Rio Rancho police chief resigns

Rio Rancho Police Chief Michael Geier is stepping down for personal reasons. Geier’s last day will be Feb. 18.

“Changing circumstances in my wife’s health and personal life have made it clear to me that in the short term I must spend more time with my family,” Geier said in a statement. “Leading the Rio Rancho Police Department has been a highlight of my public service career.”

Geier was appointed Rio Rancho police chief in February 2014. Before coming to Rio Rancho, Geier was a commander for the Albuquerque Police Department, serving approximately 20 years with that agency. Geier has more than 43 years of municipal law enforcement experience.

City Manager Keith Riesberg has designated Deputy Police Chief Paul Rogers to serve as acting police chief upon Geier’s departure.