Rio Rancho Chamber to host Business After Hours at Le Fleur Etc
The Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce revives its Business After Hours series on Tuesday Dec 14 from 5 30 to 7 p m at Le Fleur Etc 1503 Golf Course Road SE. Cost 5 includes hors d oeuvres and one drink ticket. Sponsorships start at 75 per business with table and brief speech option.
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New Mexico Tax Cuts Gain National Attention in Forbes
Forbes highlights New Mexico under Governor Bill Richardson for bold tax cuts and school reform. The piece notes a 40 percent top income tax cut and 50 percent capital gains cut, plus education investments and business recruitment fueling job growth and improved tax climate. The Journal and Tax Foundation figures are cited to show New Mexico dropping in tax burden rankings.
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Target stores boycott Salvation Army raises debate
A reader letter from New Mexico criticizes Target Stores for not allowing Salvation Army volunteers to fundraise on store property. The writer claims the policy harms charity efforts and cites a projected $9 million loss, expressing disappointment with the stance and political views.
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Readers letters and guest opinions guidelines
The Rio Blancho Observer invites letters and guest opinions from area readers up to 250 words. Items may be edited or condensed for publication. Include signature, full name, and verification address and phone numbers. Mail to Our Readers Write Rio Rancho NM or email observernews attglobal.net.
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Light rail economics split about costs and benefits
A critical look at light rail shows operational costs far exceed fare revenue nationwide, with subsidies covering about 552.2 million dollars annually. Critics argue externalities such as pollution and congestion are not fully addressed, while tolls and fuel taxes could better align road costs with use.
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Rants and Raves on local politics and civic life
Readers comment on the 2004 election legality and the city hall project while praising hospitality candles and Reiki healing. They criticize Target for charity boxes, praise Ukrainian protesters, discuss Afghan land offers, and urge changes at Rio Rancho MVD after negative experiences with its office staff.
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