Open Meetings Act Reminder for Rio Rancho Council
Our view urges Rio Rancho Governing Body members to follow the Open Meetings Act. City Attorney Rabin advised restricting discussions to public meetings to avoid private talks that violate the act. The piece references former manager Palenick and potential legal exposure, urging adherence to transparency to build trust.
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Rio Rancho
Jim Rabin
Jim Palenick
Rabin
Palenick
Council
State Supreme Court
Sunshine Review
RRHS art team reaches Vans semifinals for third year
The RRHS art team earns a spot in the Vans Custom Culture semifinals for the third year, with their shoe designs highlighted as standout entries. CHS track teams dominate this season, winning every meet so far. A vandal damaged the Rio Rancho speed SUV, prompting concern.
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RRHS
CHS
Reassessment concerns clarified by Rio Rancho official
Doug Thomas defends county wide reassessment in a letter, noting the assessor and team presented the need for updating valuations. He cites some properties being overvalued, data errors, and a likely overall tax balance. Officials will notify owners, verify access, and answer questions at public meetings.
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the Observer
Jim Mosley
Jim
Rio Rancho
Doug Thomas
Running Government Like a Business Not Good for U S
Historian Dave Clary of Roswell argues that applying private sector logic to government harms the nation. He compares past leaders including George W. Bush and Herbert Hoover and cites Silvio Berlusconi, noting public services differ from profits driven enterprises. He recalls Gary Johnson’s governance in New Mexico and the constant legislative and judicial pushback.
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Santa FE
Dave Clary
Roswell
Wall Street
Mitt Romney
Clary
George W. Bush
Herbert Hoover
Sylvio Berlusconi
Gary Johnson
New Mexico
Johnson
Gov. Johnson
Reporter Returns to Beats at Rio Rancho Observer
After considering leadership shifts, the Rio Rancho Observer publishes that the writer relinquishes management duties to resume reporting. The editor notes ongoing coverage of Rio Rancho City Hall and growth in the city, with focus on infrastructure, business attraction, and accurate fair reporting.
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The
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho City Hall
Intel
Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor up to 500 words for guests and 300 words for letters. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone. anonymous entries are not considered. Authors may be edited for clarity and space.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Bbuck
Rrobserver
Sara Rd
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Brad Buck
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