City officials in Rio Rancho have approved the zoning for a development project that will transform a deserted golf course into housing, a business park, a town center called “La Joya de Rio,” and recreational areas. The Chamisa Hill Master Plan was unanimously approved by the city’s Governing Body on Thursday night.Mayor Greg Hull explained that the current landowner has been presenting development plans to address the vacant property in the center of Rio Rancho. “So this is really kind of the light at the end of the tunnel,” Hull said. He assured residents that they would not bear the financial burden of the development, stating, “Ultimately, it’s the developers that pay all of these bills.”Residents living near the golf course have expressed concerns about issues such as blowing dust and weeds. The master plan took several months to be approved, with some residents worried about taxes and traffic. Hull acknowledged these concerns, saying, “Well, those are questions we will answer now. We really couldn’t answer those before we had zoning. Now we have zoning, so now we know what can go in there, and we can do traffic studies based on that.”For those with lingering questions, Hull encouraged them to visit City Hall, contact Development Services, or send emails to the clerk. Hull also mentioned that there are still a few meetings scheduled before construction begins, which could start in about a year.
City officials in Rio Rancho have approved the zoning for a development project that will transform a deserted golf course into housing, a business park, a town center called “La Joya de Rio,” and recreational areas. The Chamisa Hill Master Plan was unanimously approved by the city’s Governing Body on Thursday night.
Mayor Greg Hull explained that the current landowner has been presenting development plans to address the vacant property in the center of Rio Rancho.
“So this is really kind of the light at the end of the tunnel,” Hull said.
He assured residents that they would not bear the financial burden of the development, stating, “Ultimately, it’s the developers that pay all of these bills.”
Residents living near the golf course have expressed concerns about issues such as blowing dust and weeds.
The master plan took several months to be approved, with some residents worried about taxes and traffic. Hull acknowledged these concerns, saying, “Well, those are questions we will answer now. We really couldn’t answer those before we had zoning. Now we have zoning, so now we know what can go in there, and we can do traffic studies based on that.”
For those with lingering questions, Hull encouraged them to visit City Hall, contact Development Services, or send emails to the clerk.
Hull also mentioned that there are still a few meetings scheduled before construction begins, which could start in about a year.