🌱 How Intel’s latest AI chip push could reshape Rio Rancho’s economy

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In today's newsletter:

• How Intel’s latest AI chip push could reshape Rio Rancho’s economy
• How a new fence is expanding opportunities for Rio Rancho students

Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 98, low: 69.
• Monday: Rather cloudy and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Intel advances chiplet packaging for AI processors (dig.watch) — Intel is ramping up advanced chip packaging at its Rio Rancho facilities, aiming to massively increase multi-chip package capacity for AI and data-center processors. Backed by $500 million in CHIPS Act funding, the Fab 9 and Fab 11X site is becoming a key hub in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain, with long-term implications for local jobs and investment.
   

• R4 Creating gets new outdoor fence from Leadership Sandoval project (rrobserver.com subscription) — R4 Creating in Rio Rancho just gained a secure new outdoor fenced area behind Hilltop Plaza, thanks to Leadership Sandoval’s Visionary 7 team and local partners. Founder Dr. Shelly Gruenig says the space will let students safely work and relax outside, with future plans for shade, turf, and picnic seating to support hands-on learning and leadership development.
   

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📸 Around Rio Rancho

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rio Rancho

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• Cabezon Shop Local Market →
  Cabezon Park, 2307 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 4

• Meet the Teacher
  Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  4:30 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Jump Start
  Mountain View Middle School Rio Rancho, NM 87144
  8:20 am
• Popsicle Pop-In/ Meet the Teacher
  Colinas Del Norte Elementary Rio Rancho, NM 87144
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 1

• The Rio Rancho Margarita Festival →
  THE BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho
  12:00 pm
• Read to the Dogs at North Valley Library →
  Rudolfo Anaya North Valley Public Library, 7704 2nd St NW B, Albuquerque
  3:00 pm

Sunday August 2

• Alejandro Aranda →
  Backstage at Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque
  7:00 pm
• Alejandro Aranda Albuquerque →
  Backstage at Revel, 4720 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque
  7:00 pm
• The Technicolors →
  Launchpad, 618 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque
  8:00 pm

Monday August 3

• CHS Executive Comm Mtg - Annex
  Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
  1:00 pm

Thursday August 6

• Thursday Birders
  Central New Mexico Audubon Society PO Box 30002, Albuquerque, NM 87190
  7:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Docent Led Tour Open to Public
  Corrales Historical Society 966 Old Church Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
  1:00 pm

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• Icarus Recovery Center — (505) 305-0902
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• AAT Construction/Consulting — (505) 288-0889
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update!!
  Some wonderful people in the neighborhood had found her last night, she is finally home resting after her crazy adventure!! Hi, with the fireworks… (Nextdoor Northern Meadows)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Harley, a dog who went missing in Rio Rancho, NM, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "She got… (Nextdoor Lower Northern Meadows)

• Long John Silvers posted a job opening for Team Member in Rio Rancho. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Rio Rancho. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rio Rancho here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bernalillo

• BernCo economic development director leaving role to lead Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (abqjournal.com)
• ‘Jurisdictional nightmare' ends as Rio Rancho backs Sandoval County annexation (riorancho.news)
• New Mexico spared from mandatory Colorado River water cuts (abqjournal.com)

Albuquerque

• Albuquerque named on list of best U.S. cities for indie filmmakers in 2026 (krqe.com)
• Albuquerque offering free school supplies this weekend (koat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David! (Thank you Linda S. for sending it in!)
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