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Rio Rancho

LAND AREA
Rio Rancho encompasses a distance of
more than 100 square miles.
POPULATION
2015 U. S. Census estimate 94,171

EDUCATION
Rio Rancho Public Schools

GOVERNMENT

Rio Rancho is governed by six council mem-
bers, elected from six separate districts and a Once home to the 90,000-acre Koontz Ranch and 500 head
mayor elected at-large. Councilor districts are of cattle, present-day Rio Rancho encompasses an area of
subject to election every four years. No term more than 100 square miles and is home to more than
limits exist in Rio Rancho, and all governing 90,000 residents.
body offices are non-partisan. Governing
Body members serve with minimal financial Currently the hub of Sandoval County and the state’s
compensation. third-largest city, Rio Rancho is among the fastest-growing
Recognized as the ceremonial head of Rio communities in the nation. With 320 days of sunshine
Rancho’s city government, the mayor annually, affordable homes, and one of New Mexico’s
presides over Governing Body meetings and finest school districts, Rio Rancho is the community of
represents the city in intergovernmental
relationships. The mayor exercises legislative choice for many New Mexico families.
and administrative powers, and serves a
four-year term, and casts a vote only in the
event of a tie vote in the Governing Body. City Clerk City Manager

The City Clerk has the following The City Manager is appointed by the
District 1
Jim Owen, Councilor responsibilities City Council and is the Chief Administra-
Orderly processing of legislation
District 2 Custodian of public records tive Officer of the city. The City Manag-
Dawnn Robinson, Councilor er coordinates the implementation of
Administraiton of business registra
District 3 tion and licensing Governing Body policy decisions and
Cheryl Everett, Councilor the initiation of all intergovernmental
Codification of the City Code
District 4 Clerk to the Governing Body operations of the City.
Marlene Feuer, Councilor The City Manager is responsible for
Administration of public elections
District 5 the direction of the various depart-
Jennifer Flor, Councilor Stephen Ruger, City Clerk ments and guidance in the implementa-

District 6 (505) 891-5004 FAX (505) 994-2557 tion of the mandates of the Governing
David Bency Body.
Keith Riesberg, City Manager
Greggory D. Hull, Mayor
(505) 891-5002 FAX (505) 891-7274
Rio Rancho City Hall

To reach your Councilor: 3200 Civic Center Circle NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Call 505.891.5004 505.891.5000 TTY: 505.891.1365
Visit: rrnm.gov www.rrnm.gov

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