New Mexico Gears Up For Hands Across America
As May 25 nears, New Mexico lines up support across the state. Chambers of commerce act as information centers and videotape coordinators, Moriarty offers its airport as a staging area, and grants Kiwanis fund participation. Memorial Day weekend draws thousands, with tribal powwow plans and a campout near Bluewater Lake. Call 883-5500 in Albuquerque or 1-800-USA-9000 to reserve a spot.
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New Mexico
Chambers of Commerce
Moriarty
France
Santa Rosa
Greater Albuquerque
el Paso
MTV
Hands Across
Lionel Ritchie
Kenny Roger
Ken Kragen
Albuquerque
USA
McCaffrey among three plea bargains in Bernalillo
Former Observer editor James McCaffrey and two others pleaded guilty in recent plea bargains before District Judge Kenneth Brown. McCaffrey faces sentencing later after agreeing to sex offender counseling and alcoholism treatment. the sex charge may be dismissed. Randy Casaus admitted aggravated battery for a back-stab incident in Corrales and faces up to a year in prison. Jeffrey Thompson agreed to a sentence not exceeding two years on multiple charges from a late November Advance Manufacturing spree. Brown will hear more cases this week including numerous charges against several Rio Rancho and Corrales residents.
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Kenneth Brown
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McCaffrey
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Randy Casaus
Corrales
Casaus
Jeffrey Thompson
Thompson
Advance Manufacturing Company
Judge Brown
Dean Wilkenson
Barry Holloway
Ira Steinbrook
Shawn Loponow
John T. Brown
Christopher
Three Schielge sisters hurt in Ellison Drive crash
Three Schielge sisters from Rio Rancho were injured in a head on collision on Ellison Drive near NM528. Amber 17 and Tara 16 sustained multiple fractures and head injuries. Crystal 14 had colon surgery and was released. Laura Puma 44, the other driver, suffered a broken collarbone and was released. All three sisters airlifted to UNM Hospital. accident under police inquiry.
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Ellison Drive
Cibola High
Amber Schielge
Tara Schielge
Crystal
University of New Mexico
Rio Rancho
Laura Puma
Coors Blvd
Samuel Puma
Ellison
Amber
Schielge
Puma
City honors staff with certificates and awards
Mayor Griffin awarded certificates to three city employees Loring Spitler former director of City Development Department Marilyn Court former Meadowlark Senior Center Director and Cornelia Bieza assistant Rio Rancho Library director for service dedication and stability They also gave Charity Agualoro the key to Rainbow Park after winning the Name the Park Contest Two liquor permits were approved and a funding transfer for Public Works was tabled
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Loring Spitler
Spitler
Marilyn Court
Meadowlark
Mer
Court
Wright-Patterson Air Force
Dayton
Cornelia
Connie” Bieza
Rio Rancho
Bieza
Charity Agualoro
City Parks and Recreation Department
Site 5
Rainbow Park
Agualoro
Mom's Ice Cream Parlor
GBI, Limited
Club Dr
Walgreen
Southern Plaza
Southern Blvd
Public Works Department
Griffin seeks one year city attorney pact in Rio Rancho
Mayor Terry Griffin recommends a one year contract for the city attorney tied to the fiscal year ending June 30. He would extend the Hatch Beitler and Allen firm's term to June 30 1987, reconciling with protests from three rival firms.
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Rio Rancho
Terry Griffin
Griffin
Richard S. Wiles
Hatch, Beitler and Allen Law Firm
Self-Reliant Solar Home Workshop in Rio Rancho
The New Mexico Energy and Minerals Department and NM Solar Energy Institute sponsor a free Your Self-Reliant Solar Home workshop at Rio Rancho City Hall upstairs meeting room from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday May 8. Attendees learn low cost energy conservation weatherization passive solar remodeling and solar water heating. A free information packet with the Home Energy Guide and guides will be provided.
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Rio Rancho
New Mexico Energy and Minerals Department
EMD
New Mexico Solar Energy Institute
NMSEI
City Hall
March Traffic Fatalities Drop Slightly In New Mexico
SANTA FE The Transportation Department reports March 1986 saw 34 fatal traffic accidents with 39 deaths and year to date totals of 93 crashes and 106 fatalities. Bernalillo County had 25 deaths year to date, up from 15 in 1985. Alcohol involvement stood at 63 percent, four fatalities were children under 1 in motor vehicles, none restrained. Statewide seat belt use rose to about 53 percent in March, aiding a 31 percent drop in first quarter fatalities under the belt law.
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Santa FE
Transportation Department
Traffic Safety Bureau
John D. Fenner
Bernalillo County
Fenner
MVD reminds motorists to renew May registrations
The Motor Vehicle Division reminds motorists on the staggered registration plan with May expirations to renew by Friday May 30. Statewide 71,063 renewal notices have been mailed. Use the mail order option by returning the form and payment. If unsure of expiration check the plate decal or registration, or call 1-800-822-AUTO for questions.
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Motor Vehicle Division
The
Transportation Department
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