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  2. Government

    1. Boards and Commissions
      1. Open Meetings Act Resolution/Policy
      2. Arts Commission
        1. 1% for the Arts
        2. Public Art Guide
      3. CIPCAC
      4. Investment Advisory Board
      5. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Advisory Committee
      6. Library Board
      7. Lodger's Tax Advisory Board
      8. Parks and Recreation Commission
      9. Planning & Zoning Board
      10. Public Infrastructure Advisory Board
      11. Senior Services Advisory Board
      12. Code of Conduct
    2. City Hall
    3. City History & General Information
    4. City Govt. Organizational Chart
    5. Code of Conduct
    6. Departments & More
      1. City Manager's Office
        1. ADA-Access for All
        2. City Center
        3. Citizen Survey
        4. Council-Manager Form of Government
        5. Comcast Expansion Project in Rio Rancho
        6. Ezee Fiber Expansion Project in Rio Rancho
        7. Report Rio Rancho
          1. Report Rio Rancho Home
          2. What is Report Rio Rancho?
          3. Downloads for Mobile Devices
          4. How to Use Report Rio Rancho Mobile
          5. Report Rio Rancho Frequently Asked Questions
        8. RR 360 Government Transparency
        9. RioVision TV
        10. Strategic Plan
          2023-2028 Strategic Plan Progress
        11. Special Districts
          1. Cabezon PID
          2. Mariposa PID
          3. The Village at Rio Rancho TIDD
          4. Stonegate Communities PID
          5. Stonegate Communities TIDD
          6. Lomas Encantadas/Enchanted Hills PID
          7. Broadmoor Heights PID
          8. Tierra Del Oro PID
          9. Los Diamantes TIDD
          10. Los Diamantes PID
        12. Sustainability Plan
        13. Title VI Plan
        14. Unreasonable Noise Rules & Regulations
        15. Website Feedback
      2. City Attorney
        1. Code of Conduct
        2. ADA-Access for All
        3. Tort Claim
      3. City Clerk
        1. Elections
          1. Voter Registration Information
          2. Past Elections Archive
          3. March 3, 2026 Municipal Election
            1. Unofficial Election Results
            2. Absentee Ballots and Voter Registration
            3. Candidate Guide
            4. Campaign Finance
            5. Election Board Officials
            6. Election Proclamation and Notices
            7. General Obligation Bond Questions
            8. Official List of Declared and Qualified Candidates
            9. Photo Identification Requirement
            10. Sample Ballots
            11. Voting Locations
        2. Business License/Registration Instructions
          1. Commercial Business Registration
          2. Home Based Business Registration
          3. Out of City Business Registration
          4. Limited-Time Business Registration
          5. Update Your Business
          6. Renew Business Registration/License
          7. Search for an Active Business Registration
          8. Resources for Businesses
          9. Residential Care Facility Business Registration
          10. Business Cancellation
          11. Solicitation Permit Packet
          12. Business License
        3. Boards and Commissions
          1. Open Meetings Act Resolution/Policy
          2. Arts Commission
          3. CIPCAC
          4. Investment Advisory Board
          5. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Advisory Committee
          6. Library Board
          7. Lodger's Tax Advisory Board
          8. Parks and Recreation Commission
          9. Planning & Zoning Board
          10. Public Infrastructure Advisory Board
          11. Senior Services Advisory Board
          12. Code of Conduct
        4. Governing Body Mtg. Agendas, Minutes & Video
        5. Public Records Requests
          Access Electronic City Records
        6. Archives/Documents
          1. Archives
          2. Document Center
        7. Municipal Code of Ordinances
        8. Homeowners and Neighborhood Associations
        9. Open Meetings Act Resolution/Policy
        10. Question Form
        11. Special Dispenser and Celebration Permits
        12. Code of Conduct
      4. Development Services
        1. Building Division
          1. Building Inspection Division Forms
          2. Outdoor Lighting Regulations
          3. Residential Inspection
            1. Electrical Inspections
            2. Building Inspections
            3. Mechanical Inspections
            4. Plumbing Inspections
            5. Additional Inspection Information
          4. Tenant Improvements
        2. Online Permits & Inspection Scheduling
        3. Short-term Rentals
          1. Operator Instructions
          2. Remit Lodgers' Tax
          3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
          4. Short-term Rental Complaints
        4. Engineering Development Division
          1. ROW Permits
            ROW Permits - Additional Information
          2. Curb & Gutter Cut Approval Request Form
