Rio Rancho April weekend list highlights community events
The Observer notes a bustling April in Rio Rancho with Easter activities, a Special Olympics bowling event at Santa Ana Star Casino, Earth Day celebrations at Esther Bone Library, Park on the Park at Cabezon, the All U Can Expo at Santa Ana Star Center, Great American Cleanup, CASA Walk at Intel, and a prescription drop-off at Vista Grande Senior Center. The calendar emphasizes public involvement and community spirit.
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Santa Ana Star
Esther Bone
Park N the Park
Cabezon Park
Meadowlark Lane
New Businesses Open in Town Draw Positive Thumbs Up
Residents welcome the influx of new businesses, both national and local, expanding options. The San doval County Magistrate Court offers free mediator training this month. Rio Rancho Governing Body meetings show mixed messages about when applause is appropriate.
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Sandoval County
Rio Rancho
Stanage defends voting record in Rio Rancho City Council
In a reply to Penny Knipps, councilor Bill Stanage summarizes party changes, tax votes, and policy actions from his first 20 days in office. He asserts he has never been a Democrat, notes tax increases approved for hospitals and colleges, and defends decisions on water, pet store bans, and red light cameras. He highlights transparency and accountability to District 6 constituents.
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Penny Knipps
Sandoval
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Bill Stanage
Bill
Martinez Weighs VP Bid Amid Tourism Row In NM
In New Mexico the discussion centers on Gov. Susana Martinez as a potential GOP running mate as national focus shifts to a heavyweight option. Martinez faces criticism over transparency claims and shifts in the Tourism Department under Monique Jacobson, while Roswell and Taos vie for tourism visibility including UFC Festival and a ski run.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
GOP
New Mexico
Martinez
Arizona
Barack Obama
Roswell
Mallamar
Obama
Jan Brewer
Washington, D.C
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Florida
Jeb Bush
Marco Rubio
Bill Richardson
Monique Jacobson
Jacobson
Dusty Huckabee
Taos
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