Sandoval County moves to fix long Election Day lines
The Sandoval County Commission on December 13 approved a resolution directing the county clerk to present a plan and budget to reduce waiting times at five Rio Rancho convenience centers. The measure seeks per precinct wait estimates and voting methods, amid protests over hourslong lines and heated criticism of outgoing and incoming election officials.
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Readers fire back at Rio Rancho council over Green2V claims
Richard Funke’s letter criticizing city policies is rebutted by Harry Gordon who says the Green2V fiasco and 1.4 million reallocation were actions of former city manager James Jimenez, Mayor Tom Swisstack, and prior councilors. He assigns fiscal blame to earlier officials, not current council members Crum Scott Wilkins or Clayton.
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Rio Rancho
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Wilkins
Clayton
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Tom Swisstack
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Mike Williams
Steve Shaw
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Martinez year in review and 2013 outlook for New Mexico
The column reassesses 2012 predictions about Gov Susana Martinez noting continued opposition to immigrant licenses for her first year, steady film industry restrictions, and a rising approval around 60 percent. It compares her to past governors, forecasts a calm second term, and reflects on other political outcomes and sports shifts in New Mexico.
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Susana Martinez
Martinez
Bruce King
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Gary Johnson
Jerry Apodaca
Dave Cargo
Mexico
New Mexico State Aggie
University of New Mexico
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