Disagreements in Rio Rancho politics urge calmer debate
An Observer editorial urges Rio Rancho residents to calm heated quarrels in city governance. It notes harsh accusations harm staff and commissioners, stresses all parties share the same concerns and taxpayers, and calls for constructive disagreement over water rate decisions and policy.
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Guidelines to Submissions for Rio Rancho Observer Letters
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines submission rules for guest opinions and letters. Submissions must include name city and a verifiable contact number, with anonymous pieces not considered, and each writer may submit once per month.
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Ted Cruz presidential bid sparks debate on electability
A columnist weighs Ted Cruz as a presidential hopeful, praising his background and debating media bias, establishment opposition, and whether he can grow into the office. The piece argues for honest assessment, noting Cruz's Harvard Law credentials, Texas Senate victory, and Obamacare debate. It cautions readers to join or oppose without lies.
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Drumbeat for Rio Rancho to form its own county grows louder
Citizens grow increasingly vocal about Rio Rancho breaking from Sandoval County. They cite perceived neglect and a county commissioner's dismissive stance at the Feb 19 meeting, highlighting funding priorities and tax-dollar allocations as reasons to pursue county status.
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Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
County Commission
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Westside
Unser
Governor’s Capital Outlay Dispute Spurs Incomplete Narrative
New Mexico faced confusion after Governor Martinez blamed Senate Democrats for killing capital outlays, while House Republicans shifted $77 million from a Senate-approved bill. SB 159 would have funded public facilities across the state with severance tax bonds and included $45 million for one-time reserves to support maintenance and road repairs.
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