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Sandoval County, New Mexico [est. 1903]
Sandoval County, New Mexico covers 3,716 square miles; population as-of of the 2020 census was 148,834.
includes the City of Rio Rancho, the county seat of Bernalillo, villages Corrales, Placitas, Cuba & Jemez Springs,
and the Native American pueblos of Cochiti, Jemez, San Felipe, Sandia Village, Santa Ana, Santo Domingo & Zia

flag of the State of New Mexico, est. 1925            map of Sandoval County inside New Mexico            official seal of Sandoval County, New Mexico

Sandoval County, New Mexico official website

Sandoval County [NM] Board of Commissioners
District 1 [Bernalillo, Corrales, Placitas] Katherine A. Bruch (D) [next election 11/2026]
District 2 [east Rio Rancho] Jay C. Block (R) [up for re-election 11/2024]
District 3 [west Rio Rancho & RR Estates] Michael Meek (R), vice chair [next election 11/2026]
District 4 [south Rio Rancho & RR Estates] David J. Heil (R), chair [up for re-election 11/2024]
District 5 [north county] Joshua Jones (D) [appt'd 1/2023, up for re-election 11/2024]

County Manager Wayne Johnson [appt'd 6/2020]
County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus [since 1/2019]
County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero [since 1/2021]
County Assessor Linda P. Gallegos [since 1/2019]
County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor [since 1/2021]
County Attorney Michael Eshleman [hired 6/2021]
former County Attorney Robin Hammer [retired 6/2021]
Community Services Director [Ms.] Jayme Espinoza [since 10/2022]

{ last update this section 9/2024 }

Sandoval County [NM] entry at Wikipedia
City Data website info for Sandoval County, NM
Democratic Party of Sandoval County, NM
League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico [est. 1948]
Sandoval County [NM] Travel & Business Links

seal of the City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico [incorp. 1981]
City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico :: "The City of Vision"
[est. 1961, incorp. 1981] ZIP 87124+87144+87174
Rio Rancho is the third-largest city in New Mexico, pop. 96,000 (2016 estimate), grew to 102,000 (2020 census).
3200 Civic Center Circle NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA 87144 + 505/891-5000

Rio Rancho, New Mexico official city websiteofficial Facebook homepage
Rio Rancho, NM entry at Wikipedia
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corp.
Rio Rancho [NM] Film Commission [est. 11/2006]
Rio Rancho [NM] City Center Project

Rio Rancho [NM] Parks & Recreation
Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce [est. 1980], 4201 Crestview Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber Community Foundation [est. 2007]
Rio Rancho [NM] C.V.B.

Rio Rancho Public School District [est. 1994], 500 Laser Road NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho High School [opened in 1997], 301 Loma Colorado Blvd. NEschool/teams logo
V. Sue Cleveland High School [opened in 2009], 4800 Cleveland Heights Road NE
Independence High School [], 480 Quantum Road NE

The ASK Academy public charter school [grades 6–12]
Central New Mexico Community College campuses in Rio Rancho's downtown area
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy public charter school [], 1330 Jackie Road SE
University of New Mexico satellite campus [] devoted to health sciences
Shining Stars Preschool [], 2100 Lincoln Street

not to be confused with:

logo for Calbee America Foods       logo for Rio Rancho brand food products
Calbee America, Inc. purchased Rio Rancho brand restaurant-style authentic Mexican products in 2020
the Smokewood Foods/Warnock Foods factory is located in Madera, California
Rio Rancho brand corn tostada bowls [avail 10/2020] 4-pack for $8.39
Rio Rancho brand white corn 6-inch tostada bowls [avail 2010] in restaurant size boxes

General Business Links

Aleitress Mobile Restrooms in Rio Rancho, NM
Bed, Bath & Beyond [closed 1/2020] at Plaza Rio Shopping Center in Enchanted Hills
Blue Door Realty, LLC property management company, 3791 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Crystal Clear Maintenance in Ranchos de Taos & Rio Rancho, NM
Data-Scribe® / VelaMira, Inc. [est. 2003] in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Intel® factory in Rio Rancho, NM
Italian-American Civic Association [], 1565 Stephanie Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM    DANGER!: website is infected with a hacker virus
New 2 You Thrift Store [open 6/2024], 1594 Sara Road in Rio Rancho, NM
Overeaters Anonymous [est. 1960] world HQ in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Kiwanis Club [], 160 Itasca Road in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open Mon-Fri 730am to 430pm   Rio Rancho Northwest Metro V.A. Clinic, 1760 Grande Boulevard, SE in Rio Rancho, NM   phone 505/896-7200
Rio Rancho Printing [est.1978], 408 Frontage Road NE in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
Rio Rancho Mail, Print & Ship [local chain], 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE #L Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Rio Rancho Recycling [est. 3/2012] - scrap metal, 110 Frontage Road NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Seasonal Magic [], 680 Quantum Road in Rio Rancho, NM   { closed }
INFO: club meets Tuesday at 12N at Rio Rancho Schools Training Center; the After Hours Club meets on the first and third Wednesdays at 530pm at Whiptail Eatery   Rotary Club of Rio Rancho [est. 1974] in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: recent meeting site is Lily and Liam Bistro   Rotary Club of Rio Rancho - Sunrise [est. 2007] in Rio Rancho, NM
Watermelon Mountain Ranch No-kill Animal Shelter [est. 1996] in Rio Rancho, New Mexico



THE BLOCK (originally The Boardwalk), in the Plaza @ Enchanted Hills Shopping Center
7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE (corner of NM Highway 528) in Rio Rancho, NM 87144
18,000 square foot indoor/outdoor retail & event compound fashioned from repurposed shipping containers
official groundbreaking in November 2022; official opening September 2024
official website • open 7 days 10am to 9/10pm

featuring a food truck alley, an upstairs bar, an outdoor stage, and 22 indoor vendor spaces;
among the regularly-scheduled activities are free yoga Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday,
live music Wed-Fri-Sun, and Brain Gang Trivia 7pm on Thursdays, outdoor movies at 8pm

The Boba Lounge [] • Facebook homepage

The Crepe Corner []

El Chamo Arabe Express - Venezuelan & Mditerranean food []

KüKri chicken tikka tenders []

Link Link jewelry wholesaler [] • Facebook homepage

Los Tacos del Rey [] • Facebook homepage

Lotus & Lemongrass []

Mini Bar []

Mint Noodle Bowl []

Stackers Burger Co. []

Suga Suga ice cream shop []

Tavern On The Green []

Thicc On The Block [] Detroit & New York style pizza

The Top of The Block bar []

Tuxberry & Whit [] - greeting cards, stationery, gifts, art prints & textiles

. . . and seven more vendors (9/2024)

food truck         food truck         food truck
Food Truck Alley at The Block {outdoor space for up to 25 vendors}
Aces Fry Guys food truck [] - chicken, fish & shrimp
Busy Bee Frozen Custard []
Craft Q barbecue food truck []
Latte Corazón - hecho con amor
Pop Pop's Italian Ice [est. 1997, mobile units 2018]
Sourpuss Lemonade food truck [] • Facebook homepage
Umami Moto food truck [est. 2022]
WOW WOW hand-crafted lemonade []

{{ last update this section 9/2024 }}


Construction Business Links
Roadrunner Asphalt [est. 1980?], 7820 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico


ä      Food & Beverage Links      ä
Rio Rancho C.V.B. 2023 Dining Guide [12/2022]
City of Rio Rancho Food & Beverage Tour [updated 6/2024]

