Residents push for change along dangerous road

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A busy stretch of road in Rio Rancho that’s proven to be dangerous, even deadly, is capturing the attention of state leaders.

Rep. Alan Martinez of Rio Rancho hosted a Town Hall at Church of the Incarnation Tuesday night to give people who live in the area a place to voice their concerns about Highway 528 near Pasilla Road in the River’s Edge community. He also invited leaders from the New Mexico Department of Transportation including secretary Ricky Serna.

The dreary monsoon night couldn’t keep people away, as hundreds showed up and many asked for a stoplight at Pasilla Road and 528…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS