial lots. During the 60’s and 70’s AMREP sold more than 75,000 lots in “Rio Rancho Estates” to thousands of individuals throughout the country.

Rio Rancho is now the fastest growing city in New Mexico and is dubbed the "City of Vision". Rio Rancho has a population of over 70,000. The City of Rio Rancho planners made a decision a few years ago to build a new "Downtown" and chose a parcel of Real Estate in the middle of Rio Rancho. The new Rio Rancho “City Centre” will be a modern and dynamic downtown and already has a state of the art Arena (Santa Ana Star Center), the Rio Rancho City Hall, and will soon have the CNM (Community College) and UNM Campus, and a full service UNM Hospital.

The Rio Rancho Real Estate market is dynamic and complex as land is plentiful. Rio Rancho lots can start at $3,000 for a ½ acre, but “buildable” lots close to services will range from $30000 to $150000 depending on location and availability of utilities. Rio Rancho Homes are some of the best values in the metro Albuquerque area. Some of the nicest master planned communities in New Mexico, including Cabazon and Loma Colorado, are in Rio Rancho. With the great amenities to community offers; Rio Rancho is a great place to call home!

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Golf's Best Kept Secrets: 10 Great Golf Cities

Thank you to Livability.com for their wonderful article showing the Albuquerque Metro Area placing 3rd in "Golf's Best Kept Secrets".

3. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Surrounded by the stunning Sandia Mountains, golf courses in Albuquerque add lush splashes of green to the sunny New Mexico scenery. One of the best mixes of traditional golf greens with native landscapes is Sandia Golf Club, located on the grounds of Sandia Resort & Casino. The club has the distinction of being the longest course in all of New Mexico, at 7,779 yards, and features two lengthy par fives that measure more than 600 yards apiece – at 630 and 610 yards. Another top venue in Albuquerque is Isleta Eagle Golf Course, which includes 27 holes designed around three lakes. Twin Warriors Golf Club at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa has 18 holes that are set along grassy knolls and ridges. The fairways are lined with juniper and pinon pine trees, and the course is graced with interesting eroded land areas called arroyos.

For a full interactive map of golf courses in and around Albuquerque, click here.

Golf's Best Kept Secrets: 10 Great Golf Cities Livability

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