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Rio-Rancho is located in Sandoval County, with a small portion extending into northern Bernalillo County. It is the third-largest and fastest growing city in New Mexico. The estimated population is 76,000 residents. Rio Rancho is only 15 minutes from Albuquerque's city center, but even closer to the actual city limits. It's approximately 50 minutes south of Santa Fe. The Rio Rancho area was originally part of the Alameda Grant which was founded by the Spanish in 1710. By the early twentieth century, much of the land grant had been sold to land investment companies. A land development company purchased 55,000 acres in the early 1960s and built a housing development called "Rio Rancho Estates." The population grew tenfold between 1970 and 1980, and the City of Rio Rancho was incorporated in 1981. Numerous museums, art galleries, boutiques and fine restaurants are located in the area. Rio Rancho is home to the annual Pork 'N Brew BBQ State Championship, complete with continuous live entertainment, fun jumps, pig races, and lots of good food. The town also hosts the annual Park N the Park car show, which is open to vehicles of 1980 and earlier. Other attractions include the world famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the New Mexico Jazz Workshop and Old Town Albuquerque.

Surrounding areas: Corrales, New Mexico (3.6 mi), Bernalillo, New Mexico (6.6 mi), Albuquerque, New Mexico (11.1 mi), Sandia Mountains, New Mexico (13.7 mi), Sandia Park, New Mexico (18.2 mi), South Valley, New Mexico (18.3 mi), Cedar Crest, New Mexico (19.9 mi)

Rio Rancho Vacation Rentals




Rio Rancho Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Best Western Inn Rio Rancho Inn & Conference Cente1465 Rio Rancho DrRio Rancho, NM (505) 892-1700
Days Inn Of Rio Rancho4200 Crestview DrRio Rancho, NM (505) 892-8800
Extended Stay America2608 The American Rd NWRio Rancho, NM (505) 792-1338
Extended Stay Deluxe2221 Rio Rancho BlvdRio Rancho, NM (505) 892-7900
Hilton Garden Inn - Albuquerque North/ Rio Rancho1771 Rio Rancho BlvdRio Rancho, NM (505) 896-1111
Ramada Limited4081 High Resort BlvdRio Rancho, NM (505) 892-5998
Super 8 Motel4100 Barbara Loop SeRio Rancho, NM (505) 896-8888
La Posada De Albuquerque125 2ND St SWAlbuquerque, NM4.8 mi.(800) 777-5732
Oakwood Worldwide @ San Miguel Del Bosque9180 Coors Byp NWAlbuquerque, NM5.5 mi.(800) 255-5259
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa1300 Tuyuna TrailSanta Ana Pueblo, NM7.1 mi.(505) 867-1234
Days Inn Bernalillo107 N Camino Del PuebloBernalillo, NM7.2 mi.(505) 771-7000
Holiday Inn Express Bernalillo119 Bell LnBernalillo, NM7.2 mi.(505) 867-1600
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites5401 Alameda Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM7.5 mi.(505) 797-2291
Ramada LTD5601 Alameda Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM7.6 mi.(505) 858-3297
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque/North Bernalillo210 N Hill RdBernalillo, NM7.7 mi.(505) 771-9500
Comfort Inn & Suites5811 Signal Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM7.8 mi.(505) 822-1090
Staybridge Suites5817 Signal Avenue NEAlbuquerque, NM7.8 mi.(505) 266-7829
Marriott Pyramid North5151 San Francisco Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM8.4 mi.(505) 821-3333
Crossland5020 Ellison St NEAlbuquerque, NM8.8 mi.(505) 343-1100
Hampton Inn-Albuquerque N5101 Ellison St NEAlbuquerque, NM8.8 mi.(505) 344-1555
La Quinta Motor Inn San Antonio5241 San Antonio NeAlbuquerque, NM8.9 mi.(505) 821-9000
Baymont Inn & Suites-albuquerque N7439 Pan American Fwy NeAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 345-7500
Country Inn & Suites7620 Pan American Hwy NEAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 823-1300
Hampton Inn7433 Pan American Fwy NeAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 344-1555
Hilton Garden Inn/Journal Center5320 San Antonio Drive NEAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 314-0800
Homewood Suites By Hilton Albuquerque Journal Center5400 San Antonio Drive NEAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 998-4663
Howard Johnson Express-n7630 Pan American NeAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 828-1600
Motel 68510 Pan American Fwy NeAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 821-1472
Nativo Lodge6000 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 798-4300
Quality Suites5251 San Antonio BlvdAlbuquerque, NM9.0 mi.(505) 797-0850
Studio 6 Albuquerque - North #60294441 Osuna Rd NeAlbuquerque, NM9.1 mi.(505) 344-7744
In Town Suites-Albuquerque4676 Commerce Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM10.0 mi.(505) 342-2800
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites5050 Jefferson Street NEAlbuquerque, NM10.1 mi.(505) 944-2222
Best Western Executive Suites4630 Pan American FwyAlbuquerque, NM10.2 mi.(505) 830-0900
Red Ross Inn1635 Candelaria Rd NeAlbuquerque, NM11.2 mi.(505) 344-5311
Motel 12001 Candelaria NeAlbuquerque, NM11.3 mi.(505) 884-2826
Clubhouse Inn & Suites Albuquerque1315 Menaul Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM11.5 mi.(866) 345-0010
Albuquerque Days Inn2120 Menaul Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM11.6 mi.(505) 884-0250
Comfort Inn Midtown2015 Menaul NEAlbuquerque, NM11.6 mi.(505) 881-3210
Fairfield Inn By Marriott1760 Menaul Rd NeAlbuquerque, NM11.6 mi.(505) 889-4000

