Rio Rancho voters are already casting ballots to choose their next mayor — and The 528 sat down exclusively with both candidates to ask what they plan to do with the job.

Early voting runs through Saturday, April 11, ahead of the April 14 runoff election between District 4 City Councilor Paul Wymer and Alexandria Piland, who chaired the Sandoval County Democratic Party before resigning to run. The runoff is needed because neither candidate secured a majority in the March 3 municipal election. 

In separate sit-down interviews, Wymer and Piland spoke with The 528 about what Rio Rancho would look like under their leadership. Their answers — and their contrasts — are worth reading before you vote.

Both candidates are in their final financial push heading into Election Day. Piland holds nearly double Wymer’s cash on hand despite trailing in total fundraising, while Wymer has invested heavily in paid media including radio, digital billboards and professional campaign management. 

Wymer led the March 3 field with 45% of the vote to Piland’s 27%. 

Cast your ballot — early voting is open now

Early voting runs March 31–April 11. Election Day is Tuesday, April 14. Same-day voter registration is available at all early voting locations.

Early voting locations:

• Broadmoor Senior Center/Clerk’s Annex, 3421 Broadmoor Blvd. (Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. April 4 & 11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.)
• Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd.
• Sabana Grande, 4114 Sabana Grande Ave. SE
• The Hub @ Enchanted Hills, 7845 Enchanted Hills Blvd.
• Southern Blvd., 2345 Southern Blvd., Suite C2

Same-day voter registration is available at all early voting locations.