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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1989
Page
4
A reader details alleged administrative missteps in city government including uninspected homes, non elected judges failing to keep records, repeated use of faxes, and closed meetings with no minutes. The letter questions moral legality, cites a $100000 missing on Golf Course Road, and criticizes mayoral leadership and AMREP profits. Ed Cavanoz signs the letter.
A reader laments door delivery inefficiencies for large parcels in a rural Rio Rancho area and questions postal rules. The letter praises conscientious rural carriers, derides some practices, and promotes Ridepool with contact details.
Senior readers are urged to oppose a revised catastrophic health bill that would raise Medicare costs first year and beyond, with a $1300 deductible and $2600 for couples, reducing benefits. The letter cites Congressman Richardson and Senator Bingaman as supporters and urges contacting legislators to protest.
Keep America Beautiful certifies Rio Rancho as a Keep America Beautiful city at a breakfast meeting at The Inn at Rio Rancho on Aug 15. Theresa Creech addressed attendees and Mayor Grover Nash received the official certification document. Gov Garvey Carruthers proclaimed Aug 15 1989 as Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Day in New Mexico. Cindy Cessarich presented the proclamation. The executive committee outlined focus areas and plans to organize citizen committees for projects over the coming year.
West Side residents link rapid growth to unbearable traffic. Commuters head to work stressed and ready for more gridlock. Ridepool Albuquerque offers hope with car and van pooling information, schedules, and bikeways.
Lawrence Vallo discusses his experiences as a non Anglo member at Post 118 Rio Rancho. He condemns bigotry rooted in ignorance and calls for remembered childhood values and responsibility to overcome prejudice.
A letter thanks Waste Management of New Mexico for sending a troubleshooter who resolved the garbage service issue. The writer credits City Hall and Erik Hess for their efforts and notes curbside pickup suffices without in-house visits. Signed by Jim Iwerks.
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