Rio Rancho tabs Lovato to lead athletic department
Rio Rancho High School has named Anthony Lovato as its new athletic director, succeeding the late Sal Gonzales. Lovato, currently the principal at Atrisco Heritage Academy, will transition to the role after finishing the current school year. He brings extensive experience in athletics and education, having been a coach, administrator, and former athlete.
- ▪Anthony Lovato is currently the principal at Atrisco Heritage Academy and will begin his new role in early July.
- ▪Lovato succeeds Sal Gonzales, who passed away last month after a battle with cancer.
- ▪Lovato is a former University of New Mexico baseball player and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from New Mexico Highlands.
- ▪He has over a dozen years of experience as an administrator in various school levels.
- ▪District Athletic Director Todd Resch praised Lovato for his experience and commitment to student-athletes.
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