Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Information for neighbors following the proposed zone change and apartment development at the intersection of Camino Encantadas NE and Camino Venada NE.
What you can doThe rezoning request for Case 26-100-00005 will be heard by the City of Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE. Please plan to attend and make your voice heard. If you plan to speak in person, arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. to register. Review the City’s posted agenda and action guide, and check this website regularly for updated information.
A new petition for City Council is available at 7024 Lookout Road NE from October 14 through 21, daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and we need you to stop by and sign again even if you signed the earlier petition. Everyone is welcome to sign the general petition, including people who do not live in Lomas Encantadas, while a separate 100-foot-zone petition is available for qualifying property owners. If you own property in that area, please let the organizer know when you stop by so you can sign the appropriate petition. See what you can do.
Select a highlighted date to jump to the details. New City Council petition signing runs October 14–21, daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at 7024 Lookout Road NE. The October 22 rezoning hearing is confirmed; in-person speakers should arrive by 5:45 p.m. All times are local to Rio Rancho.
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This is a new petition—please sign again. Even if you signed the earlier petition, we need your signature on the new petition for City Council. Stop by 7024 Lookout Road NE October 14 through 21, daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to sign. You do not need to live in Lomas Encantadas to sign the general petition. A separate 100-foot-zone petition is available for qualifying property owners; let the organizer know if you own property in that area.
The rezoning request for Case 26-100-00005 will be heard by the City of Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE. Please plan to attend and make your voice heard. If you plan to speak in person, arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. to register.
Agenda item 11 · Ordinance O13. View the October 22 Governing Body agenda (PDF).
The next step for the rezoning campaign is the Governing Body. Review the October 13 agenda and submitted documents for background.
This earlier signing period has ended. Please sign the new City Council petition, even if you signed before.
City meetings: Rio Rancho City Hall, Council Chambers, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE. Check the posted agenda for the case and speaker instructions.
The request concerns a zone map amendment for 3820 Camino Encantadas NE and a portion of 3900 Camino Encantadas NE. The proposal, known as The Luxe at Lomas Encantadas, includes apartments and limited ground-floor retail.
The February 2026 application described 35 apartment homes. Later descriptions have referred to roughly 55 to 58 units. The number and layout have changed over time; consult the latest City agenda materials for the version under review.
Resident action guide
You do not have to do everything. Choose one way to make your views part of the public discussion about Case 26-100-00005.
This is a new petition—please sign again. Even if you signed the earlier petition, we need your signature on the new petition for City Council. Stop by 7024 Lookout Road NE October 14 through 21, daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to sign. You do not need to live in Lomas Encantadas to sign the general petition. A separate 100-foot-zone petition is available for qualifying property owners; let the organizer know if you own property in that area.
The rezoning request for Case 26-100-00005 will be heard by the City of Rio Rancho Governing Body on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle NE. Please plan to attend and make your voice heard. If you plan to speak in person, arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. to register. The rezoning is Item 11, Ordinance O13, under Public Hearings. View the October 22 Governing Body agenda (PDF) for participation details. Written comments for the Governing Body may be sent to clerk@rrnm.gov.
State your name and street, identify Case 26-100-00005, and explain two or three specific concerns and how they affect your home or neighborhood. Send your comments to the mayor, all six City Council members, and the City Clerk, and ask that your email be included in the rezoning case record.
A short statement is enough: give your name, where you live, your position on the rezoning, and two concrete examples. Bring a printed copy and check the new agenda for speaker registration and time limits.
Consider traffic and access, drainage near the park, parking, building height, lighting, buffers from homes, and the final unit count. Use personal observations or documents where possible, and ask what evidence supports the proposal.
The nearby-property protest process depends on a written protest by qualifying owners and a land-area calculation. Review the City’s map and contact the City or neighborhood organizers if you need help identifying the applicable property and submission process. Ask for the qualifying property-owner petition when you sign.
Start: “My name is [name]. I live at [street]. I am speaking about Case 26-100-00005.”
Middle: Explain your two strongest points, with one specific example for each. Useful subjects from the resident guide include traffic and pedestrian safety, drainage, access, neighborhood transition, and consistency with adopted plans.
Close: State what you want the Board to do and why. Speak in your own words and stick to facts you can support.
Aerial photos provided by neighborhood organizers show the vacant land, nearby streets, open space, and surrounding homes.
