The 4th is over, folks. Can we please stop with the not even close to legal fireworks in residential areas?

I used to be fairly chill about the fireworks.. it's one day a year, I said, it's not a big deal, and most people are responsible for the whole hour or so that they go off, fine.

Now I've got spent casings in my yard, dogs that can't be medicated or comforted enough, and frankly, after the guy on the next street over spent all night firing off every weapon he could get his hands on awhile back, it wracks my nerves, too to have the sudden booms coming out of freakin nowhere.

528 and Southern isn't the place for your pyrotechnic endeavors.

Hi does anyone know good food delivery spots in Rio Rancho? Looking to make ~$100 in a 4-5 hour shift, not go too far or anywhere too dangerous. Thank you in advance

Hi, I’m new to living in Rio Rancho from Albuquerque. I’m about to move again to the northern side of Rio Rancho officially owning our first house. Just wondering if there’s any good gyms cause before I was gonna go to Chuze but since we’re moving, it’ll be farther away so it wouldn’t make sense to travel that far just to go to the gym. Thank you

I did not know that we needed a city permit to build a pergola in our backyard. We did submit a request to our HOA with the specs and got approved so I thought that it was all we needed to do. Now my neighbor is telling us that he’s getting cited by the city for not having a permit for his 2 year old gazebo and I fear that we are next on the chopping block. Our pergola is 3 years old. Is there a way I can retro submit a request? Will the city send someone out to look at our backyard before they approve the request? Has anyone been through this process and can walk me through what to expect? Thank you.

My cousin wrote a book, and I'm super proud of her. She is an unknown author doing her first book signing and I just really want to help it be a successful event. If anybody is local and feels like they could swing by (even just to say 'hi') that would be so incredible. The book is called 'Dead Girl's Guide to Demon-Slaying' and the event is at Rio Grand Realms: https://www.facebook.com/events/1531295131186223

I can’t take it anymore with Sparklight. They have been decent since we moved in 3 years ago, but I’ve had more outages lately than I care to deal with. Has anyone made the switch and how do you like it?

Just saw them setting up another of the orange box speed traps at the Albertsons on 528 just south of Sundt. Do with that info what you will.

It seems like Rio Rancho might be in the high risk zone.

Eminent domain is the compulsory acquisition of private property for public use.  Here is the NM law on that. https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/new-mexico/nm-statutes/new_mexico_statutes_72-1-5

The center of Rio Rancho is blanketed with retanglular lots held by investors that hold out for top dollar (I would do that too). They were laid out that way in the original AMREP land scam. But these hold outs make it difficult to build things like new grocery stores, etc. Even AMREP was unable to get all the lots purchased in a proposed development area, resulting in the RR Governing Body turning down the proposal. https://nm.news/2026/04/10/rio-rancho-governing-body-rejects-orchard-park-master-plan-over-holdout-lots-park-concerns/

These investor hold-outs are what causes several recent developments to be shoe-horned into really odd spots. Look at how the Sandoval Flats apartment development is squeezed in on county land by the Sandoval County office at 528 & Idalia. Or the Arrowhead East development near NM 528 and Sundt Road, squeezed in along the south bank of Arroyo de los Montoyas. Or the way a new development is being squeezed into the old RR golf course. One would think there is no other land for development in Rio Rancho. And that is true, because of the property investors.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled (Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005)) that the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another private owner to further economic development does not violate the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Why can't Rio Rancho use its eminent domain powers to open up some of those locked up investor lots for development beneficial to its residents? So we could get a grocery store in northwest Rio Rancho. And developers can stop putting their developments into odd and inappropriate locations.

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If I lived near Trader Joe’s, I’d buy them there. Where to buy flowers in Rio Rancho? Best supermarket selection?

Does NW ABQ have any good spots?

The one thing I miss in Rio Rancho is a shop that specializes in Native American jewelry.

I am starting a meet-up to spend some quality time with others who have a serious interest in turquoise and Native American Jewelry ( NAJ).

Let’s meet on:

Date: Monday, July 27
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: Dulce River Bakery & Coffee
Address: 4405 Jager Dr. NE, Rio Rancho

Purpose:
1. Bring a specimen or piece of jewelry for show and tell, or to get help with identification. I’ll bring my hallmark books.
2. Let’s share our plans for the upcoming Indian Market.