Rio Rancho Weather & Climate

North Central New Mexico has a climate that is usually sunny and dry with relatively low humidity. Brilliant sunshine defines the region, averaging more than 300 days a year. At times there are periods of mid and high-level cloudiness. Extended cloudiness is rare. The region has four distinct seasons, but the heat and cold are mild compared to the extremes that occur more commonly in other parts of the country. Occasional snowfalls are possible but usually melts by mid-afternoon. Spring is unsettled, often windy and cool, but is the driest time of the year. Summer daytime highs range from the upper 80s to the upper 90's, and low 60s to low 70s overnight. North Central New Mexico's climate is classified as arid.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 47°F 19°F 0.37 in. -
February 55°F 23°F 0.30 in. -
March 62°F 28°F 0.71 in. -
April 70°F 34°F 0.46 in. -
May 79°F 42°F 0.65 in. -
June 88°F 50°F 0.65 in. -
July 90°F 57°F 1.38 in. -
August 87°F 57°F 1.78 in. -
September 81°F 49°F 0.97 in. -
October 70°F 35°F 0.81 in. -
November 56°F 25°F 0.74 in. -
December 48°F 19°F 0.46 in. -

Rio Rancho Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Double Eagle Ii airport (AEG) located about 11 miles southwest of Rio Rancho in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located approximately 39 miles northeast of Rio Rancho in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Moriarty airport (0E0) located roughly 41 miles southeast of Rio Rancho in Moriarty, New Mexico, and finally the Grants Milan Municipal airport (GNT) located around 70 miles west of Rio Rancho in Grants, New Mexico.

Rio Rancho Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cliff's Amusement ParkAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Santa Ana Golf ClubBernalilloNM6.5 mi.
Arroyo del Oso Golf CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Championship Course at the U of New MexicoAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Isleta Eagle Golf CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Ladera Golf CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Los Altos Golf CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Paradise Hills Golf ClubAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
Puerto Del Sol Golf CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
University of New Mexico North CourseAlbuquerqueNM13.4 mi.
PaaKo Ridge Golf ClubSandia ParkNM18.7 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Sandia PeakAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.
Pajarito MountainLos AlamosNM46.8 mi.
Ski Santa FeSanta FeNM49.7 mi.
Sipapu Ski AreaVaditoNM84.2 mi.
Angel FireAngel FireNM109.2 mi.
 
State Parks
San Gabriel State ParkNM13.5 mi. 
Rio Bravo State ParkNM18.3 mi. 
 
Museums
FOOD MuseumAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Pueblo Cultural CenterAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Albuquerque Museum of Art and HistoryAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Anderson - Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon MuseumAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and ScienceAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Science)
National Atomic MuseumAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(Technology)
Albuquerque MuseumAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.(History)
Bradbury Science MuseumLos AlamosNM46.8 mi.(Science)
Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta FeNM49.7 mi.(Art)
Institute of American Indian ArtsSanta FeNM49.7 mi.(Art)
Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture MuseumSanta FeNM49.7 mi.(Art)
Museum of International Folk ArtSanta FeNM49.7 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Albuquerque Biological ParkAlbuquerqueNM13.1 mi.


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