Mailing Address ONLY:
1512 Deborah Rd SE #203
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Telephone: 
505-771-0140
Toll-free Fax:
866-664-5967

For more information,
e-mail us at: wmranchnm@aol.com

Ranch Hours :
Wednesday - Sunday: 10AM - 4PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed

Please note we will not accept
surrendered animals without an
initial phone interview with one
of our animal program managers.

Before we will accept a surrendered animal please:
1. Review our acceptance policies as listed on the canine and feline pages of this web site.
2. Call 250-5419 (for dogs) or 331-4579 (for cats) prior to bringing an animal to us to see if we have space available and if we will be able to accept your animal.
3. Understand that if we accept your animal we will require a mandatory surrender fee to cover the partial cost of care and placement of your pet.

NO DOGS WILL BE ACCEPTED
AT THE MOBILE ADOPTION LOCATIONS, AND
NO DOGS ACCEPTED
AT THE RANCH
ON MON OR TUE

E-mail:
wmranchnm@aol.com

Phones:

Directions, hours, general information:
(Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM): 771-0140

Canine intake:
Jenn - 250-5419 (Thu-Sun 10AM-4PM)

Dog adoptions, Vet Clinic matters and
job opportunities:
Robin - 980-9073 (Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM)

Feline intake and adoptions:
Jen - 331-4579 (Any day 10AM-4PM)

Wills, bequests, perpetual care and financial donations:
Robin - 980-9073 (Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM)

 

Directions:

The Ranch is located off of Hwy 528 (Rio Rancho Blvd) and Iris Road at the intersection of Progress Blvd and Westphalia Blvd. There is no "usable" street address - the directions below are the only reliable way to get to the Ranch.

From the south on Hwy 528:
Go north on Hwy 528, about 6 miles north of Intel to Iris Rd. Note that you will pass Southern, Northern, and Corrales Road. Turn left (west) on Iris Rd. Follow Iris to the second stop sign, where it reaches Paseo del Volcan (approximately 2.5 miles) - and turn right onto the dirt road (the sign says Iris Road - if there is a "Road Closed" sign just drive around it). Just ahead on the left you'll see a "Watermelon Mountain Ranch Straight Ahead" sign. Continue going straight to the next intersection then turn left. One more mile and you'll be at the Ranch.

From the north (Bernalillo) take Hwy 528 south to Idalia, turn right. Go about 2 miles, turn right at the first stop sign (Iris Rd). At the next stop sign, turn right onto the dirt road (see above).

From the west (Unser) take Unser to Paseo del Volcan and turn to the east. Go about 4 miles and continue going straight when it changes to dirt (see above).


4WD is advised after heavy rain.

Please contact the Ranch directly if you need assistance with navigation:
(505) 771-0140 or (505) 980-9073.