Nancy Coleman and Joel Rife, both of Albuquerque, N.M., were married May 30, 2009, at the Salsa del Salto Inn, near Taos, N.M., with the Rev. Tim Maiz officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Hal and Ruth Coleman, Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Betty and Otho Lovering of Albuquerque.
The groom is the son of Max and Wilma Rife, Lawrence.
The bride’s personal attendant was her sister, Linda Hobson. The groom’s personal attendant was his brother, Kurt.
A reception and dinner followed at the inn.
The bride earned a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University and is a fourth-grade teacher in the Rio Rancho School District.
The groom earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Kansas University, and is a professional engineer and associate at the engineering firm of Camp, Dresser and McKee in Albuquerque.
The couple reside in Albuquerque.