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RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Residents are flocking to Market Street Friday for their grand opening, but the chamber says more is coming down the pipeline for this part of town.

“People were here this morning lined up to get in the store, we’ve had constant traffic throughout the store. Everybody seems to be having a great time,” said Sidney Hopper, president of United Family.

Residents in Rio Rancho couldn’t wait to experience the new Market Street for themselves.

“We have been looking forward to this day for a long time, I actually had it on my calendar on my iPhone, so we were here early,” said Virginia Gianni, a Market Street shopper.

“I mean we’ve been twice already this morning, and it was beautiful, it was huge! The food court looked amazing, BBQ, noodle bar, fresh bakery, fresh sushi,” said Jordan, another Market Street shopper.

Shoppers KOB 4 spoke with say a one-stop shop like this has been needed for a while in this growing part of town near Rust Medical Center. Now, they don’t have to travel as far to get their groceries or a quick meal.

“Definitely being a parent that has kids in athletics, this is going to be a quick pickup for them to eat and take it to the fields, or take it to the wrestling room. So I am really excited about that,” said Natasha Orona, a Market Street shopper.

We also caught up with some people filling up after getting their shopping done.

“I came up, and I saw the price on the store, and it’s wide open, plenty of pumps out here so I thought, ‘Gosh I’ll gas up here as well.’ It’s a one-stop shop and makes it good for everybody,” said Ruben.

“It looks really clean. It looks really nice, the gas station is amazing, they make drinks. I got cookies and cream frap, 10/10 I would definitely recommend it’s amazing,” said Ashley Wehmeier.

While the opening drummed up a lot of excitement, the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce says more is coming to the area.

There was a recent proposal for a mixed use building nearby in addition to Sadie’s, Furniture Row and some financial services.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — It’s been years since anyone has had a tee time at Club Rio Rancho. The golf course closed in 2016 but recent plans to redevelop the area are striking a chord with nearby residents.

“I don’t hear people saying, ‘Nobody can build you can never touch this area.’ I just hear them say, ‘Do it smart and honor the people that did pay premium for their homes in their day,’” said Paul Joy, a concerned Rio Rancho resident.

The Chamisa Hills Master Plan includes 110 lots, in addition to three neighborhoods on the old golf course. Aside from single-use homes there would also be some trail space and retail shops.

Residents we spoke with are concerned after a recent Planning and Zoning Meeting where the board approved the plan and the zone amendment without a traffic or drainage study.

“On this side over here, is supposed to be where the city’s sewage and drain system is it’s at capacity so it can’t take anymore,” said Michael Farrell, a fellow concerned resident. “So, we want to see the details. ‘Hey, show us what you are going to do to not have it flood our areas.’”

“The speed limit is 25 mph, well I’d be happy at 35 mph, so I’ve always known that traffic was a problem here,” Joy said.

Now that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval it heads to the governing body on May 8.

“I just want to recognize we know, we hear everyone, but this is a challenge obviously. Again, I highly doubt there is a singular solution in which everyone will agree,” said Lisa Hardisty, the Planning & Zoning, District 6 representative during their April 8 meeting.

Residents said they want to make sure their voice is heard. A petition on change.org is circulating the neighborhood and they are ready to pack the upcoming city council meeting.

“If they had a town hall to let people voice their opinion, I feel like this has been rushed so fast all of a sudden,” Farrell said. “You have planning and zoning for one month and then a month later you have the governing body meeting? That’s not normal.”

We reached out to the city to see if they were aware of the petition and had any comment. A spokesperson for the city replied with this statement:

“The Governing Body’s Rules of Procedure states the following: ‘No member of the Governing Body shall initiate, permit or consider a communication directly or indirectly with a party or the party’s representative outside of the hearing and outside of the presence of all interested parties concerning the pending matter, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 39.23.’”

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — It was a day of celebration Wednesday for Rio Rancho Public Schools, after more than five years and countless partnerships Rio TECH is finally open.

“Today not only marks celebration of progress and partnership but a powerful step forward for our community, students and future of education and workforce development here in New Mexico,” said Dr. Kristopher Johnson, the principal of Rio Tech.

