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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2016
Page
4
The Observer extends holiday greetings to all readers noting this year marks the first overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas since 1978. The piece urges unity, grace, and respectful discourse amid a turbulent year, highlights New Mexico challenges, Rio Rancho progress, strong schools, charity efforts, and civic dedication to the community.
Charlie Griego from Rio Rancho urges scrutiny of Joan Lamunyon Sanford article on fetal tissue research. He cites the Lozier Institute history, asserts adult stem cells provide greater benefits, and argues modern vaccines do not rely on fetal tissue. He condemns a UNM workshop on fetal brains as nonresearch.
Kent Williamson questions why Rio Rancho allowed nonpayment of red light citations from 2011 to 2015 totaling about 3.7 million dollars. He suggests the city must fix collection methods or abandon the program, noting Albuquerque also lost funds on its system. He urges investment in efficient fee collection to avoid tax-dollar waste.
A writer urges Congress and 38 states to pass a constitutional amendment making December 25 a federal holiday. He argues Christmas is religious but should be legally recognized, criticizes “Winter Holiday” replacements, calls for up or down votes and warns against unelected groups overruling elected representatives.
A Chicago Tribune report highlights rising Obamacare premiums with a 25 percent average increase and up to 116 percent in some states while insurers exit exchanges. Five states remain with a single insurer, and 17 co-ops failed, costing billions. New Mexico faces $86 million in state costs as GOP lawmakers push for a fiscal 2017 budget using reconciliation to repeal Obamacare.
The Observer notes that guest columns and letters are published as submitted and reflect the author's beliefs. Publishing these viewpoints does not imply staff endorsement. The aim is to foster spirited, rational, respectful dialogue and welcomes submissions from all perspectives.
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