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Rio Rancho reports Aquatic Center renovation progress and lifeguard hiring needs
Summary
The Aquatic Center returned from a six‑week renovation with final building maintenance expected in January–February; two head‑guard replacements were hired (transferred to the fire department) and staff plan to fill eight lifeguard vacancies, officials said.
Bianca, the division manager for indoor and outdoor pool facilities, briefed commissioners on ongoing work at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center and staffing changes.
She said the Aquatic Center has returned to service after a six‑week renovation and that building maintenance work remains ongoing; she estimated finalization of the maintenance work in January or February. "So far, our community feedback has been positive," Bianca said. She added that outdoor pools have been winterized and that maintenance crews recently installed a new water heater and completed exterior door painting and new flooring at the Rainbow facility.
On staffing, Bianca said the department hired two replacement head guards to fill positions vacated when two head guards transferred to the Rio Rancho Fire Department. She said the department is working to fill eight lifeguard vacancies and will hold interviews in the coming weeks.
Bianca also noted a short closure period for the Aquatic Center over the Thanksgiving holiday (two late‑November days cited in the meeting transcript); the exact calendar dates were unclear in the transcription and are listed as late‑November closures in this report. She invited commissioners to ask questions and said staff would follow up on exact closure dates if requested.
No formal actions were taken during Bianca’s update.
