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Residents urge denial of Maverick site plan, citing school‑time traffic, noise and groundwater risks
Summary
Multiple neighbors told Rio Rancho officials that a 24‑hour, 12‑pump gas station next to homes and within walking distance of Enchanted Hills Elementary would harm neighborhood character, increase nighttime deliveries and pose emergency‑response risks; they asked for denial or stronger conditions.
Residents who live on and near Monterey Road told the governing body the proposed Maverick site plan is incompatible with an established, family‑oriented neighborhood. Juan Lopez Corona told the council the plan “contains 0 enforceable noise conditions and routes traffic directly onto our residential street,” and Donna Baca asked the council to deny the plan or impose operational limits including prohibitions on 24‑hour operations, overnight deliveries, alcohol sales and diesel truck fueling.
Several speakers focused on children’s safety and emergency access. Thomas Krupiak, a retired Albuquerque Fire lieutenant, said the record lacks sufficient evidence that the layout and curb‑cut strategy protect health and safety. Victoria Santos warned that delays to ambulances or fire trucks “could put someone’s life at risk.” Several commenters also cited concerns about groundwater and private wells if fuel handling or spills occur on the downhill portions of the site; they urged independent traffic and environmental review before approval.
