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We are working hard to provide you with more information and access to your beautiful city.  Thank you for your patience during this exciting digital construction phase of Rio Communities history.   We are pleased to provide you with greater transparency and a way to connect the community.

The City of Rio Communities is a progressive community with a diverse history and culture that is striving for a clean,

safe and productive city through dedicated leadership.

The City will partner with citizens and businesses to make this a quality community of choice for living, working and leisure activities.

We are working hard to provide you with more information and access to your beautiful city.  Thank you for your patience during this exciting digital construction phase of Rio Communities history.   We are pleased to provide you with greater transparency and a way to connect the community.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Meets in Council Chambers 
every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month @ 4:00 pm

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The City of Rio Communities was incorporated in 2013.   It is a city of nearly 5000 people located along the east side of the Rio Grande River in southeastern Valencia County. Rio Communities is part of the Albuquerque Metro area is about 45 minutes from the Albuquerque International Airport and downtown Albuquerque.  Rio Communities is close enough for easy access to Albuquerque but far enough away to provide a more competitive cost of living and cost of doing business. The median home value for Q2 2013 in Rio Communities was $116,500 compared with $177,000 in Albuquerque.

In central New Mexico, the Rio Grande supports a cottonwood-willow riparian forest (commonly referred to by its Spanish name, bosque) and associated wetlands that are invaluable for sustaining wildlife and a supply of water for irrigation.  In the past, many wetlands were converted to agriculture and, more recently, impacted by urbanization.

Situated between the Chupadera Mountains to the west and the San Pascual Mountains to the east, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 to provide a critical stopover for migrating waterfowl. The refuge is well known for the tens of thousands of cranes, geese, and ducks who winter here each year.

During spring and fall migration, the 57,331-acre refuge is a spot to rest and refuel for many birds as they follow the Rio Grande through the woodlands which hug the riverbanks, called bosque. 

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Click here to visit the Rio Communities Economic Development website

Due to Covid-19

Economic Development Commission
Meets in Council Chambers  
every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @ 10:00 am

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The City of Rio Communities

is recruiting for a Police Chief

The position requires responsible experience in a variety of police functions including supervisory duties with five (5) years at the command level equivalent to a supervisory position with the City of Rio Communities or other agencies. Other requirements are a NMLEA Certification, U.S. Citizenship, valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license,
The review of applications will be on January 20, 2022.

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.  Full job description and application available at www.riocommunities.net.  MUST send Resume and completed job application email: admin@riocommunities.net mail: 360 Rio Communities Blvd., Rio Communities, NM 87002. Competitive Salary DOE City of Rio Communities is an EOE.

PUBLIC NOTICE

INSPECTION AND COMMENT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-92 – AN ORDINANCE SUPERSEDING OR REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-88 DATED: August 14, 2023.  CHAPTER 04, ZONING CODE

public hearing Notice:

Legal Description: UPC: 1009027460338000000; Tract: B1B S: 21 T: 5N R: 2E 0.4963 ACRE 1995 SPLIT (MULTI PURPOSE CENTER), 351 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN

The City of Rio Communities has an opening for the position for CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN in the City’s POLICE DEPARTMENT.

See Job Description for full requirements and representative duties.

Pay commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus benefits.

Application and Job Description are available from Municipal Clerk’s Office, 360 Rio Communities Blvd., Rio Communities, NM 8702, tel. #505-861-6803 or on the City’s website at www.riocommunities.net.

Applications and resumes will be accepted until position is filled. The City of Rio Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Rio Communities Council Special Business Meeting

City Council Chambers - 360 Rio Communities Blvd

Rio Communities, NM 87002

Friday, December 29, 2023, 6:00 PM

Agenda

Please silence all electronic devices.

Mayor - Joshua Ramsell
Mayor Pro Tem - Margaret R. Gutjahr
Council - Arthur Apodaca, Lawrence R. Gordon, Jimmie Winters

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Consent Agenda
   1. Regular business meeting minutes
      1. Special Business Meeting – November 29, 2023
      2. Regular business meeting – December 11, 2023
      3. Joint Special Workshop with planning & zoning – december 12, 2023
   2. accounts payable
6. Public Comment

If you wish to speak during the public comment session, the Council will allow each member of the public three (3) minutes to address the Council. Both the public and Council will follow rules of decorum.  Please state your name and where you live. The public shall direct comments to the Mayor.  Comment(s) will not be disruptive or derogatory.

1. Manager Report
   1. chamartin & San lucas nmdot drainage project
   2. zoning code update
2. Council Discussion
3. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – appointment to fill vacant planning & zoning commission seat
4. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – to increase deputy clerk, public works supervisor and public works worker from 35 hours a week to 40 hours a week
5. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – Resolution No. 2023-25, annual budget amendment #01 (fiscal year ending june 30, 2024)
6. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – Resolution No. 2023-26, Travel policy
7. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – Resolution No. 2023-27, open meetings act
8. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – Resolution No. 2023-28, governing body code of conduct
9. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – Resolution No. 2023-29, official holidays
10. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – consulting services for municipal clerks office
11. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision – agreement between valencia county and the city of rio communities for the purpose of providing housing and care of adult persons arrested by the city of rio communities or sentenced to detention or confinement pursuant to the jurisdiction and authority of the city of rio communities municipal court
12. Discussion, Consideration, and Decision –intergovernmental services AGREEMENT BETWEEN the county of valencia and the city of rio communities for law enforcement protection
13. Adjourn

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