Considering its beginnings, Rio Rancho has come a long way. Now a "City of Vision" they are delivering on the goods. At one time considered a land scam, Rio Rancho has really done well for itself. Buildings in Rio Rancho are generally less than 40 years old - an anomaly in New Mexico with rich culture and a long history.

The people who live in Rio Rancho have chosen to live here and in the last few years Rio Rancho, dubbed “The City of Vision”, has seen phenomenal growth. Between 1961 (the year I was born) and 1977, AMREP sold more than 75,000 lots in “Rio Rancho Estates” to thousands of people in other parts of the country. In 1970, Rio Rancho welcomed their 500th family's move to town, and built the Rio Rancho Golf and Country Club. In the early '80's, they recognized the need for employers and established an economic development department and began working to recruit businesses and industries. They were fortunate to entice Intel Corporation into building a Fab in 1981 - a homerun! It's not just my opinion that Intel Corporation had a major economic impact on the City and propelled it forward. I was also fortunate to work for Intel Corporation for a few years in recruiting, so I know first hand what a wonderful community partner they have been and continue to be to Rio Rancho. Currently, Rio Rancho is reported to have almost 80,000 residents and growing quickly --- expecting to be at 125,000 by 2010 (!). ...ahhh, which leads me to say, there's plenty of investment opportunity in Rio Rancho and in Rio Rancho Land in particular.

Rio Rancho made a decision to build a "Downtown" and chose a parcel of Real Estate in the middle of Rio Rancho. Out of the ground sprouted a first class Event Center (by far the nicest arena in New Mexico) where The New Mexico Scorpions Hockey team plays. Opened in late 2006, they are now booking many touring productions, sporting events, concerts, and community events. Next door the new Rio Rancho City Hall is located along with an already fully leased office building. Rio Rancho has done extremely well planning and executing their new downtown and has attracted major employers as well as an area where The University of New Mexico and the Central New Mexico Community College have committed to build campuses. The University of New Mexico campus is scheduled to have 12,000 students so I project student housing, fun shops and retail will follow. One of the more exciting companies that will be in this area is Lionsgate Entertainment. They are building a movie studio since New Mexico has such a fantastic climate and acceptance of the movie industry. Watch for me on the big screen, I had the opportunity to be an extra in a film that was shot here last year. Also in the works is a “Main Street” so they will truly have a downtown.

Homes and Real Estate in Rio Rancho are still among the most affordable in the Albuquerque metropolitan area but have changed quite a bit in just the last few years. AMREP built almost exclusively for many years. Now, you'll find many developments from leading local, regional, and national home builders -but also many custom homes on 1/2+ acre parcels. There are many opportunities for finding just what you're looking for in Rio Rancho from tradition style homes to Southwestern motif.

Some of the things I love about Rio Rancho include the the All-American Soap Box Derby, Haynes Park which is affectionately called the "red, white and blue" park by my children, their Oktoberfest celebration, the Twinkle Light Parade, the Pork 'n Brew BBQ Cook-off, the High Resort Sports Complex and some of their locally owned restaurants.

Rio Rancho is a young and growing community that is moving toward being the most visionary city in New Mexico and with Rio Rancho Land being plentiful, I expect the growth to continue for many years.

Rio Rancho includes the friendly communities of Alegria Active Adult, Cabezon Communities, Chamisa Hill Country Club, Ciello Grande, Corrales Heights, Desert Ridge, Diamond Ridge, Enchanted Hills, Greystone Ridge, High Resort Community, Loma Colorado, Lomas Encantadta, Los Rios, Mariposa, North Hills, Northern Meadows, Quail Ranch, Rio Rancho City Centre, Rio Rancho Country Club, Rio Rancho Estates, River's Edge, Santiago Community, Sara’s Meadow, Stonegate, Trinity Estates, Unit 17, Vista Entrada, Vista Hills, Vista Montibella and Willow Trace. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in any of these fine communities, call Tracy Venturi. It's About You.

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