Rio Rancho, being a relatively “new” city, is still under heavy development. Sure, with the economic slowdown of the past 5 years, there has been an affect; however, as things improve the activity is beginning again. There are large, clear swaths throughout the area that I know we’ll start seeing development on soon enough.<\/p>\n
One different element that we have seen here is the prominence of roundabouts at intersections nearby. Roundabouts are kind of newer concept with many Americans … and you can tell when you see many of the local drivers approach them. Some stop. Some hesitate for minutes. Some just barrel through them – straight over the top (you can see tire marks where this has happened). Even the press has make it plainly obvious<\/a> of the disdain roundabouts experience in comparison to the traditional 4-way stop beloved by Americans.<\/p>\n But here is why roundabouts are superior, as evidenced by the guys at Mythbusters – putting some science to the topic, yo.<\/p>\n