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Rio Rancho leaders advance water-rate changes amid public concern over aquifer injection
Summary
The Rio Rancho governing body approved first reading of a water and wastewater rate adjustment after staff presented a five‑year funding plan; public speakers and councilors raised concerns about aquifer injection, long‑term water supply and conservation investments.
The Rio Rancho governing body on first reading approved a proposed multi-year adjustment to water, wastewater and water-rights rates as staff said the increases are needed to maintain and operate the city's utilities and preserve system reliability.
The proposed ordinance would establish a 3% adjustment to water, wastewater and water-rights rates for the multiyear period presented by staff, and a 5% increase for the bulk fill station. Director Isaac Gallegos told the council the adjustments follow a rate study conducted with consultant Water Works and are intended to provide revenue for operations and capital needs over the next five years. "The rates before you will ensure that the utilities will have the revenue required to maintain and operate a reliable and safe water wastewater system,…
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