Rio Rancho schools expect to resume classes as water main woes continue

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Although water main woes continue in Rio Rancho, schools are expected to resume classes Monday thanks to the repair work already done.

Substantial repair work had been completed as of Sunday at 6:30 p.m., according to the City of Rio Rancho. They expected to complete it by Monday morning at the latest.

“Through water distribution system adjustments, water has been routed to areas previously experiencing no water pressure. Some customers may still experience lower than normal water pressure until repair completion and full system recharge occurs (estimated Monday, November 24),” the city stated.

The work means Rio Rancho Public Schools are expecting to welcome students back Monday morning after the break cut some schools short Friday.

“While crews are continuing to make repairs to the water main, city officials have notified us that they believe the issues have been resolved concerning the flow of water to all affected RRPS schools,” the district stated in a letter sent to parents, obtained by KOB 4. “As such, we anticipate welcoming students back to school tomorrow, Monday, November 24. District facility officials will run checks early tomorrow morning to ensure that all of our water systems are back to normal functionality after the remainder of the city’s repairs are performed throughout the night tonight.”

The district stated they will let parents know if there are any persisting issues. Otherwise, parents were asked to plan for the usual school schedules to go on Monday.

The city will have free water — two bottles per person — and free use of showers and restrooms Monday at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center.

You can report water pressure issues at 505-891-5020 or utilitycustomerservice@rrnm.gov.

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