New Mexico State Road 528
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New Mexico State Road 528 is a 15.3 mi (24.6 km) long state highway
in Sandoval County
and Bernalillo County
, New Mexico
. In Rio Rancho, the road is also known as Pat D'Arco Highway, named after former mayor of Rio Rancho Pat D'Arco. The road is signed north-south in Sandoval County and east-west in Bernalillo County.
with Interstate 25 (I-25) in northern Albuquerque
in Bernalillo County
. It then heads west along Alameda Boulevard where it intersects 2nd Street NW, which carries NM 47
. The route crosses the Rio Grande
and then turns to the northwest. At Coors Boulevard, it intersects NM 448
. The highway then turns north and enters Rio Rancho, New Mexico
in Sandoval County
.
Through Rio Rancho, NM 528, known as Pat D'Arco Highway, is a major north–south street. It serves major retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. Feeder streets which connect adjacent neighborhoods cross Pat D'Arco Highway at regular intervals. It meets NM 448 again near its own northern end. The route ends at U.S. Route 550 (US 550) on the northern edge of Rio Rancho.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in Sandoval County
Sandoval County, New Mexico
-Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of any county in the United States -Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of...
and Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*69.4% White*3.0% Black*4.8% Native American*2.3% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*4.4% Two or more races*16.0% Other races*47.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
. In Rio Rancho, the road is also known as Pat D'Arco Highway, named after former mayor of Rio Rancho Pat D'Arco. The road is signed north-south in Sandoval County and east-west in Bernalillo County.
Route description
NM 528 begins at a diamond interchangeDiamond interchange
A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge...
with Interstate 25 (I-25) in northern Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*69.4% White*3.0% Black*4.8% Native American*2.3% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*4.4% Two or more races*16.0% Other races*47.9% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. It then heads west along Alameda Boulevard where it intersects 2nd Street NW, which carries NM 47
New Mexico State Road 47
New Mexico State Road 47 is a long state highway in Bernalillo County, Valencia County, and Socorro County, New Mexico. The highway's northern terminus is at an intersection with New Mexico State Road 556. The highway then proceeds south intersecting with Interstate 40 and Interstate 25. The...
. The route crosses the Rio Grande
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
and then turns to the northwest. At Coors Boulevard, it intersects NM 448
New Mexico State Road 448
New Mexico State Road 448 is a long state highway in Sandoval County and Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The highway's northern terminus is at an intersection with NM 528 in Rio Rancho. The highway then proceeds east then south through Corrales via Corrales Road...
. The highway then turns north and enters Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
There were 18,995 households out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had...
in Sandoval County
Sandoval County, New Mexico
-Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of any county in the United States -Indian reservations:Sandoval County has 12 Indian reservations and two joint-use areas lying within its borders, the second most of...
.
Through Rio Rancho, NM 528, known as Pat D'Arco Highway, is a major north–south street. It serves major retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. Feeder streets which connect adjacent neighborhoods cross Pat D'Arco Highway at regular intervals. It meets NM 448 again near its own northern end. The route ends at U.S. Route 550 (US 550) on the northern edge of Rio Rancho.