By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.
Rio Rancho’s speed cameras issued 7,095 citations in May — nearly triple April’s total — as camera deployment shifted heavily onto Unser Boulevard, the city’s busiest north-south corridor.
Data from vendor Verra Mobility shows the Safe Traffic Operations Program monitored more than 1 million vehicle passes in May, flagging 12,996 violation events across 20 locations. Officers issued citations on 7,095 of them, generating up to $709,500 in potential fines at $100 each. The sharp increase reflects where cameras were placed: two Unser Boulevard locations alone accounted for 6,078 flagged events and 3,241 citations.
The camera at Unser Blvd. NE and Paseo del Volcan NE southbound was the single busiest location in May, flagging 4,762 drivers and producing 2,627 citations — more than the entire city issued in April. Lincoln Ave. NE near Camino Venada was second with 1,144 citations, followed by Cherry Rd. NE with 856.
BY THE NUMBERS — Month-by-month citations, Feb.–May 2026:
- February: 5,885 citations (first enforcement month)
- March: 3,423 citations
- April: 2,431 citations
- May: 7,095 citations
Top 5 locations by citations issued, May 2026:
- Unser Blvd. NE at Paseo del Volcan NE (SB): 4,762 events / 2,627 citations
- Lincoln Ave. NE near Camino Venada NE (NB): 1,486 events / 1,144 citations
- 1900 blk. Cherry Rd. NE (WB): 1,396 events / 856 citations
- 1300 blk. Tulip Rd. SE (NB): 1,033 events / 785 citations
- Unser Blvd. NE at Western Hills Dr. SE (NB): 1,316 events / 614 citations
Got a citation? Here’s what to do.
Citations are $100 and cannot affect your driving record.
- Online: ViolationInfo.com
- By phone: 1-866-790-4111 (24/7)
- In person: Rio Rancho Municipal Court, 500 Quantum Road NE
- Questions: (505) 891-5999 (court) | (505) 896-8307 (camera operations)
For real-time camera sightings from other drivers, check the Facebook group “Where’s The Damn Van? – Rio Rancho” or speed camera alerts on Waze.
More: rioranchonm.gov/STOP