          3. Design Criteria and Standard Details
          4. Development Process Manual
          5. DPM Drainage Report Requirements
          6. DPM Transportation/TIA Requirements
          7. Financial Guaranty Forms (Coming Soon)
          8. NPDES Stormwater Program
            1. Construction/Post-Construction Requirements
            2. Industrial Activities
            3. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
            4. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
            5. Resources
            6. Just for Kids
          9. Floodplain Management
        5. Code Enforcement
          1. Common Violations
          2. Complaints that are Not Violations
          3. Get a Permit
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Report Rio Rancho
          6. Municipal Code
          7. Abandoned Residential Property Registration
          8. Unreasonable Noise Rules & Regulations
        6. Administrative & Impact Fee Services
        7. CIPCAC
        8. Construction Start Info.
        9. Forms and Fees
          1. Building Inspection Forms
          2. Fee Schedule
          3. High Water Use Plant Species
          4. Impact Fees
          5. Planning and Zoning Division Forms & Fees
        10. Links
        11. Maps (Zoning)
        12. Development Process Manual
        13. Planning and Zoning Board
        14. Planning & Zoning Division
          1. Affordable Housing Study
            Affordable Housing Definitions, Data, and Maps
          2. Development Process Manual
          3. Plans
            1. Comprehensive Plan
              1. Community Meetings
              2. Provide Feedback
            2. Master Plans
            3. Specific Area Plans
              Special Committee for Specific Area Plans
          4. Current Projects
        15. Question Form
        16. Unreasonable Noise Rules & Regulations
      5. Financial Services
        1. Accounting Division
          1. Financial Statements
          2. Investment Policies
          3. Credit Card Acceptance Policy
        2. Alarm Permits/Fee
        3. Ambulance Billing
        4. Budget Reports & Information
          1. FY 26 Budget
          2. FY 25 Budget
          3. FY 24 Budget
          4. FY 23 Budget
        5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan
          2. CDBG Critical Home Repair Program
          3. Fair Housing
            1. Filing a Complaint
            2. Frequently Asked Questions
            3. Videos about Fair Housing
            4. Fair Housing Review and Understanding Violations
            5. Updated Fair Housing for Maintenance Staff
            6. Reasonable Acc. Under the Fair Housing Act
            7. HUD New Guidance on Fair Housing Harassment and...
            8. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan
            9. AFFH Fair Housing Assessment
        6. ICIP
        7. Purchasing Division
          1. Community Overview
          2. Doing Business with the City
          3. General Information About Bids / Proposals
          4. IFB/RFP Postings
            1. Procurement Methods
            2. Procurement Code
            3. Vendor Registration
            4. Approved Sole Sources and Emergency Procurements
        8. SAD Payment
        9. Question Form
        10. Online Payment
      6. Fire and Rescue
        1. About
          1. Command Staff
          2. Emergency Medical Services
          3. History and Future
          4. Specialty Teams
          5. Station Locations
          6. Training Division
        2. Annual Report
        3. Ambulance Billing
        4. Becoming a Rio Rancho Firefighter
        5. Burning Regulations
        6. Emergency Management & CERT
          1. Code Red Emergency Notification
          2. Citizen Corps Council
          3. Community Emergency Response Team
            1. CERT Training Program Agenda
            2. Rio Rancho CERT Training Schedule
            3. CERT Application
          4. Personal Prepardness
          5. Useful Links
          6. Volunteer Support Organizations
        7. FAQs
        8. Fire Marshal's Office
          1. Fire Inspections
          2. Plan Review
          3. Public Education
          4. Permits
          5. Fireworks Regulation & Safety
        9. Fire Safety
        10. Firework Regulations & Safety
        11. Regional Emergency Communications Center
      7. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Benefits
        3. General Information
          1. Employee Relations
          2. Labor – Management Relations
          3. Organizational Development
          4. Policies, Procedures, Systems & Records
        4. Code of Conduct
        5. Employee Intranet Site (Employee Forms, Etc.)
          Empower Hour Archives
        6. EEOP Statement Link
        7. Learning Management Systems (LMS)
        8. Question Form
      8. Information Technology
      9. Library & Information Services
        1. Library Home Page
        2. Access Your Account
        3. Using Your Library
          1. Interlibrary Loan
