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Rio Communities

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Rio Communities

Rio Communities sits on the route: 10 minutes from Belen, 51km from Unser Racing Museum.

Rio Communities is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 4,723, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rio Communities sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rio Communities to your route.

About Rio Communities

Rio Communities is a city in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. Prior to its incorporation on May 16, 2013, it was a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, Rio Communities had a population of 4,926. Rio Communities was developed by the Horizon Corporation, who sold undeveloped land. The Federal

Read more Trade Commission eventually ordered Horizon to pay money to the buyers due to false and misleading ads.

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Rio Communities offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rio Communities located?

Rio Communities is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.6496 latitude, -106.7340 longitude.

What is the population of Rio Communities?

Rio Communities has a population of approximately 4,723 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,723
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.6496, -106.7340

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Rio Communities

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

66 Diner

A retro 1950s-style diner on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque, serving classic American comfort food and green chile cheeseburgers to Route 66 travelers.

49 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Unser Racing Museum

Museum honoring the Unser family racing dynasty with Indy 500-winning cars and memorabilia in Albuquerque.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Rio Communities

  • 64 kmSandia Peak TramwayThe longest aerial tramway in the Americas, climbing 2.7 miles from the desert floor to a 10,378-foot ridge above Albuquerque in about 15 minutes. Sunset rides look out over 11,000 square miles.

Nearby Destinations

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Belen

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 7,152

Jarales

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 2,475

Los Chavez

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 5,446

Tome

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 1,867

Las Maravillas

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,628

El Cerro

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 2,953

Monterey Park

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 1,567

El Cerro Mission

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 4,657

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