Rio Rancho offers a mild, high desert climate perfect for sporting events, scenic tours, and outdoor adventures year-round. Located in Sandoval County, Rio Rancho has been rapidly growing since the 1960?s. It is a relatively new suburb of Albuquerque and has a lot to offer. The new city center is home to the Santa Ana Star of which holds many national and international events. The elevation of Rio Rancho is higher than that of Albuquerque, which allows its residents to have spectacular views of the Sandia Mountains, The Volcanoes, the Rio Grande Valley, and the ever so famous Balloon Fiesta!
