- The list below includes 55 free or cheap things to do in or near Rio Rancho, New Mexico, including 49 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Rio Vista Park to Haynes Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rio Rancho and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albuquerque, Tijeras, Bernalillo and Sandia Park.
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30 craft beers in Rio Rancho and 89 in the Albuquerque location while both locations offer a broad selection of New Mexico wines
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Pino Canyon
Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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Located just a few minutes from downtown Albuquerque, Pino Canyon offers a long hiking trail that can be used by both beginners and advanced hikers. Wide scenic views of the area can be seen along the trail, and it connects to Crest Trail at the top.
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Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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As a mountain biking trail, South Foothills Trail provides visitors with an 8 mile trail along the desert mountains and various rock structures. The trail interlocks with several other trails in the region, and passes over stone bridges.
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Tree Spring
Cibola National Forest, Sandia Ranger District, Tijeras, NM 87059
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With memorable views of wildlife and forestry, Tree Ridge offers an easy to hike trail that is suitable for all skill levels. Able to completed in just a few hours, it is also used for horseback riding and bicycling.
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The Isleta Lakes are open daily for visitors to enjoy. Fishing on the lakes and RV camping are the most common activities though with other options in the children's playground, walking paths, and picnic tables.
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Exhibits and stories of past Madrid are displayed at the Madrid Old Coal Town Museum. Visitors are able to explore the coal mining operations and and even climb on Engine 769 and ring the train's bell.
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Maggie's Diner' From Wild Hogs Movie Set is located next to the Great Madrid Gift Emporium. It was built by Disney and the set remains available to visitors to take their own pictures and put themselves in the movie.
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The unique cone-shaped rocks at the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument encourage visitors to learn about the ways the earth is shaped. Hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing are common activities.
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Canyon Trail
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
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The Canyon Trail within Kasha-Katuwe National Monument offers a wide range of landscapes on the relatively short path. It is 1.5 mile for a one way trip through stony washes, a slot canyon, and a narrow gorge.
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, Cochiti Pueblo, NM
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Located within the Kasha-Katuwe National Monument, the Cave Loop Trail is considered to be one of the easiest hiking trails within the recreational area. It is a 1.2 mile trail that crosses a few sandy washes and goes past a small cave formation.