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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1999
Page
1
On page C-4 Friends and Neighbors spotlights performer George Johnson, detailing his recent stage outings, public reception, and upcoming appearances. The feature notes his relaxed delivery, strong microphone presence, and growing local fan base drawing gigs across community venues.
The Rio Rancho City Council confirmed three appointments to boards and commissions. Kevin Wienberg will join the Utilities Commission at large seat replacing Frank Faustine. Barbara Meyerson will serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission for District 6. Christopher Talbot was named to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. The city seeks residents for three other panels and lists the clerk’s office phone number for applications.
The Observer will publish letters to Santa from Rio Rancho and West Side children in the Friday December 24 issue. Include holiday drawings if possible and drop off or mail letters by December 20 to The Observer, 1594 Sara Road or P O Box 15878 Rio Rancho NM 87174. Email submissions to Theobserver aol com may also be used.
Falcon Ridge Development files a federal suit against the city of Rio Rancho alleging breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets related to the Unit 16 West Spanish Trails plan. Named defendants include Davi Rauscher and George K Baum firms with ties to the New Mexico Finance Authority.
Ben Grant, Rodney Dunn, and Shane Beans led Rio Rancho High School students in a recent flight test. The group drafted budgets and production costs for their aircraft as part of an Aviation Science and Industry course preparing students for aviation careers.
Rio Rancho Public Schools employees approve pursuing charter district status with 67 percent signing in support. The four day vote by district staff aligns with union tabulations and notes exemptions from certain state regulations for charter districts.
The Rio Rancho City Council formed the Air Quality Task Force to, within a year, propose a pollution strategy and steps to prevent further air quality decline. The measure, backed by Mary Clare Minor and Felicie Truscio, passed unanimously amid notes that growth could threaten clean air.
Rio Rancho airs the second installment of Talk with the Mayor tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. on Channel 51. Mayor John Jennings invites questions with guest city administrator James Jimenez. Subscribing viewers on PEG channel can call in about city jobs taxes parks sidewalks and the environment.
Kevin Smith of Albuquerque scales an artificial climbing wall at Cottonwood Mall as part of the Down Under Tour. The interactive exhibit features a virtual tour of Australia and is sponsored by Bank of America.
The Rio Rancho governing body has created an Illumination Task Force to develop a long range strategy to control light pollution and address immediate concerns. Members have yet to be selected. The task force will identify over illuminated areas and make mitigation recommendations. Please see illumination page A-7.
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