Mayors urge special session for New Mexico capital outlay
More than 40 mayors including Rio Rancho’s Gregg Hull and Albuquerque’s Richard Berry added their names to calls urging Gov Susana Martinez to convene a special session to pass a $264 million capital outlay bill. A follow up letter drew 44 more signers as lawmakers failed to approve funding during the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Susana Martinez
Rio Rancho
Gregg Hull
Richard Berry
Albuquerque
House
Senate
William Fulginiti
New Mexico Municipal League
Rio Rancho Police Win Fifth Straight Regional Motorcycle Meet
The Rio Rancho Police Department Traffic Unit won the Southwest Regional Police Motorcycle Training Competition for the fifth consecutive year. The April 17-18 event in Phoenix raised funds for Special Olympics. Gaspar Garcia topped 150 riders as fastest overall, also winning the BMW class. Jerremy Manzanares and Justin L Garcia followed. The BMW paired ride went to Justin L Garcia and Cody Roberts, with Roberts second in the BMW slow ride. Rick Salgado was part of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Phoenix
Gaspar Garcia
ARPD
Jerremy Manzanares
Cpl
Justin L. Garcia
Cody Roberts
Bernalillo to Host Kohl's American Cup Soccer Tourney
Bernalillo will host the Kohl's U S Youth Soccer American Cup at the New Mexico Soccer Complex on May 9-10. Over 100 teams from U S Youth Soccer recreational leagues will compete in a family like, participation focused event. The Kohl's American Cup Kid Zone adds four inflatables and games with prizes. For NM youth soccer details contact Gloria Faber or visit NMYSA net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernalillo
United States
New Mexico
New Mexico Youth Soccer Association
Nmysa.net
Gloria Faber
U.S
US YouthSoccer.org
INDEX Serving the City of Vision for 40 years
The INDEX newspaper marks four decades of coverage serving the City of Vision. Since its founding, the publication has chronicled local government, business, culture, and community events, highlighting residents’ stories and regional developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Vision
Hull seeks permanent road repair fund in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, in his first year, pushes for a permanent fund for road repair and maintenance as part of the Buy Rio Rancho campaign. He emphasizes community engagement, town halls, and a heavy media presence to grow the City of Vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Gregg
Hull
Buy Rio Rancho
City of Vision
the Observer
KDSK
Bay Rio Rancho
Park in the Park draws hundreds for 18th annual car show
Gary Herron reports hundreds of car lovers braved chill and wind at Cabezon Park for Rio Rancho’s 18th Park in the Park. About 300 entries including cars, trucks, motorcycles and a custom bicycle filled the venue, with vendors, food and activities for kids. Proceeds aid the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabezon Park
City of
Rio Rancho
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Barley Room
Fubank
Spain
Albuquerque
Haynes Park
Rio Rancho Schools approve new high school materials
Rio Rancho Public Schools board approves Spring Board English texts and language course materials for Spanish Mandarin German Italian and French. LaJuana Coleman presents books workbooks and online components for approval amid concerns over limited funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Spring Board
LaJuana Coleman
ARPS
Corrales faces backlash over second phase bosque clearing
Corrales residents object to the Corps of Engineers phase two project for clearing large bosque areas along the Rio Grande. Community leaders had recommended in 2014 restricting mechanized clearing and limiting which species were removed to avoid broad deforestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rio Grande
Corrales
Corrales Bosque
Army Corps of Engineers
Also Mentioned on This Page
RRPD
Kohl
Rrobserver
Sean
Argen Duncan
Aduncanariobserver.com
Ed Plasinski
Kilmno Marquez
Seboyeta
Eric Apodaca
Gary Herron
Observer
Gherromarrobserver
Elaine Brises
Albuquerque Journal
By Patrick Lohmann