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Council awards $13.7 million contract to build Fire Station 8; groundbreaking set for May 4

City Council, City of Rio Rancho · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Council approved D10 to award a $13,666,323.97 contract (including GRT) to Enterprise Builders for Fire Station 8 on the Unser corridor, funded through a mix of state capital outlay, a revenue bond and other legislative contributions; a groundbreaking was announced for May 4 at 11:30 a.m.

The Rio Rancho City Council authorized the award of a construction contract for Fire Station 8, approving D10 after Fire Chief Wenzel reviewed site selection, design and funding.

Chief Wenzel said the city identified a 1.44-acre site at Veranda Road and Cabezon Boulevard, secured design funding in the 2024 legislative session, and closed the IFB in late March. The recommended award is a $13,666,323.97 contract (including gross receipts tax). Chief Wenzel…

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