          2. Computer, Fax, Printing & Copier
          3. Meeting & Study Rooms
          4. Test Proctoring
          5. Local History Collection
          6. Twice Read Tales Bookstore
          7. Library Cards & Checkout Information
        4. Apps & Online Resources
          1. Helpful Information
          2. GetSetUp at Rio Rancho Public Library
        5. Children's Services
          Focus & Fun Afterschool at the Library
        6. Events & Programs
        7. Bookmobile
        8. Library Holds Pick-Up Lockers
        9. About RRPL
          Library History
      10. Municipal Court
        1. Community Services Guidelines
        2. Cost and Fees
        3. Court Schedule
        4. Court Records & Calendar
        5. Driver Improvement School Information
        6. General Information
        7. How to Clear a Bench Warrant
        8. How to Clear a Suspended License
        9. Observed Holidays
        10. Public Defender Guidelines
        11. Municipal Court Judge Biannual Finance Reports
      11. Parks, Recreation and Community Services
        1. About
        2. Active Net: Online Registration
        3. Rio Rancho Animal Resource Center
          1. City Animal Regulations
          2. Donating Pet Items
          3. Petfinder
          4. Spay-Neuter Resources
          5. Question Form
        4. Aquatics and Fitness Classes
          1. Aquatic Center
            1. Admission Fees
            2. Aquacise Schedule
            3. Background History
            4. Fitness Classes
            5. Hours of Operation
            6. Pool Rules
            7. Rental Fees
          2. Cabezon Pool
          3. Haynes Pool
          4. Rainbow Pool
          5. Swim Lessons
        5. Community Centers & Rec. Centers
          1. Cabezon Community Center and Park
            1. Cabezon Park Amenities
            2. Cabezon Pool
            3. Program & Event Brochure
            4. Rental Information
          2. Haynes Community Center and Park
            1. Park Amenities
            2. Pool
            3. Program & Event Brochure
            4. Rental Information
              1. Community Center
              2. Gazebo Area
              3. Northwest Area
              4. Rosko Field
              5. Rotary Barbecue Pavilion
              6. South Side Area
          3. Sabana Grande Recreation Center
            1. Program & Event Brochure
            2. Rental Information
          4. Star Heights Recreation Center
            1. Directions to Star Heights Recreation Center
            2. Program & Event Brochure
            3. Rental Information
          5. The HUB
            1. The HUB Amenities
              Rental Information
        6. Field Reservations
        7. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful
          1. Adopt-a-Spot
          2. Environmental Education
            Environmental Ed. Websites
          3. Illegal Dumping
          4. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful's Board
          5. Report Rio Rancho
          6. Sandoval County Landfill Information
            1. Green Waste, Compost & Mulch
            2. Sandoval County Free Landfill Days
          7. Tree Stewards Program
          8. Waste Management Services
            1. Green & Yard Waste
            2. TerraCycle
          9. Cleanups and Litter Reduction
          10. Yearly Volunteering Events
            1. The Great American Cleanup
            2. KRRB Fall Community Cleanup
        8. Kidszone Preschool
        9. Master Plan
        10. Memorial Programs
          Memorial Tree Program
        11. Observatory
        12. Parks, Bike Paths, Open Space & Trails
          1. A Park Above
          2. Alpine Xeric Park
          3. Ann Park
          4. Big Brothers Big Sisters Park
          5. Bosque Trail
            Bosque Access Points Signs
          6. Cabezon Park
            Recreation Center and Pool
          7. Camino Crossing
          8. Campus Park
          9. Canyon Park
          10. Cherry Open Space
          11. Cielo Grande Park
          12. Cielo Vista Park
          13. Clayton Meadows Park
          14. Clearview Park
          15. Dam Site 1 Bike Path
            Roadrunner Park
          16. Dog Parks and Dog Friendly Parks
          17. Enchanted Hills Park
          18. Enchanted Hills Path
          19. Gateway Park
          20. Havasu Park
          21. Haynes Park
            1. Community Center
            2. Pool
          22. High Range Park
          23. King Meadows Park
          24. Leon Grande Park
          25. Loma Colorado Park
          26. Los Milagros Park
          27. Los Montoyas Park
          28. Los Rios Trail
          29. Mariposa Park
          30. Mountain View Park
          31. Nicklaus Park
          32. North Hills Park
          33. Olympus Park
          34. Rainbow Park
            1. Pool
            2. Observatory
          35. Rio Rancho Sports Complex
          36. Rio Vista Park
          37. Roadrunner Park
            Bike Path
          38. Sabana Heights Park
          39. Sierra Norte II Park
