Rio Rancho runoff to decide council seats in districts 4 and 6
Voters in Rio Rancho head to polls Tuesday to elect two city councilors for four year terms in districts 4 and 6. Incumbents Shaw and Colley face Mark Scott and Lonnie Clayton after March 6 results show no candidate hitting 50 percent. Early voting ended Friday. polls open 7 am to 7 pm at City Hall Meadowlark Senior Center Mountain View Middle School and Soul Rio Church.
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Longtime ARPS warehouse manager Dick Wilson dies of heart attack
Dick Wilson, ARPS warehouse manager, died of a heart attack leaving the district in mourning. Spokeswoman Kim Vesely said health had declined and Wilson remained active at age 79, helping plan a new warehouse. He recalled starting as a pinsetter for 3 cents an hour and later working full time in Rio Rancho. Wilson joined the National Guard at 14 and moved to Albuquerque in 1956 with wife Ramona, later managing Sears hardware departments and umpiring at Los Altos Park in the 1960s. He never planned to retire and stayed devoted to his ARPS duties.
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Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Schools budget outlook shows break even in 2012 13
Rio Rancho Public Schools expects a near break even 2012 13 budget after a state funding increase of about 2.39 million. State mandated rises in retirement and health care costs will consume most of the additional funds leaving only about 26000 in reserves. Enrollment rose by 137 students this year but A 1 percent gain is not projected for 2012 13. District officials may tap cash balance for enhancements while preserving reserves for future downturns.
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Randy Evans
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Probation for abusing dog in Rio Rancho case
James Dickie pleaded guilty to felony animal abuse in Rio Rancho and received 18 months probation with an animal cruelty prevention class. The sentence followed a late January plea agreement and a delayed sentencing for a pre sentence report.
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