Due to the resignation of Board Member Elizabeth Miller, the Rio Rancho Public Schools Board of Education has a vacancy in District No. 4. The Board is required to fill this position by April 23, 2026. The individual appointed will serve the remainder of the term through December 31, 2027.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
Be a registered voter;
Be at least 18 years of age; and
Physically reside within District No. 4
In addition to these legal qualifications, an appointed member of the Board of Education must be willing to:
Attend regular and special Board meetings as scheduled;
Participate in additional meetings, including executive sessions, work sessions, briefings, and other meetings as needed;
Serve on committees, such as finance, and audit;
Complete required Board training; and
Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as circumstances may require.
Individuals who are registered voters in New Mexico, reside within District No. 4, and are interested in serving on the Board of Education should submit:
A letter of interest;
A summary of relevant experience and qualifications; and
A copy of a current voter information card.
The voter information card will be used to verify that the applicant is a qualified elector residing within District No. 4. To review the boundaries of District No 4, click or tap this link. Applicants who do not have a voter information card may obtain a Certified Copy of their Voter Registration Application from the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office.
Application materials must be emailed to board.applications@rrps.net, hand-delivered, or mailed to arrive no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026, to:
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Attn: Amanda Galbraith, Board President
500 Laser Rd. NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
All materials submitted for consideration will be treated as public records and will be subject to public inspection in accordance with applicable law.
Following review of submitted materials, the Board will schedule interviews with selected candidates to take place on April 8 and 9, depending on the number of applications received. Individuals with questions regarding the role and responsibilities of a Board member may contact Jacey Oliver, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at 505-896-0667, extension 51233.