Rio Rancho forum weighs strong mayor versus council-manager
TEA Party hosted forum at Rio Rancho Church of Christ examined strong mayor sovereignty, veto power, budget effects, and hybrid models with comment from TEA Party President Renee Wilkins and local officials. Participants debated costs, governance balance, and development impact as charter review contemplates changes.
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County split would require state approval for a mayoral city county
Jimenez noted state law differs for counties and municipalities so a county with a mayor would need Legislature permission before any city county combination. Swisstack doubted Rio Rancho could form its own county and warned lawmakers must prove financial viability for both counties, citing Sandoval County’s Intel presence and urging residents to elect cooperative County Commissioners.
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Rio Rancho Tea Party video delayed by Easter holiday
Wilkins said it would take a few days to post the video of the forum due to the Easter holiday as viewers can find the material by visiting rio r anchoteaparty.org or searching for Rio Rancho TEA Party on YouTube.
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Wilkins
Native American liaison aids Rio Rancho graduates
A Rio Rancho Public Schools native American liaison, hired at Rio Rancho High, helps American Indian students graduate on time. She reviews transcripts, guides college plans, secures scholarships, and supports parents, with funding from Title VII grants.
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Rio Rancho High
Victoria Tafoya
AAPS
New Mexico
Pahona
Tafoya
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