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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1986

Page

2

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.

America 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.

Bernalillo Observer James McCaffrey Kenneth Brown Brown McCaffrey The Sandoval County Rio Rancho 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.

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

Griffin 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.

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.

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.

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.

Santa FE Motor Vehicle Division The Transportation Department

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