Our Readers Write Clarification Dear Edict Rio Rancho discussion over recall actions
Citizens speak on July recall rumors involving Councilors Cameron and Fine. The letters urge accuracy, transparency, and a positive civic image, noting alleged biased publicity and urging councilors to represent Rio Rancho honestly and promote local business.
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the Observer
Cameron
Fine
Rio Rancho
Counil
Albert Rice
Bill Nelson
Ken Cameron
Speeding Ticket Tale Stirs Rio Rancho Reader Complaint
Homer L Kneart laments a recent speeding ticket on NM 528 near Southern Boulevard. He says a radar read at 56 mph in a 40 zone led to a court ruling against him, despite his claim of innocence and concerns about judge credibility and fairness in the Rio Rancho system.
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Observer
Law
NM 528
Southern Boulevard
Rio Rancho
Marie T
Inzarry
Undignified Edict Provokes Rio Rancho Officials
A letter criticizes City Director Paul Saavedra for commenting on Councillor Cory Fine's personal life and urges reprimand or termination. The writer blames Saavedra for road department problems, calls for pothole fixing equipment, and urges residents to contact elected representatives over alleged abuses affecting youth.
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Paul Saavedra
Cory Fine
Saavedra
Rio Rancho
Ken Cameron
Arturo Boniello
Union rights letter to editor on teen forced union dues
A letter from a reader describes his 16 year old son losing a Safeway summer job after being told to join the local union or be terminated. He questions compulsory dues and initiation fees for minors, urging right to work and personal choice in union membership. The writer calls for freedom to refuse union affiliation without loss of employment.
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Safeway
Organized Labor
New Mexico
USA
Not again in Rio Rancho attacks on city official
A negative group in Rio Rancho targets Paul Saavedra city director of operations and maintenance following prior criticism of councilor Joan Borresen. The writer defends Saavedra as a perfect gentleman after a tense budget hearing where Fine and Cameron criticized him for 15 minutes.
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Rio Rancho
Paul Saavedra
Joan Borresen
Fine
Cameron
Council clash over disrespectful remarks at meeting
Frank Englert accuses two councilors of unmannered and sarcastic treatment during a city council session. He questions Arturo Bonichoyou’s call for dignity after hearing what he deemed disgraceful speech directed at the council.
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Arturo Bonicho
Hitler
Frank Englert
Lions Club to Hold Memorial for Homer Knearl Family
Northwest Albuquerque Lions Club members and Rio Rancho friends offer support after Homer Knearl loses his teenage granddaughter and brother within days and his wife undergoes major surgery. A brief memorial service will be held at the next regular meeting.
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Northwest Albuquerque Lions Club
Rio Rancho
Homer Knearl
Chester A. Page
Government assessment deadline and local project plans
The Aug 5 close of business marks the payment deadline for Special Assessment District 3 without interest. Installments may start Oct 1 and Apr 1, with up to 12 percent annual interest from July 6 1938. Road work in Clearview subdivision begins by Aug 8 with a 270 day timeline and $700 daily penalty if late. Nurses endorse Bingaman for U S Senate. public comment sought on a western rangeland EIS. tourism conference set for Dec 8 at Albuquerque Convention Center with state leaders and national speakers. Peggy Singh listed for info.
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Rio Rancho
City Teasurer
Clearview
Lowell Lester
Lester
Montana Rd
New Mexico Economic Development and Tourism Department
Albuquerque Convention Center
Garvey Carrithers
Peggy Singh
Tho Tourism and Travel Division
Unamerican remark on pledge of allegiance debate
Mrs. E. C. Bernhard of Fallbrook California letters to the editor complaining about a TV talk show debate. She notes two liberals and two conservatives and questions why liberals did not refute the claim that Mike Dukakis would like to remove the pledge from schools.
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Mike Dukakis
Ciesemis
E.C
Bernhard Fallbrook
Calif
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