Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico
Rio Rancho Estates: Situated in Sandoval County at an elevation of 5,302 feet, this community is located on high desert mesas lying west of the Rio Grande within the Albuquerque Basin.
About
Rio Rancho Estates is a city located in the county of Sandoval in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Quick Facts about Rio Rancho Estates
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2387,-106.6673 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 02:26:41 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 41℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rio Rancho Estates is located at 35°14'19"N 106°40'2"W (35.2386500, -106.6672500).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amo...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rio Rancho Estates, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 493372 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho (NM) | 87124-2575 |
| 440758 | National American University-Albuquerque West | Albuquerque (NM) | 87114-0000 |
| 188216 | Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute | Albuquerque (NM) | 87120-3101 |
| 442967 | Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque West | Albuquerque (NM) | 87114 |
| 405997 | University of Phoenix-New Mexico | Albuquerque (NM) | 87113-1570 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rio Rancho Estates, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rio Rancho Estates.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Ranch Post Office | Rio Rancho (NM) | 87124 |
| Cottonwood Post Office | Albuquerque (NM) | 87114 |
| Corral Post Office | Corrales (NM) | 87048 |
| Richard J Pin Post Office | Albuquerque (NM) | 87114 |
| Alameda Post Office | Albuquerque (NM) | 87114 |
Other cities in Sandoval County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Bernalillo | 10,865 | Town of the United States |
| Corrales | 8,701 | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Placitas | 4,977 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,456 | Census designated place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 2,404 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Jemez Pueblo | 1,788 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |