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About Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho sprawls across desert mesas northwest of Albuquerque, reached via US 550 or NM 528 from I-25. The high desert city sits at 5,300 feet with views of the Sandia Mountains. Most traffic flows along the 550 and 528 corridors, connecting residential areas to Albuquerque's job centers. Intel's massive semiconductor fab dominates the western skyline with its gleaming white clean-room facilities.

Where is Rio Rancho, NM on the map?

Rio Rancho, NM is in United States, at 35.287, -106.698 - about 27 km north of Albuquerque, NM.

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What is the closest airport to Rio Rancho, NM?

The closest airport to Rio Rancho, NM is Albuquerque International Sunport, 45 km (about 53 min by car).

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