Debt and Debate At Club Rio Rancho Water Bill Fight
An editorial condemns growing debt of Club Rio Rancho to the city over unpaid water and wastewater charges totaling 357,532 including penalties. The piece notes a 0.99 per thousand gallons discounted rate once aided by city relief and raises pressure on the city to consider ending water services to the club amid stalled sales and a closing golf course.
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Sub Rio Rancho
Sandias
Rio
Rhett Browne
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce
Club Rio Rancho
Browne
Pulte Homes
North Nine
Pulte
Rio Rancho Observer Submissions Policy Abruptly Reiterated
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines guidelines for Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor. The text repeats the welcome statement and notes opinions may not exceed a specified limit.
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The
Rio Rancho
Cael Ee Eet
Readers urge Clayton to verify claims before commenting
Paula Scott of Hawaii and Rio Rancho asks Editor to note Lonnie Clayton should fact check before statements. She defends Mark Scott as active in business and property ownership, contests retirement claims, and criticizes a disrespectful “grow some pineapples” remark as culturally offensive.
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Lonnie
Clayton
Mark Scott
Mark Stills
Rio Rancho
America
Hawaii
Cheryl Everett
Paula Scott
Stop flag-burners by thanking them for supporting our 1st Amendment
A reader letters page argues against penalties for flag burning citing First Amendment protections. It questions proposed jail terms and citizenship stripping as unconstitutional and emphasizes free speech, urging calm analysis of protests and patriotism.
Rio Rancho 2016 Review Highlights Growth and Road Upgrades
The city reflects on 2016 gains in development, jobs, infrastructure, and life quality with more than 1,100 new jobs from Satelite and PCM, a new Plaza at Enchanted Hills, and several road projects.Completion of Idalia Road, Broadmoor Boulevard work, and a voter road bond, plus a major arsenic facility reimbursement, shaped a strong year. A Park Above opened as New Mexico’s first fully inclusive park, while recycled water plans promise aquifer longevity and growth support.
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Enchanted Hills
Satelite
PCM
Rio Rancho
Idalia
Broadmoor Boulevard
Sara Road
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Mexico
High Resort
Local collaboration reduces flood threat in Unit 17
In a guest column Don Chapman and Chuck Thomas highlight ongoing flood control work in Unit 17 near Alberta Avenue and NM 528. The alliance among SSCAFCA the City of Rio Rancho and Sandoval County has progressed since 2006 widening safety measures including underground storm sewers and retained ponds with support from PNM and local legislators Craig Brandt John Sapien Jane Powdrell Jason Harper Tim Lewis and Paul Pacheco.
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Alberta Avenue
NM 528
Sscafca
City of
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
District 3
Unit 17
Chuck Thomas
Saratoga Road
PNM
Gas Company
Craig Brandt
John Sapien
Jane Powdrell
Jason Harper
Tim Lewis
Paul Pacheco
Viewpoints policy on submissions and community dialogue
The Observer publishes guest columns and letters as submitted to reflect author beliefs and opinions. The policy states no staff fact check or endorsement by the publication. It aims for rational, respectful dialogue and invites diverse submissions from the community.
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