          40. Sierra Norte Path
          41. Snead Park
          42. Sports Complex North
          43. Star Heights Park
            Community Center
          44. Sugar Park
          45. Trailhead Park
          46. Trailhead Trail
          47. Veja Baja Park
          48. Veterans Monument Park
            1. Purple Heart Monument
            2. Regional Public Safety Monument
            3. Regional Law Enforcement Officer Memorial
          49. Vista Grande Park
          50. Vista Hills Park
          51. Vista Sandia Park
          52. Water Wise Demonstration Garden
          53. Western Winds Park
          54. Willow Creek Trail
          55. Zia Park
        13. Parks and Recreation Commission
        14. Pickleball
        15. Program & Event Brochure
        16. Report Rio Rancho
        17. Rental Information
        18. Senior Services
          1. Senior Centers
            1. Meadowlark Senior Center
              1. Center Hours
              2. Frequently Asked Questions
            2. Broadmoor Senior Center
              Center Hours
          2. Activities & Registration
          3. Forms & Documents
          4. Hours & Location
          5. Meal Program
            Lunch Menu
          6. Rio Metro/Rio Transit
          7. Senior Resource Guide
          8. Senior Services Advisory Board
        19. Summer Camp
      12. Police
        1. Annual Report
        2. Becoming a Rio Rancho Police Officer
        3. Community Engagement
          1. Citizens' Police Academy
          2. Neighborhood Watch
          3. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Crime Victims Assistance Unit
          1. Victims Rights and Responsibilities
          2. RRPD CVAU/Sandoval County Collaboration
          3. Resource List
        5. Department SOP
        6. Online Reporting
        7. Regional Law Enforcement Officer Memorial
          Regional Public Safety Monument
        8. Records
        9. Rio Rancho Emergency Communications Center
        10. STOP (Safe Traffic Operations Program)
          1. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
          2. Violation Instructions
        11. Property Lookup
        12. Unreasonable Noise Rules & Regulations
        13. Crash Report Portal
      13. Public Works
        1. Department of Public Works
        2. City Projects
          1. About
          2. Current City Projects
            1. 19th Ave NE Reconstruction
            2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Plan
            3. Broadmoor Blvd Mill & Inlay Project
            4. Contracted Neighborhood Streets Improvement
            5. Hybrid Mill & Inlay Projects
              1. Hybrid Mill & Inlay - Phase III District 1
              2. Hybrid Mill & Inlay - Phase III District 4
              3. Hybrid Mill & Inlay - Phase III District 5
            6. Idalia Road Improvements Project
            7. Lema Road Reconstruction
            8. Neighborhood Streets Improvement Project (Annual)
            9. Sara Rd & Meadowlark Ln Reconstruction
            10. Unser Blvd Widening Construction
            11. Unser Blvd Widening Phase IIB
            12. Southern Boulevard Reconstruction
            13. Kim Road Improvements
            14. Rainbow Boulevard Connection
          3. Standard Details and Specifications
            1. Standard Details for Roads, Drainage, & Traffic
            2. Standard Plan Sheets
            3. Standard Details for Water and Wastewater
            4. Standard Construction Specifications
        3. Maps
          1. About
          2. Council District Maps
          3. Map Gallery
          4. GIS Data Download
          5. Maps to Download
        4. Road Work
          1. Current Road Work
          2. Right-of-Way
            1. Weeds and Litter
            2. Graffiti
            3. Land Coordinator
              1. Special Assessment District (SAD)
                1. Creating a Special Assessment District
                2. SAD Properties Available for Purchase
                3. Unit 11 Presentation
              2. Property Acquisition Process
              3. Property Disposition Process
          3. Roads
            1. About
            2. Dirt Road Maintenance
            3. Road Repair
            4. Road Sweeping
            5. Roundabouts
            6. Snow Removal
            7. Traffic
              1. Flashing Yellow Arrow for Left Turns
              2. Traffic Calming Policy
              3. Mid-Block Crossing Procedures
              4. Nuisance Parking Regulation Policy
          4. Statewide Road Conditions
        5. Forms
          Form Instructions
        6. FAQ
      14. Utilities
        1. Utilities Department
        2. Environmental Programs
          1. Backflow Prevention Program
            1. Apply to be a Backflow Tester
            2. Backflow Theft Prevention
          2. Education and Outreach Program
            1. Children's Water Festival
            2. Science Fairs and Expos
            3. A Day Without Water
            4. Fats, Oils, and Grease
