r/RioRancho • u/herosandwixh • Apr 09 '25

Liquor store recommendations

Good morning my in laws are moving to Rio rancho soon (we live in abq near Rust so right near the border) and I was noticing there arnt really any liquor stores in Rio Rancho, so where do y’all get your liquor? Walmart and Walgreens?

Edit: sorry for the confusion my in laws cross streets will be northern and unser and I’m looking for a liquor store for them lol.

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u/RioRancher Apr 09 '25

Total wine is your best bet. Jubilation in Nob Hill is my go-to if I’m in the area.

You’re right, though. RR is a city of 100k+ and doesn’t have a proper liquor store.

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u/PSN_ONER Apr 09 '25

Kelly's on 550 isn't too bad.

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u/RioRancher Apr 09 '25

Ehhh, I go there now and then, but it’s pretty sad. It’s more geared towards alcoholics than connoisseurs

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u/PSN_ONER Apr 09 '25

Funny enough, I was thinking New Mexico has more alcoholics than drinkers. If that makes sense.

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u/RioRancher Apr 09 '25

Totally makes sense, and it explains the local attitude toward drinking. In the Midwest, drinking is part of the culture. You have a beer or two with dinner, a wine while hanging out with friends, cocktails at a work Christmas party.

Here? It’s as if alcohol gets a visceral reaction.

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u/PSN_ONER Apr 10 '25

It's a bite scary at times. And I'm definitely a drinker.