These photos provide visual context. They do not mark the legal boundaries of the proposed project or City land.
These materials include the adopted neighborhood master plan, its original version, historical traffic and roadway studies, the application, earlier site plans, and related property records. They were created at different points in the proposal and may not show the version currently before the City. The August justification and application packet also describe the requested use framework and site-plan timing differently; read each document in context.
On this City map, black hatching marks properties identified for notice, and pink crosshatching marks the property proposed for rezoning. New Mexico law requires mailed notice to owners of land within 100 feet of a proposed zoning change, excluding public rights-of-way. If owners representing at least 20% of the relevant land area file a written protest, the change requires approval by a majority of all members of the municipal governing body. The threshold is based on land area, not a count of signatures. The map is a graphic aid rather than a survey; the City determines the applicable parcels and protest calculation. See NMSA 1978, § 3-21-6(B)–(C).
The two applicant images are illustrative and may not reflect the final design or City-approved site plan. Select any image to open a larger version.
In the May 2025 Master Plan, the land use and zoning section describes a park location at Camino Encantadas and Camino Venada, and says its R-6 multifamily area is limited to a parcel at Lincoln Avenue and Enchanted Hills Boulevard. The plan and maps provide context for evaluating the requested change; the City case materials identify the parcels in the current application.
3 pages · Meeting access and public participation instructions. The Lomas Encantadas rezoning is Item 11, Ordinance O13, under Public Hearings.
53 pages · Adopted plan with land use and zoning text and maps. See the Land Use & Zoning section, especially printed pages 13–20, for the Camino Encantadas/Camino Venada area and designated multifamily location.
37 pages · Historical version supplied for comparison with the 2025 amended plan. Use the amended plan for the later land use framework.
These documents cover different locations and time periods. The 2005 study is historical, and neither document is a traffic impact study of the current apartment rezoning proposal.
8 pages · Lee Engineering measured how far drivers can see when turning at this intersection and compared the results with design criteria. The study found that sight distance for some approaches from Franklin Road and Fairbanks Drive fell short. This intersection is separate from the proposed project site.
278 pages · Harwick Transportation Group study prepared for NMDOT and the City. It examines the original neighborhood road network, traffic volumes and forecasts, trip generation, intersection operations, and recommended improvements, including projected 2015 conditions. This is a reduced-size web copy of the scanned study; it does not analyze the 2026 Luxe proposal.
Watch the October 13 meeting recording.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. · Rio Rancho City Hall, Council Chambers. These materials concern agenda item 3: PG Properties, LLC’s zone map amendment, Case 26-100-00005. Review the updated applicant documents and additional public comments below. Earlier September 22 materials remain in Background documents for comparison.
7 pages · Meeting schedule, participation instructions, and agenda item 3: PG Properties, LLC’s zone map amendment for The Luxe at Lomas Encantadas.
1 page · Updated land-use application requesting a change from C-1 and PR to SU for C-1 and R-6 uses, describing 55 apartment homes and commercial/office space.
19 pages · The applicant’s explanation of the requested special-use zoning and accompanying site plan for 55 apartment homes and ground-floor commercial space.
6 pages · Drawings showing the proposed project layout, building placement, parking, access, and exterior elevations.
1 page · East- and west-looking views comparing proposed building heights and elevations with an existing residence.
1 page · Proposed landscaping around the buildings and recreation areas, with a planting schedule identifying trees and shrubs.
1 page · Conceptual site elevations, stormwater detention areas, and a drainage narrative describing the proposed stormwater approach.
1 page · Lee Engineering’s estimates of morning and evening peak-hour vehicle trips for the proposed apartments and commercial uses, compared with alternative development scenarios.
16 pages · Modulus presentation supplied for the October 13 hearing materials. The cover slide retains the September 22 meeting date.
10 pages · Updated compilation of additional public comments received after the postponed September 22 meeting.
Documents assembled for the hearing that was postponed. Some are earlier dated exhibits included in that set. Three PDFs below use copies already on this site.
September 22, 2026 · The case was postponed; see the rescheduled October 13 meeting details above.
Two pages · The City’s September 3 notice of the proposed rezoning and the originally scheduled September 22 meeting, with a location map on the second page. The hearing was postponed to October 13.
Nine pages · Staff cover and analysis for the scheduled September 22 hearing.