          3. Industrial Pre-treatment Program
          4. Source Water Protection Program
          5. Waste Management Services
          6. Water Conservation
            1. Indoor Rebates
            2. Outdoor Rebates
            3. Xeriscaping
            4. Indoor Water Conservation Kit
        3. Water Services
          1. Customer Service
            1. About
            2. Apply
              1. Apply for Water Account
              2. Add Co-Applicant
              3. Bulk Fill Station
            3. Budget Billing
            4. E-Billing
            5. Finalize Water Account
            6. Pay Water Bill
              Water Assistance Programs
            7. Rates
            8. Water Assistance Programs
          2. Leaks
            1. Find and Fix Leaks
            2. Fire Hydrant Flushing
            3. Leak Letter
            4. Report a Leak
          3. New Construction
            Meter Request
          4. Private Well Program
          5. Water Quality Reports
          6. Water Resources Management Plan
            WRMP Citizen Survey Results
          7. Water Use Data
          8. Water Waste Complaints
          9. Watering Restrictions
          10. Lead Service Line Inventory
        4. FAQ
        5. Forms
          Form Instructions
        6. Newsletter
        7. Rates
        8. Rio Rancho Pure
        9. Tort Claim
    7. Elections
    8. Forms & Permits
    9. Governing Body
      1. Boards/Commissions
      2. City Council Districts
        1. District 1
        2. District 2
        3. District 3
        4. District 4
        5. District 5
        6. District 6
      3. Code of Conduct
      4. Council-Manager Form of Government
      5. Finance Reports
        1. Governing Body Biannual Finance Reports
        2. Municipal Court Judge Biannual Finance Reports
      6. Mayor Hull
        Biography
      7. Newsletter
      8. Meetings / Agendas
      9. Open Meetings Act Resolution/Policy
      10. Strategic Plan
      11. Watch and Download City Meetings
        Other Boards and Commissions
    10. Vision, Mission & Values
    11. Municipal Code
    12. Observed City Govt. Holidays
    13. RFP/IFB Postings
    14. Schedule of Fees
    15. Staff Directory
    16. Volunteer Program
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  3. Services

    1. ADA
    2. Abandoned Property Registration
    3. Alarm Registration
    4. Ambulance Service/Billing
    5. Animal Resources
    6. Code Enforcement
    7. Community Development Block Grant
    8. Development/Building Related
    9. Education
    10. Electric Service
    11. Emergency and Safety Programs
    12. Fair Housing
    13. Fire & Emergency Medical
    14. Floodplain Management
    15. Forms and Permits
    16. Gas Service
    17. Graffiti Removal
    18. Health Care/Hospitals
    19. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful
    20. Library and Information Services
    21. Maps
    22. Neighborhood Associations
    23. Other Government Offices
    24. Parks, Recreation and Community Services
    25. Police
    26. Postal Service
    27. Public Transportation
    28. Rio Rancho Emergency Communications Center
    29. RioVision TV
    30. Senior Services
    31. Social Security Office
    32. Streets and Rights of Way
    33. Traffic Signals & Street Lights
    34. Veterans Services
    35. Water Conservation
    36. Water/Sewer Services and Billing
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  4. Election

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  5. Doing Business

    1. Community Overview
    2. Doing Business with the City
      1. General Information about Bids/Proposals
      2. IFB/RFP Postings
    3. Development Tools/Incentives
      1. Job Creation
      2. Residential
      3. Retail
    4. Food and Beverage Tour
    5. GIS Map
    6. Retail Development
    7. Entrepreneurial Resources
      1. New Mexico Business Portal
      2. Sandoval County SBDC
      3. WESST Rio Rancho
      4. SCORE
    8. Business License/Registration Information
      Renew Business Registration/License
    9. Short-term Rentals
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    1. Access
      1. Budget Reports
      2. Business Registration Information
      3. Court Records
      4. Election Results
      5. Public Records
    2. Apply For
      1. Business Registration/License
      2. Employment
      3. Right-of-Way Display Permit
      4. Volunteer Program
      5. Special Dispenser/Public Celebration Permit
    3. Contact
      1. City Clerk
      2. Police Department
      3. Utilities Department
    4. Find
      1. Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Details
      2. Parks
      3. Parks & Recreation Program Event Brochure
      4. Pools in the City of Rio Rancho
      5. Prescription Trails
      6. Libraries
    5. Learn About
      1. Graffiti Removal
      2. Clearing a Bench Warrant
      3. Clearing a Suspended License
      4. Senior Services
    6. Report Non-Emergency Issues
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