17 Aug 1988
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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1988
Page
1
About 175 Rio Rancho residents crowded the city hall court room to address floods and parks gaps. Citizens presented researched, concise input while urging continued public involvement, showing government in action and underscoring that those who engage are heard.
Surgeon General C Everett Koop presents a 712 page study by 50 researchers linking malnutrition to heart disease cancer strokes diabetes and atherosclerosis while noting 34 million adults are overweight. The report urges simpler diets with less fat salt sugar and alcohol and more fruits vegetables whole grains fish and poultry.
A humorous chronicle details a playful feud over tacky gifts between a Georgia couple and neighbors from Dalton, culminating in adopting an orange highway barrel in Albuquerque. The Arcadia tale notes the barrel’s adoption benefits La Paloma Greenhouse and the Association of Retarded Citizens of Albuquerque.
Fred Coppola cites Homer Knearl and Grover Nash criticizing councilors, recalls past incorporation battles, accuses AMREP Southwest of city government influence, laments rising budgets from 650000 to over 7 million, urges transparency and public awareness, warns new residents of hidden issues and buried skeletons.
A reader letter to the Problems Deal Editor condemns the Southern Boulevard rebuild for lacking drainage. The writer argues this shows irresponsibility and urges attention on local governance. A hospital discharge story follows about a man starting a flyer folding business with his wife and child, but a local rule prohibits distributing flyers in bags, prompting a plea to see Letters Page A-S.
The Chi asks residents whether Rio Rancho should form its own district or join West Mesa if organized. Responses split: some favor joining West Mesa if available, others prefer staying with Albuquerque Public Schools, and a few support a Rio Rancho district if teacher quality remains high.
The Observer notes residents oppose a tax hike for a Rio Rancho School District and express interest in joining a West Side district if formed. Readers are invited to suggest sidewalk survey questions by calling The Observer at 892 8080.
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