If you’re looking for amazing Rio Rancho fun, keep reading!
During the almost 2 years that I’ve been living in the ABQ area, I will confess
to not going to the area for food or entertainment. After researching this
article, I now have over a dozen places that I’m excited to share with you.
A little history of Rio Rancho is that it was incorporated
in 1981. It is named the City of Vision and it is the third largest and one of
the fastest growing cities in NM. Located north of Albuquerque and west of the
Rio Grande, Rio Rancho boasts amazing restaurants, pubs, the Santa Ana Casino and
a 7,000 seat multi-purpose arena called the Santa Ana Star Center.
Local Restaurant Favorites
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| Courtesy: Cafe Bella Coffee, Rio Rancho, NM |
Pubs/Billiards/Nigh Club
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| Courtesy: Slate Street Billiards, Rio Rancho, NM |
Local beer, a fun atmosphere, and live music are all available in the Rio Rancho community. Some highly rated businesses are: O’Hare’s Grille & Pub, Turtle Mountain Brewing Company, Fat Squirrel Pub & Grille, Slate Street Billiards, Blue Grasshopper, and The Stage at the Star. No matter your taste, Rio Rancho offers quite a varied style of entertainment.
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| The Stage at the Star Courtesy of Santa Ana Casino, Rio Rancho, NM |
Golf/Casino/Bowling & Comedy Shows
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| Courtesy: Santa Ana Casino, Rio Rancho, NM |
On the north border of Rio Rancho is the Tamaya Resort. The golf course separates the Santa Ana Casino from the Tamaya Resort. The casino offers comedy shows and a state of the art bowling center. Starlight Bowling recently added more fun to its bowling facilities. Check out their website for the technology upgrades and for schedules.
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| Starlight Bowling, Courtesy: Santa Ana Casino, Rio Rancho, NM |
This 7,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Rio Rancho recently hosted the Cirque du Soleil. Upcoming attractions are the Sesame Street Live, Elmo Makes Music, April 28-30th, Chris Tomlin Concert on May 13, and the 14th Annual Pork and Brew on July 1-3.
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| Courtesy: Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, NM |
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| Courtesy: Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, NM |
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| Courtesy: Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, NM |
The Arts/Local
Business
While the
local Rio Rancho Arts Association is currently looking for a location to open an Art Gallery / Art Center (donations accepted), there are art-learning projects by several RR
organizations. There is also an upcoming Arts & Crafts Show scheduled for
August 12, 2017. For more information on these opportunities and events, contact the
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce.
In 2015, several Rio Rancho firemen and their wives opened a local business. The Loft Boutique is a consignment store. Take a look at the reviews and stop by if you happen to be in the area. Support your local community, while finding a great deal.
When
compared to the general population of the State, RR is quite unique in several
ways. For example, while most of the state is Democrat, this area is quite
Republican. RR is also unique in the high percentage of residents that have
relocated from out of state to this city. Even though the city is very young, the level of growth that it has endured in such a short amount of time is very impressive.
Hope you enjoyed the list of fun things to do in Rio Rancho. A big thank to all of you who answered my ad and helped me put this post together for everyone to enjoy!
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