Map marking verified public comments received as of the September 22 materials. The X marks do not define the 100-foot notice area.
One page · The application area and surrounding zoning.
Three pages · September notice materials for the scheduled hearing.
Four pages · City review/transmittal material.
Four pages · Draft for the proposed zone map amendment, not an adopted ordinance.
August 12, 2026 · 18 pages. This version describes separate R-6 or C-1 use options and later site-plan review; it differs from the earlier mixed-use justification listed below.
Three pages · Survey and plat drawings.
One page · Applicant architectural elevation drawings.
February 2026 · Already hosted in the application section; linked here as part of this meeting material set.
Already hosted in the application section; linked here as part of this meeting material set.
Already hosted in the July 23 group; linked here because it was also supplied among the September files.
229 pages of public comments included with the September 22 Planning and Zoning meeting materials. Open the City’s meeting archive and select the September 22 agenda packet to read the full attachment.
The City adopted Resolution 56 (Enactment 26-055), authorizing it to enter a purchase agreement for 0.56 acres of City-owned land. The staff memo says authorization does not guarantee that the sale was completed. These records explain the proposal and approval; they do not themselves establish a closing or transfer of title.
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Five pages · Item 23 lists Resolution 56 and its supporting attachments concerning the proposed sale.
Two pages · Describes the 0.56-acre portion of Camino Encantadas Park, the proposed $17,500 price, staff’s rationale, and the distinction between authorization and a completed sale.
One page · Adopted July 23, 2026, authorizing the City to enter the presented purchase and sale agreement for 0.56 acres.
Ten pages · Proposed terms between the City and PG Properties LLC, including the $17,500 purchase price. This copy is labeled draft; consult recorded instruments for final transfer status.
63 pages · May 2026 appraisal prepared for Modulus Architects concerning the 0.56-acre parcel, including analyses under existing Parks and Recreation zoning and a hypothetical zoning change.
Four pages · Assessor, flood, and site illustrations excerpted from the appraisal.
One page · Draft text included with the City’s agenda materials; the signed enacted resolution appears above.
August 12, 2026 · A 19-page explanation of the requested SU zone, a 55-unit mixed-use concept, and the applicant’s planning arguments.
May–August 2026 materials · A 32-page reduced-size packet containing the amended application, justification, exhibits, and proposed City land purchase paperwork.
February 2026 · Original request describing 35 apartment homes and a mixed-use concept.
March 27, 2026 · The architect wrote that a driveway previously shared with the dog park had been moved entirely onto the project site, and proposed buying approximately 24,405 square feet (0.56 acres) of adjacent City land. The email also describes adding parking. Read the original correspondence and the March 27 site plan below.
Five-page plan showing an earlier layout, parking, circulation, and access from nearby streets.
An additional plan drawing concerning the site and an identified 10-foot paper easement · recompressed web copy of the supplied plan.
Five pages · Plan attached to the Scope of Changes correspondence. This version shows the proposed adjacent parcel area and changed access.
One page · Colored applicant drawing of a site layout; an earlier concept, not necessarily the plan now under review.
One page · Applicant site plan with revised parking layout. Reduced-resolution web copy of the supplied drawing; open the PDF to zoom.
Two pages · Applicant Special Use drawings dated August 20. Reduced-resolution web copy of the supplied plans.
One page · Already included in the September 22 materials; linked here without uploading a duplicate.
Three pages · Albuquerque Journal proof of publication for the September hearing notice.
January 2026 · Transfer from AMREP Southwest Inc. to PG Properties LLC for the original tract.
For the current proposal and official decision record, use the City’s posted agenda and meeting documents.
The Governing Body consists of the mayor and six district councilors. Their City email addresses are below, along with the City Clerk’s email for submitting comments. For comments you want included in the pending rezoning case record, follow the City’s public comment and hearing instructions.
Names and email addresses: City of Rio Rancho Governing Body roster. Check the City page for changes.
Neighbors have asked how additional trips would affect Camino Encantadas, nearby intersections, pedestrian routes, and access as the area continues to grow.
Residents have questioned whether the proposed scale and mixed use fit this location and the adopted Lomas Encantadas Master Plan.
Residents have sought clear information about the 100-foot notice area, affected parcels, and opportunities for meaningful public input.