Rio Rancho, NM establishments that are now CLOSED
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in February 2010  Black Olive Wine Bar & Grill [2009-2011], 3301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM  { closed }
Crazy Bomb Cups Ice Cream & Desserts #2 [7/2021-3/2023], 1690 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Dahlia's Central Mexican Cuisine [est. 2008] 2003 Southern Blvd. #116 in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
INFO: open 7 days 11am-9/10pm  Davido's Pizza & More, [], 2418 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
El Agave Mexican [], 1520 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM   {{ closed? >> E404 }}
Inn at Rio Rancho & Conference Center and Toro Bar & Grill, 1465 Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { closed }
Little Anita’s Express New Mexican/Mexican Restaurant [], 2335 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
Mac’s Steak In The Rough Fast Food/Drive Thru [local chain], 2401 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { location closed }
Mad Max's BBQ [5/2008-9/2010], 1600 Sara Road in Rio Rancho, NM   { closed }
The Outlook Café & Bistro, 2500 Parkway Blvd. #104 in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
GOLD STAR: nicely cooked ribeye steak on chewy sandwich roll, many options including cheese whiz  Philly Steaks #2, 355 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { closed }
Rub-N-Wood BBQ [?-1/2016], 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico   { closed }
The Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant [1983-6/2013] in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }
The Stack House BBQ [9/2016-closed], 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM   { closed }
TAO Chinese Bistro [closed 2019], 3301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM   { website given up }

