Rio Rancho board votes 4–1 to repurpose a Puesta wing for expanded pre-K planning
After public comment and a staff presentation, the Rio Rancho Public Schools board voted 4–1 to move forward with repurposing one wing at Puesta (short-term plan) while continuing longer-term pre-K facility planning. Supporters cited rising high-need enrollment and parental preference for full-day pre-K; opponents raised concerns about displacement, capacity and funding.
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The Rio Rancho Public Schools board voted 4–1 to begin work to repurpose one wing at Puesta as part of a broader pre-K expansion plan, a step administrators said will allow the district to offer more full-day pre-K options while staff continue longer-term planning.
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