The City authorized a possible sale of 0.56 acres of park property on July 23. Neighbors have asked whether the sale closed, how the parcel relates to the proposal, and how the final layout would address impacts on nearby homes.
Hear neighbors speak about the proposed rezoning and the issues that matter to our community. Play the videos below, or use the Facebook links if a player does not load.
These videos show homeowners speaking in opposition to the proposed rezoning at the City of Rio Rancho Governing Body meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Watch the October 13, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting concerning The Luxe at Lomas Encantadas and the proposed rezoning, Case 26-100-00005.
The Lomas Encantadas rezoning is listed as Item 11, Ordinance O13, under Public Hearings. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Council Chambers. Review the three-page agenda for meeting access and public participation instructions.
October 14, 2026 · Rio Rancho Observer
The Observer reports on the Board’s 4–1 vote, residents’ concerns about traffic, zoning and the City’s land sale, and the proposal’s next step: Governing Body review on October 22.
October 22 rezoning hearing confirmed: The Governing Body will hear Case 26-100-00005 on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Plan to be there no later than 5:45 p.m. if you wish to speak in person. See meeting details.
October 14, 2026 · RioRancho.news: Read the latest Lomas Encantadas coverage.
Sandoval Signpost: Lomas Encantadas development preview.
October 13 meeting materials now available: Read the Planning and Zoning agenda, nine newly submitted files, including additional public comments for Case 26-100-00005.
RioRancho.news: Planning and Zoning meeting preview — Read the latest coverage ahead of the October 13 meeting.
Invitation from Modulus Architects & Land Use Planning on behalf of PG Properties, with contacts Angela M. Piarowski and Trula M. Howe. This is a virtual meeting hosted by the applicant, separate from the City’s 6:00 p.m. Governing Body public forum.
Dear Property Owner/Neighbor:
Modulus Architects & Land Use Planning, on behalf of PG Properties, invites you to our Second Community Meeting regarding The Luxe at Lomas Encantadas, a proposed mixed use development located at the northeast corner of Camino Encantadas NE and Camino Venada NE in Rio Rancho.
The proposed project is a small residential community consisting of approximately 55 residential units and about 1850sf of retail space, with enhanced open space and landscaping intended to create a walkable, neighborhood-oriented community.
Following our first community meeting and the written comments submitted, we would like to continue the conversation with nearby property owners and neighbors. This meeting will provide an opportunity to review the current development concept and proposed zoning request, address questions and concerns raised during the previous meeting and in public comments, and hear additional feedback.
Community Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Join the Zoom meetingWe appreciate the time community members have taken to share their perspectives and value the opportunity for further discussion before the public hearing. We hope you will join us as the project moves through the City’s review process.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Angela M. Piarowski, CEO/Principal
Modulus Architects & Land Use Planning
8220 San Pedro Dr. NE, Suite 520 (Paseo Nuevo Building)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113
Office: (505) 338-1499 ext. 1000 | Cell + Text: (505) 999-8016
Email: angela@modulusarchitects.comTrula M. Howe, Vice President
Modulus Architects & Land Use Planning
8220 San Pedro Dr. NE, Suite 520 (Paseo Nuevo Building)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113
Office: (505) 338-1499 ext. 1000
Cell + Text: (505) 267-7686
Email: trula@modulusarchitects.com
October 2, 2026 City notice: The homeowner notice (front page) identifies October 22 at 6:00 p.m. for the Governing Body hearing. The rezoning hearing is now confirmed; please arrive by 5:45 p.m. if you plan to speak in person.
Rio Rancho Observer: Residents upset with postponement of hearing on Lomas Encantadas complex.
Rio Rancho Observer: Councilor issues apology for P&Z member’s comments.
September 25, 2026: KRQE reports that the Planning and Zoning Board delayed the request after the September 22 hearing and that a decision is expected October 13. Watch the KRQE video or read the accompanying story.
Read RioRancho.news coverage of the Lomas Encantadas development.
October 13 Planning and Zoning agenda posted: The PG Properties zone map amendment is public hearing item 3. City staff recommends that the Board recommend approval to the Governing Body, with findings and conditions. The agenda lists several updated applicant materials and a new compilation of public comments received after September 22. Read the seven-page agenda and meeting details. The City’s meeting page also links to recordings and documents.
Listen to the last five seconds to hear Scottie Richardson’s comments.
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Information on this page may change as City records and project plans are updated.
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