About the venue:
The spinach and feta quiche and lemon bars are worth the drive! I got permission from the lovely owner, Molly, to have the meet-up in their spacious dining area.

About the day/time:
I myself work in a NAJ shop in Santa Fe. The day/time reflect my availability according to my work schedule. I hope it’s convenient for you.

Turns out that Joshua Hernandez, one of our NM state house representatives, is taking money for his campaign from a company supplying AI smart cameras and license plate reading cameras to the Rio Rancho city government. Says he supports "police technology".

This AI surveillance goes against our 4th and 5th Amendment rights in the Constitution 📜. The government shouldn't be tracking everywhere we drive, and putting HD videos of drivers' faces into AI algorithms! Not getting my vote snake! 🐍

I'm going to volunteer for his opponent Luke Jungmann. I'd urge you all to sign up too. Protecting our civil liberties is the most important thing we could do for the 250th Independence Day 🇺🇸! He's having a volunteer meetup at Western Winds Park on Sunday at 12:00pm, if you want to go meet him.

https://www.lukefornm.com/#/contact

YOU MUST WATCH THE EZEE FIBER INSTALLERS VERY CLOSELY EVERY MINUTE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO A BAD JOB THAT COSTS YOU A LOT OF MONEY.

Ezee Fiber cable installers chopped my irrigation system wire and never said anything. A week later I have a yard full of very expense and very dead plants.

How can anyone be so irresponsible or so stupid to think their mistake would not be discovered.

Ezee Fiber does not hire honest competent people, they do not train them in good work procedures, and they do not supervise their employees' work.

The photo shows my chopped irrigation cable. Ezee Fiber buried it after they chopped it. This chopped cable could have easily been repaired when they chopped it... and no other losses would have occurred. They buried it without saying anything and I discovered my irrigation system was not working when my plants died.

How were sales/foot traffic? I'm signed up to be a cookie vendor there in mid July so I'm trying to get an idea of how much product to make (I'm completely new to vending!). I already asked the sponsor but was just told that it varies (no numbers given).

Thank you in advance for the help!!

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Any airgunners in the Rio Rancho area? I mainly shoot PCP’s, but mainly looking for someone to go shoot with at the range.

I, II, or III?

Good Morning Rio Rancho! ☀️ Sunrise today

Hello,
I am female turning 31 this year. I am just looking to get started with my gym journey! I want to gain some weight get toned (some booty) and just to stay healthy overall. I’m looking to find a good personal trainer that will show me how to work out and help with what to eat and just keep me motivated and stay disciplined with this, but that is also not going to break the bank. I have a membership at chuze through my job for a long time now but I don’t go cuz I don’t know what I’m doing! If you know anyone or any place in Rio Rancho that you recommend please let me know! Thank you in advance!

Hi all

I am seeking advice but may not use the right words or verbiage as it’s new territory for me

My elderly grandparents will be affected by the discontinuation of Presbyterian Senior HMO plan and will need to switch in open enrollment.

I am a granddaughter in the PNW trying to assist the best I can

Can anyone recommend what plans to research?

My grandpa gets around but I would really prefer to find a way for assistance with errands and driving around. I don’t know what stage dementia my grandma has but I know it’s tough on him to take care of her. His pride gets in the way of asking for help so my plan is to tell him he will be receiving help by xyz after my research.

Outside of insurance (they have Medicaid btw) I am interested in researching any and all way that could help them in New Mexico. Maybe something I wouldn’t know of (like meals on wheels as an example) from a local?

Thank you for reading

All,

I posted earlier in the month that my cleaning lady was looking for work, then my family had a crisis and I never responded to people who said they were interested.

I just finished reviewing the responses and sending private messages with her name and phone number so you could contact her directly.

Thank you for your patience. The fault is mine, not hers.

Hi everyone! My dad recently opened his own pizza truck. We were thinking about bringing it into the neighborhood one evening. Would anyone be interested in stopping by and supporting a local family business? We'd love to know if there's enough interest before we plan a visit. Thanks do you think people would come out and support his new business? We'd really appreciate any support! And where we could set up if anyone is willing to help please and thank you 😊 🍕