INFO: open 7 days 1030am-9/10pm for root beer & floats & burgers  A&W Root Beer [chain est. 1923] Store #70077, 1011 Rio Rancho Blvd. NE {SW corner Southern Blvd.} in Rio Rancho, NM
Aldo's New York-Style Pizzeria [est. 1978, renamed 2013], 1690 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Alicea's NY Bagels & Subs • real. local. fresh. [], 1009 Golf Course Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill [chain], 4100 Ridge Rock Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 9am-10pm  Arby's [chain ] Store #5668, 3351 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open Tuesday-Sunday 7am-1pm   The Bagel [], 3301 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
Baja Mexican Food, 2003 Southern Blvd. SE, #115 in Rio Rancho, NM
Baskin-Robbins Store #BR-353785, 2345 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
BBQ Shack, 5519 Luna Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM  ? status unclear
Best Lee's Restaurant [open 2/2006], 2003 Southern Blvd. SE #127 in Rio Rancho, NM
this is a food truck    Big Boss Blue Sky Kitchen [est. 2020], 3001 Southern Blvd. {partnered with Brew Lab 101} in Rio Rancho, NM
Big D's Smokehouse BBQ, 1719 Avenida Comunidad SE in Rio Rancho, NM  ? status unclear
Bill's Backyard Barbeque, 1513 Salt River Loop NE in Rio Rancho, NM  ? status unclear
INFO: open 7 days 6/7am-10pm  Blake's Lotaburger [local chain est. 1952] Store #65, 2100 Unser Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6/7am-10pm   Blake's Lotaburger [local chain est. 1952] Store #66, 1400 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Bob's Burgers [local chain], 2312 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
serving 12 in-house beers on tap, root beer, hard cider, wine & selected cocktails   Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Co. [est. 6/2019], 3301 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-10pm, drive-thru to 11pm/12M  Burger King [chain est. 1954] Store #10702, 1830 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 530am-9pm, drive-thru to 12M  Burger King [chain est. 1954] Store #4511, 1500 Rio Rancho Drive in Rio Rancho, NM
Burrito Express [est. 2/1984], 1592 Sara Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Café Bella Coffee - Your Neighborhood Craft Espresso Cafe [est. 2012], 2115 Golf Course Road SE {with free wi-fi}
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in June 2006   Canty's Backwoods Smokehouse & Real Pit Bar B Que [est. 2006], 1520 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM  ? status unclear
INFO: open 7 days 7am-11pm  Carl's Jr. [chain est. 19??], 751 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Castle Coffee [], 1330 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM and Cornerstone Coffee Roasters
BLACK STAR: brewery operation is done well, but website and restaurant are badly-managed  15 in-house craft beers on tap  INFO: Happy Hour 2pm-6pm Tue-Fri = $1 off all drinks  Cazuela's Mexican Grill and Brewery [est. 2017?], 4501 Sara Road SE {east of Highway 528} in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
INFO: closed Sunday, open Mon-Sat  BLACK STAR: corporate policy is to discriminate against minorities  Chick-Fil-A [chain est. 19??], 1058 Unser Blvd SE (at Southern) in Rio Rancho, NM
this is a food stand  The Chile Lady Food Stand in Albuquerque & Rio Rancho, NM
Chili's Grill & Bar [chain], 1001 Unser Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days Noon-9pm   The Chill Zone Frozen Yogurt [], 4320 Ridgecrest Dr SE, Suite B1 in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 1030am-8pm   Church's Texas Chicken [chain est. 19??], 3801 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Cold Stone Creamery Store #22936 [], 1121 Unser Blvd. SE (at Southern), #121 in Rio Rancho, NM
roasted in small batches at Oval Dogs Coffee in Rio Rancho  Cowboy Max Coffee [est. 2020] in Rio Rancho, NM  they are on TikTok
Dagmar's Specialties, 2704 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
INFO: open 7 days 11am-9/10pm   Dairy Queen [chain] Store #1285, 2116 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 24/7  Del Taco [chain est. 19??], 1101 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Delectable Baking Co. [], 2740 Northern Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Denny's [chain] Store #249617, 1446 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Dion’s Pizza [chain], 4101 High Resort Blvd SE (near Target) in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
Dion's Pizza [chain], 1502 Unser Blvd SE (near Rust Hospital, near Cabezon) in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
Domino's Pizza [] Store #6527, 2415 Southern Blvd SE, Suite 101 (just west of Nicklaus Drive) in Rio Rancho, NM
Domino's Pizza [] Store #6507, 3575 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE, Building 112 (corner of Enchanted Hills Blvd.) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 1030/1130am-9pm   Double Dragon Chinese cuisine, 4405 Jager Way NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Dulce River Bakery and Cafe, 4405 Jager Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM • HQ in Santa Fe   they are on Facebook
Dunkin' Donuts [chain est. 1950], 1197 Rio Rancho Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 5am-10/11pm   Dutch Bros Coffee [chain, opened early 2020], 2121 Unser Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 5am-10/11pm   Dutch Bros Coffee [chain, opened Fall 2020], 1440 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-2pm   Einstein Bros Bagels [chain], 1908 Wellspring Ave SE #100 in Rio Rancho, NM
