City officials in Rio Rancho have approved the zoning for a development project that will transform a deserted golf course into housing, a business park, a town center called "La Joya de Rio," and recreational areas. The Chamisa Hill Master Plan was unanimously approved by the city's Governing Body on Thursday night.

Mayor Greg Hull explained that the current landowner has been presenting development plans to address the vacant property in the center of Rio Rancho.

"So this is really kind of the light at the end of the tunnel," Hull said.

He assured residents that they would not bear the financial burden of the development, stating, "Ultimately, it's the developers that pay all of these bills."

Residents living near the golf course have expressed concerns about issues such as blowing d

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