Sandoval County gifts drive support for programs and schools
The county's season of giving highlights efforts across senior and youth programs, health initiatives, the indigent fund, and domestic violence outreach. In Rio Rancho, Patty Thomas helped Ernest Stapleton Elementary students bake cookies using new equipment funded by county approval, receiving a hand-decorated apron as thanks during a holiday assembly.
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Community charity drive spans Sandoval County needs
The Sandoval County season of giving highlights St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho aiding about 70 families daily with food sourced from nearly two dozen stores, plus ReadWest tutoring volunteers and more agencies listed by United Way. The drive seeks donations of time and money year round to support utilities, mortgages, and services for the needy and animals alike.
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St. Felix Pantry
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Bernalillo
Placitas
Sandoval County
ReadWest
Literacy Volunteers of America
United Way
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Albuquerque
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Medicare changes and fraud concerns in New Mexico
A reader analyzes Medicare and Medicaid issues in New Mexico, noting fraud estimates around 10 percent of the program and detailing proposed federal changes under the Balanced Budget Act. The writer cites Sen. Domenici and Rep. Schiff, argues for/against cuts, and outlines impacts on seniors, Medicaid funding, and Medicare Choice options.
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Steve Schiff
Schiff
House
Senate
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Administration
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Pete Domenici
Senate Budget Committee
Sen. Domenici
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