Federico's Mexican Food [chain based in Phoenix, AZ], 1590 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Filiberto's Mexican Food [local chain], 1600 Sara Road in Rio Rancho, NM
Fiiz Drinks [chain est. 2014 in Utah], 3301 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 11am-10pm   Five Guys Burger & Fries [local chain est. 19??], 1121 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 11am/12N-930/10pm   Heaven Dragon Restaurant [], 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Hi Boba [local chain est. 2018], 2003 Southern Blvd SE, Suite 105-106 in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
serving 20 beers on tap, hard cider, selected cocktails  The Hopper pub & pizzeria [], 4500 Arrowhead Ridge Drive in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
INFO: open Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-3pm (breakfast served between 9am-3pm)  Hot Tamales New Mexican Kitchen [], 1520 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-12M   Jack In The Box [chain est. 19??], 3609 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-9pm   Jersey Mike's Subs [chain est. 1956], 1121 Unser Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Jerusalem Taste of the Holy Land [], 1690 Rio Rancho Blvd SE #B in Rio Rancho, NM
Joe's Pasta House [est. 1999], 3201 Southern Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NMNMgastronome reviews 2007-2022 + 2024
K'Lynn's Southern & Cajun Fusion + Catering [est. 2015], 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 1030am-10pm   Kentucky Fried Chicken [chain est. 19??], 2003 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
World Famous Laguna Burger [est. 2005], 2401 Rio Rancho Blvd. (next to Latitudes gas station) in Rio Rancho, NM
Lily and Liam Bistro [est. 5/2019], 1751 Rio Rancho Blvd NE, Suite 100 in Rio Rancho, NM
Little Caesars Pizza [chain est. 1959] Store #8389, 701 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Little Caesars Pizza Express [chain est. 1959] Store #11623, 1475 Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
The Local Brewhouse [], 300 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10/11pm   Long John Silver's [chain est. 19??], 1011 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE {SW corner Southern Blvd.} in Rio Rancho, NM
Albuquerque Mensa Holiday Dinner held here in 12/2019  M'Tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant [], 1908 Wellspring Ave SE (at Unser) in Rio Rancho, NM
Ma's Tea House [], 3575 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE #B106 in Rio Rancho, NM = still open?
INFO: open 6am-11/12pm  McDonald's [chain est. 19??] Store #31973, 3626 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 545am-11/12pm   McDonald's [chain est. 19??] Store #7712, 1390 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 6am-11/12pm   McDonald's [chain est. 19??] Store #14673, 2109 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 530am-11/12pm   McDonald's [chain est. 19??] Store #39595, 2151 Northern Blvd NE (SW corner at Unser) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 11am-10/11pm  Menchie's Frozen Yogurt [chain est. 7/2007], 1101 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Namaste Cuisine of India & Nepal [est. 2008], 1580 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Nomadic Nutrition [], 4015 Peggy Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
Nori Ramen and Sushi Bar [open 10/2017], 2003 Southern Blvd SE, Suite 116 in Rio Rancho, NM
O Sushi aka Sushi King [], 1121 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
O'Hare's Grille & Pub [est. 3/1996], 4100 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: closed six days for roasting, cafe is open only Saturday 8am-1pm  Oval Dogs Coffee & Tea [est. 2009], 661 Quantum Road #13 in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 11am-9/10pm   The Paleta Bar [local chain], 2003 Southern Blvd SE, Suite 118 in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10/1030am-1030/11pm  Panda Express [chain est. 19??] Store #?, 801 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Papa John's Pizza [chain], 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake Pizza Store #45643 [], 7820 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho, NM
the Adventurous Diners group of Albuquerque Mensa met here in September 2011  great food, amazingly-low prices  INFO: open Mon-Fri for lunch 11am-230pm, dinner 430pm-8pm; open Saturday 1pm-8pm; serves wine & beer  Pho Bar Vietnamese dining [opened 2011], 3301 Southern Blvd. SE #502 in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open Tue-Sun 10/11am-8pm, closed Monday  Pho Garden Vietnamese Grill [], 1751 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE #106 in Rio Rancho, NM
Pińon Coffee House [est. 1994], 1761 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Pizza 9 Pizza & More [local chain est. 10/2008], 900 36th Place in Rio Rancho, NM = closed?
Pizza Hut [chain est. 1958], 4405 Jager Dr NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Pizza Hut & Wing Street - Panorama Heights [chain est. 1958], 2608 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Pizza Hut [chain est. 1958], 4225 Crestview Drive (next to Target) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 11am-830/930pm  Poké Serrano - locally-owned, Asian-Latin fusion restaurant [], 3755 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10pm  Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen [chain est. 19??] Store #241314, 4100 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
