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Once heralded as the ideal place for a young family or newlyweds seeking their first home, and avoiding high prices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho was a destination.

Multiple programs boost local economic opportunity From left, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham listen to the remarks of Keyvan Esfarjani, Intel senior vice president and general manager of Manufacturing and Operations, during the announcement of Intel’s $3.5 million in its Rio Rancho plant Monday. Gary Herron photo. Work to bolster the economy was the main focus at the Thursday morning NAIOP Rio Rancho Roundtable virtual session. Sparked ...

Speakers: Online legislature raised tempers, participation  Veterans in covering the legislature say “Zoom fatigue” made for a more emotionally charged session. Executive Director of Viante New Mexico Rhiannon Samuel and co-owner of KW Consulting LLC Jason Espinoza presented at the NAIOP Rio Rancho Roundtable webinar Thursday morning. Viante is a nonprofit nonpartisan public-policy group that lobbies for legislation its leaders believe will benefit all New Mexicans. KW Consulting specializ...