City of Rio Rancho tops NM open government site survey
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government named Rio Rancho the highest scoring municipal site with 84 of 95 points for transparency and accessibility. Albuquerque followed by one point, while Santa Fe and Los Alamos scored 84 and 70, respectively, as county sites Sandoval 40 and counties improve. NMFOG praised the site for financial data, agendas, records, and up to date information, noting progress and a goal of broader accessibility statewide.
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Rio Rancho Observer Submissions Guidelines For Opinion Pieces
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with limits up to 500 words for guest pieces and 300 words for letters. Submissions require author name, city, and verification phone. anonymous entries are rejected. One printed submission per month. editor may edit for clarity and space. publication is at the paper’s discretion.
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City of Rio Rancho Water Dept Faces Service Concerns
Mark Looper criticizes Rio Rancho water department for no auto pay option, frequent late notices, arduous service processes, and slow leak reporting, comparing unfavorably with PNM and NM Gas while urging improved efficiency and conservation. He notes city council efforts and asks why bills go to Denver and water utility practices differ.
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Price controls threaten future medical breakthroughs in drug research
Virginia Ladd argues against price caps on medicines, warning they would stifle costly, risky drug development and delay cures for diseases like Alzheimer's. She notes private firms fund most experimental testing and cites FDA approvals such as Benlysta and Xeliant as progress achievable without price controls.
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NMSU Football Needs Real Wins Not Sellable Losses
A longtime critic argues New Mexico State University should stop selling losses to fund salaries and instead build a viable program by scheduling and beating teams it can outrun. He cites decades of empty stadiums, calls for leadership change and a focus on filling seats through competitive play, referencing Boise State as a model.
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