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🌱 How much power does Rio Communities’ solar facility really generate?

Rio Communities, New Mexico Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Rio Communities! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much power does Rio Communities’ solar facility really generate?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Electric power generation in Valencia County (news-bulletin.com subscription) — A solar power facility in Rio Communities is highlighted as part of a new online tool that maps every major energy installation in Valencia County. The piece breaks down local solar, gas, and battery capacities and points residents to the state’s Detect website, where they can explore detailed maps of nearby plants, transmission lines, and future renewable projects.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Albuquerque. Apply here.
  • Federal Signal posted a job opening for Machinist - Mazak/Fryer in Albuquerque. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Communities here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belen

  • Lightning, late night, no problem for Eagles, Tigers (news-bulletin.com)
  • We Found 7 New Mexico Tamale Kitchens Where Families Still Roll Every One By Hand (travelmag.com)
  • Land commissioner candidates vow to revitalize rural communities (abqjournal.com)

Valencia

  • Tigers, Eagles and Jags carry solid records into district play (news-bulletin.com)
  • 2026 UNM Gives campaign underway (unm.edu)

Los Lunas

Ok Rio Communities! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rio Communities

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rio Communities

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.