Voice of the People on Health Care in New Mexico
Loyola Burgess of AARP New Mexico lauds the Health Care Cost and Access Study Committee report. She praises the push for a Health Care Data and Monitoring Commission to reveal hospital charges and help consumers choose cost effective care.
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New Mexico
American Association of Retired Persons
Loyola Burgess
AARP
Mrs
Burgess
Health Care Data Commission
Albuquerque
City Savers and the Open Space of Rio Rancho
Citizens note Rio Rancho’s shift from eastern states to New Mexico driven by climate and open spaces. The piece paints the desert landscapes, sage, junipers, and tumbleweeds as a backdrop to city expansion and aging residents’ needs, highlighting the American Association of Retired Persons in New Mexico.
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Rio Rancho
New Mexico
American Association of Retired Persons
TOPS 154 Leader Thanks Club News Coverage
Lucy Roberson thanks the paper for publishing TOPS 154 club news from fall 1985. She expresses pleasure in readers learning of members activities and notes appreciation for the privilege of publication.
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Lucy Roberson
Saving open space to protect wildlife and vegetation
A letter urges the city planning commission and Amrep to prioritize true open space beyond parks. The writer warns that annexation is shrinking wild land and wildlife habitat and calls for swift public action to voice concerns before it is too late.
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City Planning Commission
Amrep
Rio Rancho Makes National TV Debut On Late Night
Gary's Glimpses recalls a Rio Rancho story from Cibola High School being featured on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman in the Small Town News segment on November 13. The piece, about injuries to Eldorado and Cibola players, amused staff when misread as six players with little dinks. The writer reflects on journalism pride and a classroom newspaper chapter from his daughter and her peers.
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New York
Rio Rancho
David Letterman
Nbc-Tv
the Observer
The
Observer
Stringer
Rusty Wellner
Eagles
Cougar
Rex Sewell
el Dorado
Jerry Hall
Hall
Weller
Letterman
Late
Rocke
Feller Plaza
Maria Pope
Late Night
Pope
Rio Rancho City Council Debates Sunrise Village Bonds
Rio Rancho City Council cancelled a special executive session on an ordinance for Sunrise Village industrial revenue bonds at Sunrise Village’s request and has not rescheduled. The council approved an election resolution setting March 4 for mayor, three council seats, and municipal court judge.
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Rio Rancho
Sunrise Village
Refinancing Cuts City Bond Costs at Blum Building
A correction notes the city will save 4912 dollars monthly from refinancing municipal bonds for the Blum Building now city hall, through June 7. A reader thanks friends and neighbors for their support during and after husband Carl Ceraolo’s funeral, with special mention to pallbearers Ed Kastanek George Kazimir Antonio DeMarco Jerry Diana Joe Bieza and Bill Mader.
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Blum
City Hall
Carl Ceraolo
Ed Kastanek
George Kazimir
Antonio DeMarco
Jerry Diana
Joe Bieza
Bill Mader
Southern Boulevard Plan Prompts City Council Debate
Randy Johnson argues Rio Rancho should invest in Southern Boulevard with traffic lights and wider, nicer street for growth. He urges council to support a general plan presented tonight to boost commerce, reduce travel time, and attract homeowners and businesses.
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Julevard
Southern
Rio Rancho Boulevard
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Ments
Separate County for Rio Rancho Opinion Letter
A writer urges organizing a study committee to evaluate a separate Rio Rancho county. He notes prior involvement in two incorporation study committees and offers city cooperation without direct city involvement. He doubts merit but would support a thorough objective feasibility study if results favor it.
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Rio Rancho
Thankful note to Ruthann at Rosewood Funeral Home
A grateful message praising Ruthann of Rosewood Funeral Home for her kindness in planning and carrying out funeral arrangements for the writer's husband. The note highlights cheerful compliance with last minute changes and assistance in finalizing details.
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Ruthann
Rosewood Funeral
Family asks Dont drink and drive
The family of Dennis Works thanks friends and the community for their kindness after his death. They mourn his loss and urge adults to prevent crashes by avoiding drugs and excessive alcohol, hoping youth stay hopeful and urging safer behavior before driving.
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Dennis
Inside the Capitol and the New Mexico Budget Crunch
A year-end fiscal analysis critiques the Anaya administration plan to cover a projected $81.7 million shortfall with a mix of forced savings, board eliminations, mortgage cancellations, unemployment reserve use, and accelerated tax collections. The columnist dismisses the proposals as superficial and urges deeper, long-term reform beyond budget tricks.
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New Mexico
Anaya
Dan Lopez
Department of Finance and Administration
Lopez
Balderdash
Aks
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Cheryl Wright
Sandoval County
Wright
Southern Boulevard
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Fred McCaffrey
Wick Newmexco, Inc
Randall C. Johnson
Sharon Ely
Peter Eller
Prankgilmer
Shannon E. Eubanks
Gary Herron
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Joanna Molinari
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