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Rio Communities, New Mexico
City · Population 4,927 · #36 in New Mexico
About Rio Communities
Set in the central part of New Mexico, Rio Communities is a small town, home to 4,927 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rio Communities holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 641 residents per square mile.
📰 Rio Communities News Today
- Hay barn catches fire overnight in Rio Communities KRQE · Jul 31
- Wildfire Notification: Unified Fire In Valencia County Los Alamos Reporter · Mar 24
- Human remains found at Maverik build site in Rio Communities - Valencia County News-Bulletin Home Valencia County News-Bulletin Home · Apr 29
- Unified Fire (Valencia County) – Final Update NM Fire Info · Mar 27
- Containment grows on Unified fire in Valencia County KOAT · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rio Communities Unique
- The only place in America named Rio Communities — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rio Communities
- Big Mikes
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rio Communities
- Del Fuego Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Mexico
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,927
Rank in state#36 of 105
Land area7.69 sq mi
Density641/sq mi
Coordinates34.6452, -106.7158