Rio Rancho hands out free sandbags at fire stations

The City of Rio Rancho is providing empty sandbags at all city fire stations to help residents prepare for upcoming rainy weather. Empty sandbags can be picked up daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., limited to 10 bags per household, according to the city.

Only bags are provided. Sand is not included.

Sandbags are located in the outdoor storage benches near the front entrance of each fire station and may be picked up without entering the station.