Our View: Legislature Fails Capital Outlay Bill Debate
An Observer editorial laments the New Mexico Legislature for failing to pass a $264 million capital outlay bill, leaving Rio Rancho and Sandoval County with about $4 million in unspent projects. The piece notes proposed water well work, Unser Boulevard widening, school security upgrades, and rights of way for Paseo del Volcan, and contrasts partisan blame between Senate Democrats and the Republican House. It urges a special session to unlock funding and advance public projects and jobs amid broader government gridlock.
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Open Letter on Rio Rancho Jobs and Wages to Mayor Hull
Dan Webb argues Rio Rancho's 313 new jobs totaling 6.5 million payroll yield 450000 in new taxes, calling wages poverty level. He urges white collar jobs, criticizes local economic policy and right to work for poverty wages.
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Rio Rancho Ice Cream Parlor Located Near Unser Boulevard
Reader note asks for nearby cross streets for the Rio Rancho Ice Cream Parlor and Hot Dog Palace at 2003 Southern Blvd. The editor discloses the closest cross street is Unser Boulevard and urges clearer address visibility for safety and easy locating in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
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Capital outlay bill perished in Senate amid delay and pet projects
A $264 million capital outlay bill died in the Democratic-led Senate after weeks of inaction and a bid to tax gasoline, critics say. They accuse Senate leadership of delaying the measure to push pet projects while offering little for job growth or statewide roads and schools. The session left New Mexico watchers disputing responsibility for the bill’s demise.
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Should Christian business owners be allowed to refuse service
Kerry Adams argues in Mere Liberty that restricting discrimination by forcing conscience limits freedom. He compares scenarios across religions and groups, warning that compelled choices threaten a free society and may create mob rule in modern democracies.
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