City of Rio Rancho, NM Municipal Government

09/17/2026

CITY OF RIO RANCHO'S FOOD TRUCK FIESTA - CANCELLED!
Unfortunately, the City has made the decision to cancel this weekend's Annual Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Artisans Market due to the concerns with the weather, sudden rainstorms, and the low attendance these conditions may cause. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused but look forward to next year's City of Rio Rancho's Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Artisans Market. So, be sure to save the date - September 18, 2027.

09/17/2026

Sandbags are available for Rio Rancho residents at all City fire stations.

Empty sandbags may be picked up daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and are limited to 10 bags per household. Please note: only bags are provided; sand is not included.

Sandbags are located in the outdoor storage benches near the front entrance of each fire station and may be picked up without entering the station.

Available while supplies last.

📍Find Rio Rancho Fire Station locations and addresses: https://rrnm.gov/677/Station-Locations

09/17/2026

City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for volunteers to help make this year's Trunk or Treat a success!

🎃 See their post below for details on how to sign up.

CITY OF RIO RANCHO FALL FESTIVAL - TRUNK OR TREAT!
Take a break and celebrate Fall with the City of Rio Rancho at this year's annual Fall Festival & the new Autumn Artisan's Market at Campus Park. There will be live music, a costume contest, pumpkin carving, Food Truck Alley, Children's Cakewalk, and the ever-popular Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat Participants - VOLUNTEER YOUR TRUNK!
Saturday, October 24 from 6pm-8pm (Set-up time: 3pm-5pm)
Make sure you have enough candy to hand out to approximately 2,500 kids.
Rules: All entries must be decorated with a Halloween theme.
Only pre-packaged candy or treats are approved. All vehicle trunks must be registered. No electricity will be provided (but you can provide your own). No printed literature may be handed out. All items to be handed out must be appropriate for children. For safety, adult supervision required for all entries at all times. Judging is from 5pm-5:30pm.

You can register online for FREE at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rioranchoparksandrec/activity/search/detail/13284?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

09/16/2026

Save the date! 🎃

Rio Rancho's Fall Festival returns to Campus Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2–8 p.m.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned! We'll be sharing more details about this year's event in the weeks ahead.

09/15/2026

There are only a few days left to register for the Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Community Clean-Up! Join neighbors from across the City as we work together to care for the places we all share. Together, we can make a visible difference in our community and help keep Rio Rancho clean.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8–10 AM
✍️ Register by Friday, Sept. 18
Sign up: http://rrnm.gov/krrb

Individuals, families, neighborhood groups, businesses, and organizations are all welcome to participate. Registered volunteers will receive trash bags and personal protective supplies before the event.

We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Meet & Greet BBQ with the Rio Rancho Mayor and City Councilors!

We appreciate your time and the opportunity to hear from residents throughout the event.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders and others who showed extraordinary courage in the moments and days that followed.

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Just two more days!

Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, September 12, at Haynes Park (2006 Grande Blvd. SE) for a Meet & Greet BBQ with the Mayor and City Councilors. Enjoy a free hot dog and snacks while you connect with your neighbors and elected officials.

Plus, stop by the Pooch Plunge & Adopt-A-Thon at Haynes Pool from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dogs are invited to swim in the pool for $5 per dog (cash or check). Registration is onsite only, and vaccination requirements apply. Learn more: https://rrnm.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/3782

09/09/2026

The City of Rio Rancho is hiring! Join the Development Services Department and help shape the future of our community through work that supports planning, development, and the City’s continued growth.

👉 Visit rrnm.gov/jobs to explore open positions and apply today!

09/08/2026

Join us for our Governing Body meeting this Thursday, September 10, at 6 p.m. Items on the agenda include:

✅ Maverik Gas Station Site Plan Approval
✅ [Consent Calendar] Property Disposal Resolution — Library, Police Department & Financial Services

📍 City Hall Council Chambers
3200 Civic Center Cir NE

💻 Can’t attend in person? Watch the meeting online: https://rrnm.gov/2303/Watch-and-Download-City-Meetings



Also this week:
📢 Northern Boulevard Expansion – Phase B Virtual Public Meeting
📅 September 9 at 6 p.m.

Learn about the final design and planned improvements, ask questions, and provide comments. Meeting details: https://rrnm.gov/5067/Northern-Blvd-Expansion-Phase-B