Worth Hearing Opens Rio Rancho Clinic With Walk-In Hear Lab, Classroom

Worth Hearing opened a new clinic in Rio Rancho that includes a walk-in Hear Lab repair window and a classroom to host regular community education sessions. The practice held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 24, 2026 at 2340 Grande Blvd SE, Unit A, signaling an effort to bring hearing care closer to residents who previously traveled to Albuquerque for services.

The walk-in Hear Lab is designed for hearing-aid maintenance and quick repairs, reducing the downtime patients face when devices fail. The attached classroom will offer monthly classes on hearing health, with examples such as a beginner’s introduction to hearing aids that require RSVP. Dr. Callie Beauchamp, owner of Worth Hearing, framed the move as one focused on education and local access for older adults and families managing hearing loss.

Local access to repair and education matters for public health and community well-being. For many older adults, caretakers and working families in Sandoval County, the trip to Albuquerque created time, transportation and cost barriers that can delay treatment, routine maintenance and follow-up care. By lowering those barriers, the new clinic aims to keep hearing devices functioning and to improve communication, social participation and access to other health services that depend on clear hearing and information exchange.

The classroom component emphasizes prevention and self-management. Regular, local education sessions can help residents recognize early signs of hearing loss, learn how to operate and care for devices, and reduce stigma around seeking help. For community health workers and primary care providers in Rio Rancho, a neighborhood-level clinic may also offer quicker referral options and fewer missed appointments tied to long travel times.

There are broader policy and equity implications. Patients in suburban and rural parts of Sandoval County often face uneven access to specialty care. A local audiology practice that prioritizes walk-in repairs and community education addresses a gap in service distribution and can serve as a model for reducing health disparities tied to geography and mobility. Keeping devices in working order also supports economic security for adults who rely on clear hearing for employment and family roles.

Worth Hearing’s Rio Rancho clinic provides an immediate, practical option for residents needing repairs or looking to learn more about hearing health. Residents interested in the monthly classes or the walk-in Hear Lab are asked to RSVP or contact the clinic directly for scheduling and details. The new location represents a small but tangible step toward more equitable access to hearing care in Sandoval County.