Rio Rancho businesses form group in preparation for Southern Boulevard construction

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE)- Known as the “Main Street” of Rio Rancho, one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares is about to see a major and much-needed facelift.
Before ground is broken, businesses say they’re trying to avoid the toll other shop owners said they suffered during the ART project down Central Avenue.
“Seeing what had happened with ART in Albuquerque, what we wanted to do is make sure we are taking a proactive approach, not a reactive approach,” said J