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Cherry re-opened after five day sinkhole repair

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An officer was caught in the sinkhole. According to a post by Rio Rancho Police Department, the officer was unharmed. However, the vehicle was badly damaged.

Michaela Helean
Michaela Helean Staff Writer
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RIO RANCHO — Cherry Road re-opened March 28 after a sinkhole closed it March 23.

"Cherry Rd between Penasco Rd and Unser Frontage will re-open in both directions at 5 p.m. today, March 28th," the city of Rio Rancho posted on social media.

The water main break that caused the sinkhole was repaired March 24.

When the sinkhole occurred, a Rio Rancho Police Department officer vehicle fell into it. The vehicle was badly damaged, but the officer was unharmed.

At that time, the city of Rio Rancho posted that the break happened at around 6 a.m. and crews were working to resolve the issue. It states the estimated repair time was about 16-20 hours and would cause low water pressure in the area.

Five days later, the road was be fully open to both lanes of traffic.

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