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Aquatics renovations near completion; department launches major seasonal hiring push

Parks and Recreation Commission · February 16, 2026
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Staff reported near-complete aquatics renovations, installation of a new chemical controller, swim meets hosted at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center and plans to post ~60 lifeguard positions March 2 with training April 16'20; the department also previewed summer camps, a new spring basketball program and a slate of spring events and early voting information.

Bianca Baca, division manager for aquatics, told the commission the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center hosted three large high-school swim meets in the last two months, including a state qualifier with 13 teams, and that renovation work at the facility is nearly finished.

"That project is near complete," Baca said, noting HVAC and locker-room work, pool acid washing, tile sand-beading and demolition of old pool packs are finished…

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