Rio Rancho: Community & Culture
Rio Rancho's civic fabric includes 2 libraries, 44 congregations, and 5 cultural organizations.
- 0.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs New Mexico 0.8/1K).
- 0.5 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs New Mexico 2.2/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Loma Colorado Main Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 755 Loma Colorado Blvd, Ne |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (505) 891-5013 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 87124 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2522 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US AUXILIAR
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
RIO RANCHO ROTARY SUNRISE FOUNDATION
MASONIC SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY CLUB OF RIO RANCHO SUNRISE
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF NEW MEXICO OF THE US
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
RIO RANCHO LODGE NO 2447 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
RIO RANCHO ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
PRINCE HALL MASONIC FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF NM INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 44 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Albuquerque Municipal Airport Building, Old
Albuquerque Public Library
Albuquerque Veterans Administration Medical Center
Aldo Leopold Neighborhood Historic District
Anaya, Gavino, House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (1)
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NEW MEXICO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 328 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Rio Rancho+NM |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=87124 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=87124 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=87124 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=87124 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 432 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 643 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 49 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 195 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Corrales Historical Society
New Mexico Slaughter House
Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum
Cliff's Amusement Park
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
The Grand Lodge Library & Museum
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Explora
American International Rattlesnake Museum
ABQ BioPark: Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden
Albuquerque Aquarium
Telephone Pioneer Museum
New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education
Attractions (15)
Corrales Historical Society
New Mexico Slaughter House
Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum
Cliff's Amusement Park
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
The Grand Lodge Library & Museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Explora
American International Rattlesnake Museum
ABQ BioPark: Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden
Albuquerque Aquarium
ABQ BioPark (Tingley Beach)
Telephone Pioneer Museum
Other
Organizations (3)
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BOOSTERS
CLAN MAITLAND SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
1ST NM VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
Stations (1)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 3.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 40.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 328 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 21.87 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 237 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 5 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 34 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Rio Rancho