Jail considers total tobacco ban for inmates staff and visitors
County documents outline a ban disallowing tobacco inside jail facilities and on outdoor grounds and even off-site under supervision. Inmates could face administrative discipline and criminal charges. visitors and contractors risk loss of security clearance and removal, with possible criminal charges. staff face discipline up to termination and potential charges. If approved, the rule would take effect June 4, championed by Commissioner Don Chapman who notes health risks.
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Man pleads guilty in animal cruelty case involving dog
The case centers on a dog originally named Angel later changed to Charlie. A neighbor saw Dickie kicking the dog and police found evidence of severe injuries including burned genitalia and head and eye trauma. The dog was blind from cataracts, later adopted, and other pets were rehomed. Dickie faces probation and an animal cruelty prevention course after counseling since January 23, 2011, at Desert Lily Court SE.
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Garde
Desert Lily Court SE
Gaither to headline Star Center Rio Rancho gospel event
Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band join The Nelons The Martins Charlotte Ritchie Gene McDonald Gordon Mote and Kevin Williams for a family friendly Rio Rancho concert celebrating faith unity and timeless gospel themes The artist’s early life and marriage to Gloria Sickal are noted and Gaither’s view on gospel music’s enduring joy is quoted.
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Gaither
Nelons
the Martins
Charlotte Ritchie
Gene McDonald
Gordon Mote
Kevin Williams
Gloria Sickal
Absentee Voting Opens for Rio Rancho City Election
Applications for Rio Rancho March 6 municipal election absentee ballots are available from the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall. Ballot applications must be received by 5 p.m. March 2. Ballots may be returned by mail in person by the voter, a family member, or the voter's caregiver until 7 p.m. March 6. In-person marking is allowed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 31 to March 2.
Resale Shop and Adoption Center Opens in Bernalillo
Resale Shop at 136 Calle de Presidente Bernalillo NM 87004 offers furniture clothing antiques housewares and more across from the post office. WMR seeks volunteers calling Seliena 331-0908 and donations of bleach cat litter and fleece blankets. Mailing address 1512 Deborah Rd SE 203 Rio Rancho NM 87124 www.wmranch.org
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WMR
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Petsmart
Coors Bypass
Wmranch.org
Deborah Rd
Rio Rancho
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