The 70,000 square foot campus will allow students to earn their high school diploma and CNM certification in a trade skill. Central New Mexico Community College President Tracy Hartzler said the $55 million investment is one of a kind.

“We are really proud of our Rio Rancho campus here with CNM, but this is a tremendous opportunity to do something different,” she said. “It took a leap of faith and commitment.”

Welding students we spoke with said the opportunity to jump straight into the job force after high school is a dream.

“It’s just very hands-on and I think it’s good to get into your career and college early,” said Jesse Baca, a Rio TECH student. “It’s very good to start dual credit early because if you want you can get out of high school and start a job immediately, which I think is great.”

“This is something fascinating and I’ve always been fond of blue-collar workers, and I’ve always wanted to do something with my hands,” said Donn Palmer, a Rio TECH student and student ambassador. “Seeing welding as an option I just looked into it more and was like, ‘Yeah, this is something I think I would like to do.’”

Students said they also like the non-traditional setting where your day is split between high school classes and CNM trade classes.

“I’m excited about having one core class every semester so it’s not like all core at once, back-to-back,” said student ambassador Kyree. “I can take time focusing on one thing rather than worry about all these different core subjects at the same time.”

RIO RANCHO, N.M. —

Rio Rancho Public Schools announced the grand opening of its new high school, RioTECH.

The school is a Career Technical Education school that is designed to prepare its students for careers in skilled trades and technology. The school partnered with Central New Mexico Community College.

RioTECH is set to serve up to 250 students between the grades 10 through 12. All coursework will be completed at the school and does not require further travel.

Students will have the opportunity to enroll in college-level CTE courses that are tuition-free. The school is set to be open for the 2025-2026 school year.

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The school will offer labs for welding, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and electrical trades. Its labs will also support students pursuing careers in computer science, digital media, cybersecurity and more, according to the school district.

RRPS Superintendent V. Sue Cleveland said the school will be beneficial for students pursuing careers in those fields.

"The opening of RioTECH is a true game-changer—not just for our students, but for the future workforce of New Mexico," Cleveland said. "This school reflects the district’s unwavering commitment to providing students with real-world skills, hands-on learning experiences, and clear pathways to high-demand careers right here in our own community. It’s about empowering our students to succeed while also strengthening the economic future of our region. This is education with purpose, and we couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities ahead."

Attendees at the grand opening were offered guided tours of the new facilities.

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RIO RANCHO, N.M. – As the City of Vision continues to grow, there is a need for more of everything to get you through your day, gas stations, parks, and grocery stores.

New grocery options opening in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho is getting two of those things after Texas grocery chain, Market Street, announced it was coming to the City of Vision.

There is one location in Santa Fe already, but shoppers told KOB 4 they like the variety the store has to offer.

“I have my little routine of where I go, and I like the foods and the variety that they have. The grab-and-go suits me because I’m single, so it’s already made, there’s no waste. I just grab my ready meals and that’s what I find really great about Market Street,” said Jules Moore who shops at the Santa Fe location frequently.

Gary Bell grew up in Texas with the chain and said, “It has a wide variety; it also has a lot of, at least near us, has a lot of West Texas varieties,” when we caught up with him outside of the Santa Fe store.

The Store Director of the Rio Rancho location said between nearby development and Rust Medical Center across the street, they are expecting a lot of foot traffic.

“There has kind of been this desperate need, whether it was going to be us as a Market Street, there is a desperate need for a grocery store out here,” said Dan Szuch.

Employees at the Rio Rancho location have been busy getting prepared ahead of their grand opening next week.

“There is just more room to grow with everything west of us continuing to grow here in Rio Rancho. Rio Rancho is the fastest growing city in the Southwest, or that’s what I’ve been told, I think it is a great place to shop,” said Szuch.

People can knock out their grocery list and take-home food at their restaurants inside. There is also a gift and home section, pharmacy, and gas station.

“They carry things that just a normal grocery store doesn’t carry, the cool thing about a market street is that all of your everyday grocery needs are still in the same building,” said the store director.

Market Street is set to open Friday, April 25, 2025.