Bookworms who haunt Esther Bone Memorial Library could need a new hangout this winter. Rio Rancho plans to close the Pinetree Road library from January to May 2027 for its first major makeover in nearly 20 years. The Governing Body votes Thursday on the contract to make it happen.
Councilors will consider a $990,431 contract with Young Guns Construction to renovate the 1992 building, according to the agenda packet. Crews would install new flooring, lighting, ceilings and paint, remodel every restroom, rework the meeting room and service desk, upgrade the outdoor programming space and add a dedicated nursing room for mothers. The library’s last big remodel came in 2007-08.
The kids’ corner gets a lift too. A consent item accepts $175,000 in state capital outlay money for new children’s shelving. Rep. Kathleen Cates put in $100,000 and Sen. Jay Block put in $75,000, according to city documents…