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Rio Communities, New Mexico
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Location of Rio Communities, New Mexico
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 Rio Communities, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.70 sq mi (19.95 km2) |
| • Land | 7.69 sq mi (19.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,944 ft (1,507 m) |
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| • Total | 4,926 |
| • Density | 640.24/sq mi (247.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-63145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2771703 |
Rio Communities is a city in New Mexico, United States. It is located in Valencia County. The community officially became a city on May 16, 2013. Before that, it was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). In 2010, about 4,723 people lived in the area. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,926 residents.
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About Rio Communities
Rio Communities is a small city with a unique history. It started as a community that wasn't officially a city. This changed in 2013 when it became an incorporated city. This means it now has its own local government.
Where is Rio Communities?
Rio Communities is located in the state of New Mexico. New Mexico is in the southwestern part of the United States. The city is part of Valencia County. It covers an area of about 7.7 square miles (19.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rio Communities?
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| 2020 | 4,926 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 4,723 people living in Rio Communities. They lived in almost 2,000 homes. About 2,221 housing units were available.
The people living there come from different backgrounds:
- Most residents (83.4%) were White.
- About 46.2% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
- Smaller groups included African American (2.3%), Native American (1.7%), and Asian (0.5%) residents.
- Some people identified with other races or with two or more races.
Many homes (24.5%) had children under 18 living in them. The average age of people in Rio Communities was about 44.8 years old. This means there were many adults and older adults living in the city.
What is the City Government Like?
Rio Communities has a local government to manage the city. The main leader is the Mayor, currently Joshua Ramsell. There are also Council Members who help make decisions for the city. These include Lawrence Gordon, Peggy Gutjahr, Art Apodaca, and Jim Winters. The city also has a Municipal Judge, H. Noelle Chavez.
Local Businesses and Education
Rio Communities has several places for residents to shop and eat. It also has schools for its young people.
Businesses in the City
There are a few businesses in Rio Communities. These include:
- A convenience store called Allsup's.
- An 18-hole golf course named Tierra del Sol Golf Course.
- A Dollar General store.
- Two restaurants: Tierra del Sol and Longbow.
Schools in Rio Communities
Children in Rio Communities attend schools that are part of the Belén Consolidated Schools district. The main high school for the district is Belén High School.
See also
In Spanish: Río Communities para niños
