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Council thanks first responders and public works after weekend water breaks

Rio Rancho City Council · August 22, 2024
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Summary

Councilors and the mayor commended firefighters, police and public works staff for delivering water and making emergency repairs after widespread water breaks in parts of Rio Rancho; leaders warned such breaks can follow infrastructure upgrades.

Councilors and the mayor used the comments section to thank first responders and public works staff for delivering water and addressing multiple water breaks across the city.

Councilor List said police and fire crews handed out cases of water door-to-door and staff set up bulk fill stations, praising the "team players" who assisted residents. Mayor Hall and other councilors explained some breaks can result from replacing pipes as the city upgrades infrastructure and cautioned residents about strains on older systems during upgrades.