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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rio Rancho public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Warehousing/light manufacturing zoning near Corrales Rd and NM 528
Neighbors near Rivers Edge worry a warehouse/light-manufacturing complex on ~5.8 acres will worsen already-bad traffic at 528 and Corrales Road, bring noise near Explorer Academy, and send runoff downhill toward their homes. The board recommended approval anyway, with design restrictions in place and a traffic study to come later.
Planned & Zoning Board Member Removal Demand / Camino Venada Rezoning
Neighbors of the proposed rezoning at Camino Venada and Camino Encantadas called for removing P&Z board member Scottie Richardson, saying his comment that residents 'wouldn't have liked the vote' shows the outcome was pre-decided. They also raised traffic and pedestrian safety — one resident said he's nearly been hit five times at the crosswalk near the site.