Karissa Culbreath, Rio Rancho City Council

Hey District 5 and Friends!
A May wrap up is coming soon because it’s been a busy start to this term as we continue to deliver results for the community!
Let’s keep moving FORWARD, together!

Karissa Culbreath appointed RR deputy mayor The District 5 councilor, who has served since 2020, was appointed to the leadership post by a unanimous vote of her colleagues on May 14

We rely on our citizens to help inform the direction of our community through service on Boards and Commissions. Please review these vacancies and consider applying!

The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from residents interested in filling vacant or soon-to-be vacant seats due to term expiration on different boards/committees/commissions. Applications will accepted until a seat is filled.

Arts Commission
Capital Improvements Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Investment Advisory Board
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Committee
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Planning and Zoning Board
Public Infrastructure Advisory Board
Senior Services Advisory Board

Visit the City’s website to apply at rrnm.gov/applicationform

What are you doing this morning? The Rio Rancho Governing Body (Mayor and City Council) are reviewing the city budget for FY26-27

It’s City Council Thursday!

This is a special one as it is Mayor Gregg Hull’s final meeting. Thank you Gregg Hull For New Mexico for your 12 years of service to our city. You have left an extraordinary mark on our city and we are grateful for your leadership!

Earlier this week we had a Work Session to preview the upcoming budget and get an update on our city roads.

You can view the FY2027 recommended budget here:

https://rrnm.gov/5053/FY-27-Recommended-Budget

Do you have a business operating in one of these areas?

Learn how to engage with the city at this Vendor Engagement Day!

Join us tomorrow for the City of Rio Rancho’s Community Vendor Engagement Day to learn about opportunities in the following service areas:

Building Maintenance
Custodial Services
Fleet Services

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Building Maintenance Overview & Discussion
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Custodial Services Overview & Discussion
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Fleet Services Overview & Discussion
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. - Networking

Congratulations to Paul Wymer for Rio Rancho Mayor on his election to be Rio Rancho’s next mayor. Rio Rancho is an amazing place to live and along with this Mayor and Council we will continue to work to ensure Rio Rancho’s future remains bright for years to come. Let’s roll our sleeves and get to work!

Last week I was honored to be joined by my family and community as I was sworn in to serve the great city of Rio Rancho. I am committed to hearing the voice of our community and making positive change for generations to come. Let’s get to work!

While you’re out enjoying this ☀️ beautiful Saturday☀️, stop by Sabana Grande Recreation Center for the Spring Arts and Crafts Festival and visit me at the City Council table. We are here to answer your questions and have some cool items for you to grab

Friends - I’d love to see you at my swearing in on Thursday March 26 at 5pm. Let’s start this next term together!