New Rio Rancho Sprouts to open in Sept., hiring events set for next month

Sprouts Farmers Market coming to Enchanted Hills

Mayor Gregg Hull had nothing but excitement for the Tuesday announcement that Sprouts Farmers Market is making its way to Enchanted Hills. “Obviously we’ve been pushing companies like Sprouts to come to Rio Rancho for a long time, and we’re very happy to see it come to fruition,” he said. While there are currently other […]

Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, announced in August that a new store would be opening in Rio Rancho in 2024 to expand local access to fresh and healthy foods.

Now, Sprouts has an opening date set for its new store in the City of Vision.

Located at 3575 NM 528 in Rio Rancho, occupying the former Bed, Bath and Beyond in the Plaza at Enchanted Hills, the new store will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced as the date approaches.

The healthy grocer’s new location is bringing 90 full- and part-time career opportunities to the area. Sprouts’ healthy approach to grocery shopping means potential team members should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products that are offered throughout the store.

Two in-person team member hiring events are set, running 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1771 Rio Rancho Blvd.. Candidates may apply online in advance at sprouts.com/careers. Walk-in applicants are also welcome to attend the event.

Employment opportunities include:

• Department managers, assistant department managers and clerks (produce, vitamins and body care; meat and seafood; deli; grocery; bakery and more)

• Cashiers

• Courtesy clerks

• Receiver, administrative coordinator and scan coordinator

Sprouts offers competitive pay, team member discounts and career advancement opportunities. To learn more about open positions and team member benefits, or to apply, visit sprouts.com/careers .

“Obviously we’ve been pushing companies like Sprouts to come to Rio Rancho for a long time, and we’re very happy to see it come to fruition,” Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull said in August. “It’s the first natural-type grocers in that area. We are very excited to have Sprouts in the market, and we’re happy that a company like Sprouts … is recognizing the size of Rio Rancho and bringing their service to our citizens.”