Summary
Two city wells that together can produce over 1.7 million gallons per day are getting new motors and pump bowls, protecting water supply for neighborhoods from Cabazon to Mariposa and Hawk Site Mountain.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.24 million total across the two contracts, drawn from utility funds.
Water customers citywide, especially Mariposa and Hawk Site Mountain areas and those served by well distribution.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Governing Body Joint Work Session with Public Infrastructure Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026
Rio Rancho relies entirely on groundwater and is permitted to pump about 26,439 acre-feet a year but is using roughly 12,500 — less than half its allowance. The city is also ahead of schedule buying surface-water rights to offset impacts on the Rio Grande through 2041. That's good news for anyone worried about whether the city has water for future growth.
Governing Body (Regular) - Aug 27, 2026
Two city wells that together can produce over 1.7 million gallons per day are getting new motors and pump bowls, protecting water supply for neighborhoods from Cabazon to Mariposa and Hawk Site Mountain.
Governing Body (Regular) - Mar 26, 2026
The city plans to spend about $1.17 million to replace the motor and pump at Well 19, which can pump up to 2 million gallons of water a day. It's funded through your utility rates.
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