Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho is New Mexico’s fastest growing and safest city. The City of Vision offers a relatively modern history, a wide range of cultural diversity, a contemporary infrastructure, and a visitor-friendly atmosphere. Wide-open vistas and the addition of modern amenities make the City of Rio Rancho truly a visionary place to live. The Intel Corporation is by far the largest employer in Rio Rancho.
LDS Population
LDS Members make up 3.15% of the population of Rio Rancho. The state of New Mexico has reported 63,987 members in 14 stakes, 89 wards, 39 branches, 1 mission, and 1 temple.
LDS History
Mormons first came to New Mexico in 1846. The LDS Church has traditionally had a strong presence in the Four Corners Region of New Mexico, settling the town of Kirtland and other surrounding areas. Mormons found converts among the Zuni Indians. On March 7, 1943, the Navajo-Zuni Mission was organized, and specialized with teaching Native Americans in their language. This was renamed the Southwest Indian Mission on January 1, 1949. It was renamed the New Mexico-Arizona Mission on October 10, 1972. New Mexico became its own mission when the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission was organized on December 15, 1896.
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Climate
Albuquerque New Mexico Temple
13 miles SE of Rio Rancho
Family Friendly
In a state with a history and culture as rich and as old as New Mexico’s, Rio Rancho shines. In the heart of New Mexico, this City of vision offers many ways to enjoy the area’s historic past, experience the colorful present, and meet the future. Nestled at 5,290 feet above sea level, Rio Rancho offers a mild, high desert climate perfect for sporting events, scenic tours, and outdoor adventures year-round.
Demographics
Rio Rancho is the largest city and economic hub of Sandoval County in New Mexico. A small portion of the city extends into northern Bernalillo County. It is the third-largest and also one of the fastest growing cities in New Mexico. In 2012, Rio Rancho had a population of 90,000, an 80% rise from 2000.