The Lawn Ranger Turns into a Yard Work Fan
In a reflective piece from April 9 2002 the author recounts childhood disdain for yard work in Detroit suburbs and traces his evolving passion through three homes. He describes front and back yards with meticulous care, cactus borders, and lava rock decor, while noting water conservation changes under a former mayor. The author embraces pruning roses, planning trumpet vine and forsythia, and enjoys sunlit mornings reading in his oasis yard.
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Be careful what you ask for in politics opinion piece
The article argues against a mayoral management by objectives plan for city councils. It contends elected officials must answer to constituents, not the mayor, and warns such a plan could undermine the democratic process. It notes past attempts at extra funding and urges careful consideration before adopting private sector methods in government.
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Editor letter questions council, accountability and skate park
A reader laments council hostility in Rio Rancho and supports a management by objectives plan framed by Mayor Owen. He urges residents to pressure councilors, notes past onclick, and warns reform may take two years. Another letter denounces officials for scrapping Corrales skate park, citing impact on children and need for positive outlets.
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Observer Action Line comments spark community debate
Readers share concerns about kids riding bicycles, city workers, school funding, HOA talks with Wal-Mart River's Edge One, allergies from non native trees, newspaper editorials, fire alarms, and trash pickup mandates. Comments edited for space.
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