PP&T BarBq LLC [est. 2008], 1371 Peppoli Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 9am-1/2am  Raising Cane's [chain est. 1996] Store 868 [open 2023], 2006 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Grande Beef Jerky Co. [], 2345 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open M-F 5am-4pm, Sat-Sun 7am-2pm   Rise + Roast drive-thru donuts & coffee #2 [], 2011 Unser Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Saigon 2 Restaurant [], 2003 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10pm  Schlotzsky's Deli [chain est. 19??], 1701 Rio Rancho Drive in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 530/6am-8pm  Scooters Coffee [chain est. 1998], 2200 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 11am-12M/2am; broad food menu; 16 Gold Crown billiards tables  Slate Street Billiards Bar & Grille [est. 1998, new owners 6/2016], 2003 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 1030am-12M  Slim Chickens Fast Food/Drive Thru [chain est. 2003], 1909 Wellspring Avenue SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-12M/1am   Sonic Drive-In [local chain est. 19??] Store #4273, 2321 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10pm   Sonic Drive-In [local chain est. 19??] Store #2833, 1800 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 730/9am-5/6pm  Squeezed Juice Bar #2 [], 1751 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE #103 in Rio Rancho, NM
Starbucks Coffee [chain est. 1971], 1810 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Starbucks Coffee [chain est. 1971], 115 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Starbucks Coffee [chain est. 1971], 951 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Starbucks Coffee [chain est. 1971] inside Albertsons Market, 7800 Enchanted Hills Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Stripes Burrito Co. [local chain est. 19??], 2510 Southern Blvd. SE (near 26th Street) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 8am-9pm   Subway [chain est. 19??], 7800 Carr Way NE #104 in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 8am-930pm   Subway [chain est. 19??], 2345 Southern Blvd SE, #C9 & C10-A in Lariat Square in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 8am-10pm   Subway [chain est. 19??], 4320 Ridgecrest Dr SE Ste B2 in Rio Rancho Marketplace in Rio Rancho, NM
this is a food stand   Sugar Bee's Sweets [], 1400 Deborah Road SE, #B in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
Sunset Nutrition [], 3575 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE #B120 in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
The Sweet Cup #2 - desserts • boba • coffee [], 3755 Southern Blvd SE (next to Poké Serrano) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10pm   Taco Bell [chain est. 19??], 1099 NM 528 SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 10am-10pm, happy hour sun-thu 3-6pm   Taco Cabana Mexican-inspired food [chain est. 1978], 2041 Unser Blvd. in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 8am-6/10pm   Taco Mex Y Mariscos [], 2335 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Tap N Taco [], 1120 Pat D'Arco Hwy in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: dining room hours Mon 3-10pm, Tue 12N–10pm, Wed 3-10pm, Thu 830am–10pm, Fri 3-10pm, Sat & Sun 9am–10pm  Tenpins & More [est. 1983], 1416 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
they also operate a food truck   Thai Cuisine [], 4000 Barbara Loop SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Thai Taste & Sushi [open 2022?], 7820 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Turquoise Desert Taproom Grill & Bar [], 4405 Jager Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM   they are on Facebook
broad food menu; nine handmade in-house beers on tap, plus Brewer's Specials  Turtle Mountain Brewing Company #1 - South [est. 1999], 905 - 36th Place SE in Rio Rancho, NM
broad food menu; nine handmade in-house beers on tap, plus Brewer's Specials  Turtle Mountain Brewing Company #2 - North, 7835 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-940pm  Twisters Burgers and Burritos [local chain est. 1997] Store #264088, 2435 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 7 days 6am-840pm  Twisters Burgers and Burritos [local chain est. 1997] Store #264244, 4101 Ridge Rock Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Upscale Burgers & Shakes - Rio [est. 7/2021, moved 5/2023], 1520 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Viet Rice [], 1340 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Village Inn [chain], 1741 NM 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Weck's Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant [local chain est. 7/1991], 1620 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Wendy's [chain est. 1969], 827 Unser Blvd. SE (at Southern) in Rio Rancho, NM
Wendy's Santa Ana [chain est. 1969], 4200 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE (at NM Highway 550) in Rio Rancho, NM
Wendy's [chain est. 1969], 233 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 24/7   Whataburger [local chain est. 1950] Store #1095, 4196 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 24/7  Whataburger [local chain est. 1950], 2151 Unser Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Whiptail Eatery [], 355 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
Whispering Bean Coffee Bar #2 [], 1100 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE #B (next to Tap n Taco) in Rio Rancho, NM
INFO: open 11am-11pm/12M  Wingstop - The Wing Experts [chain est. 1994] Store #2254, 4300 Ridgecrest Drive SE in Rio Rancho, NM

