Mayor Paul Weimer Sworn In as Mayor of Rio Rancho on April 30, 2026
Mayor Paul Weimer Sworn In as Mayor of Rio Rancho on April 30, 2026
On the evening of April 30, 2026, the City of Rio Rancho held a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-Elect Paul Weimer. City Manager Geisel opened the meeting, noting that Mayor Hull was delayed but that Weimer would be sworn in as the new mayor. The ceremony included the oath of office, a prayer by Deacon Ayers, remarks from Weimer, and a traditional gavel passing from former Mayor Hull.
Swearing-In Ceremony
- City Manager Geisel welcomed attendees and introduced Mayor-Elect Paul Weimer.
- Paul Weimer was sworn in as mayor, raising his right hand and repeating the oath of office, pledging to uphold the U.S. and New Mexico constitutions, the city charter, and to faithfully discharge his duties.
- Deacon Ayers offered a prayer, asking for wisdom, courage, compassion, and integrity for Mayor Weimer and protection for his family.
Remarks by Mayor Paul Weimer
- Weimer expressed gratitude to his campaign team, financial supporters, volunteers, and the citizens of Rio Rancho.
- He thanked his wife Terry and acknowledged the support of former Mayor Hull and First Lady Carrie Hull.
- Weimer pledged to keep the city moving forward, building on the progress of the past six years and the prior 12 years of Mayor Hull's tenure.
- He emphasized that the city has a strong, positive plan and promised to serve as mayor for the next four years.
Passing of the Gavel
- Former Mayor Greig Hull arrived late and apologized, then participated in the tradition of passing the gavel to Mayor Weimer.
- Hull thanked the community for their support during his time as mayor and urged everyone to support Weimer, asking them to pray for him and help him succeed.
Key Outcomes
- Paul Weimer was officially sworn in as Mayor of Rio Rancho for a four-year term.
- The ceremonial gavel was passed from former Mayor Greig Hull to Mayor Weimer, symbolizing the transition of leadership.
Meeting Transcript
Yeah, there you go. The mic's on. Good evening, everybody. On behalf of uh Mayor Hall for another five hours or six hours and twenty-five minutes. Um he's stuck in route somewhere, so I'm uh the impromptu MC uh for this evening. Just a kind of quick run of show. Um we're gonna have uh counselor uh Weimer, Mayor Elect Weimer, soon to be mayor at eleven fifty-nine or twelve PM uh this evening, mayor of Rio Rancho uh swearing in. Uh he'll make some remarks. We have a reception this evening. We'd like would like to thank everyone for being here. Uh, would like to recognize uh Councillor Weimer's uh fellow governing body members. Um it's kind of hard to see them in the in the room, but I'm looking at a gentleman with a fine hairdo in the back. Counselor uh Bob Tyler, would you please raise your hand? Thank you very much. Yes. We we we planned accordingly. Um we planned accordingly, so um Councillor Nicole List with her family here. Counselor Chris O Colbreth, who I just uh told her a story that my son uh has a new girlfriend who is getting a PhD in her field of specialty, so uh um she'll be doing some translation for me here before before too long. Uh Councillor Dabson and also like to acknowledge uh Counselor Lenantine. Um I'm sure uh he's probably he may be riding in the same car with uh with with the former mayor or right behind him, so be here in a few minutes. Uh would also like to uh recognize uh we have Representative Josh Hernandez of District 60 I saw Commissioner Juarez from San Diego County in the back and four I think uh former chair of uh Sandoval County, uh Dave Heil, somewhere in the room. Thank you very much. It is uh now I know what teachers go through in classrooms. It's very hard to to see people. Um with that, uh thank you once again, and I will uh like to hand it on over. Thank you. Well, that is working. Thank you, City Manager Geisel. Uh Counselor Weimer Marilette Weimer. I have um uh we'll have to kind of share this mic so that we can make sure everybody can hear us, but um if you can you'll need to put your hand on the Bible, your left hand, please raise your right hand. Maybe we should swap sides. This is getting more awkward by the moment. I agree. I didn't know we'd get to dance. That sounds great. Okay. Now you know you're gonna have to help me remember the words because I do really bad at this time. Yes. You'll just speak into the mic and see you. I Paul Weimer. I Paul Weimer. Having been duly elected. Having been duly elected. To the office of mayor to the office of mayor of the city of Rio Rancho. Of the city of Rio Rancho. Do solemnly swear. That I will uphold the Constitution. That I will uphold the Constitution. And laws of the United States. The Constitution and Laws.
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