Lodging
hotels & lodging
Panorama Apartments [remodel of RR Inn, opening 2022], 1465 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Center, 1465 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE   { closed }


Broadcast Media
Team Broadcasting KQTM 101.7FM ESPN sports radio [], 4131 Barbara Loop SE #202 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
KDSK Oldies Radio 1240AM/92.9FM radio station [], 4041 Barbara Loop SE #A in Rio Rancho, New Mexico


Print Media


Arts & Artists & Culture
J & R Vintage Auto Museum in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho Art Association
Rio Rancho Historical Society [revived 9/2009]


Legal Cannabis Links
New Mexico, USA Cannabis Industry Links Page
Altitude Cannabis Dispensary - Rio Rancho [est. Spring 2022], 1100 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE in Rio Rancho, NM
PurLife Cannabis Dispensary Rio Rancho [], 1000 Golf Course Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Seven Clover Cannabis Dispensary [], 1670 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive SE #A in Rio Rancho, NM
Ultra Health Cannabis Dispensary Rio Rancho [chain], 3851 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
Urban Wellness Cannabis Dispensary - Rio Rancho [], 1660 NM Highway 528 / Rio Rancho Drive NE #105 in Rio Rancho, NM
Verdes Cannabis - Rio Rancho [cchain est. 2010], 2320 Grande Blvd. SE #B in Rio Rancho, NM


Cinema Links
Cinemark's new 12-screen location [ann. 6/2012, planned for Spring 2013 opening] in Rio Rancho, NM was not built
INFO: building purchased 8/2022 by Legacy Church, movies will continue as before  Premiere Cinemas 14 [opened June 2011 as '100% digital'], 1000 Legacy Parkway (Southern & Unser) in Rio Rancho, NM

Lionsgate Movie Studio in Rio Rancho, New Mexico { deal expired 11/2008 }
INFO: advertising agency, multi-media video prodn  Edit House Prodns ['], 640 Quantum Road NE in Rio Rancho, NM


Events
Rio Rancho Events Center [open 10/2006], 3001 Civic Center Circle in Rio Rancho, NM


Rio Rancho Food Truck Friday [May-Aug 2023] at Rio Rancho [NM] Regional Chamber of Commerce   hours: 4pm to 730pm
Taste of Rio Rancho restaurant promotion event [Feb 2015 = #5] at Santa Ana Star Center
Rio Rancho Pork & Brew Festival [#16 = July 2019] at Santa Ana Star Center
INFO: 12N-4pm on 18 August 2024   annual Sunday Is Funday [#19 = August 2024] at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Mayor's Gala [Oct 2019 = #16] at Santa Ana Star Casino
Galloping Goat Pumpkin Patch [est. 2009 - October only] in the Upper Parking Lot of the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, NM
Taste of Rio Rancho - local food expo [est. 2011] at Rio Rancho Events Center, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico   year-long member page on Facebook


Sports & Recreation Links

Club Rio Rancho shut down back in 2016 because of financial troubles and has been vacant since. A few years after the closure, it was purposely set on fire. And now, the deserted course is covered in coyotes. But the eyesore could soon be changing. The developer of Mesa Del Sol acquired 250 acres of Club Rio Rancho from the bank and is looking to bring new life to the city of vision.

INFO: features include trampoline court, foam pit, ninja obstacle course, dodgeball, basketball, airbag, open 9/10am-6/8/10pm  Elevate Trampoline Park [chain ], 3301 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho, NM
L.A. Stunts Training Center in Rio Rancho, NM
defunct Scorpions hockey team [1996-2009] of Rio Rancho, New Mexico
INFO: dining room hours Mon 3-10pm, Tue 12N–10pm, Wed 3-10pm, Thu 830am–10pm, Fri 3-10pm, Sat & Sun 9am–10pm  Tenpins & More - bowling & billiards [est. 1983], 1416 Deborah Road SE in Rio Rancho, NM


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