Residents Voice Vehement Opposition to New Garbage Plan
Our Readers Write continues with residents denouncing a proposed garbage plan. George McDaniel Sally Warner and Jenny Berkowitz are named among critics. A petition may circulate against the plan while CSI President Lee Dente promises pickup in all containers.
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George McDaniel
Sally Warner
Jenny Berkowitz
Ised
CSI
Lee Dente
Janet Blair
Koat-Tv
Public inquiry on Rio Rancho school district plans
A district near Sit weighs non binding referendum on forming a Rio Rancho district. Critics warn wasteful spending and potential risks to education quality, while praising existing APS schools and questioning administration costs and teacher retention under a new system.
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Dee McCleery
Rio Rancho
Health Net Toon Health Net at Smith’s Rio Rancho Store
A.A.R.P. Chapter 663 hosted a Health Net service week January 12 18 at Smith’s Rio Rancho, thanking 28 volunteers who served 250 residents despite snow. Smith’s Rio Rancho and manager Robert Stubbs provided area support and held records for New Mexico Health Net executives pickup.
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Smith’s of Rio Rancho
Robert Stubbs
New Mexico Health Net
Rio
Democrats to watch legislature in action in New Mexico
The Sandoval County Democratic Organization plans a Feb 10 Santa Fe trip to observe the state Legislature. Invited by Rep Pauline Eisenstadt and Sen Dennis Chavez, members meet at Rio Rancho Shopping Center at 9:30 a.m. for car pooling reservations with Bobbi Droske or Jules Rubinstein.
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Sandoval County Democratic Organization
Santa Fe
Pauline Eisenstadt
Dennis Chavez
Rio Rancho
Houston Lumber
Bobbi Droske
Jules Rubinstein
Puesta del Sal Elementary Receives Grant for Fitness Course
Puesta del Sal Elementary School gains a $5,000 grant from St. Joseph Hospital and the National Fitness Camp to fund a fitness course on campus. An additional $1,529 from the Rio Rancho volunteer fire association auxiliary supported computer equipment. Principal Israel Juarez cites 998 students enrolled. The PTA elected nominating committee for 1987-88: Bill Wooten, Lois Coleman, and Jll Fox. Nominations should go to these individuals. The PTA continues Campbell’s soup label collection for learning materials. Next PTA board meeting is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge. general meeting is Feb 12 in the cafeteria. Book fair week of Feb 9 and product survey Feb 11. Members should attend their assigned times.
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Puesta del Sal
St. Joseph Hospital
Rio Rancho Volunteer Fire Association
Israel Juarez
PTA
New Mexico Governor's budget proposals draw cautious reception
Legislators question Governor Carruthers and his fiscal plan, viewing it as a thin, unfocused program. The Governor seeks a 60 million increase to reach 1.5 billion in state spending with small budget cuts and agency reorganizations, while avoiding large staff layoffs and aiming for a streamlined operation.
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Carruthers
New Mexico
Tax hikes and staff cuts loom in capitol plan
The piece outlines attrition based staffing cuts and a series of tax increases. It argues state moves to keep windfall federal tax changes, abolish the income tax rebate in favor of removing the gross receipts tax on food, raise auto excise tax, add a nickel on gasoline, and raise vehicle registration costs. These changes aim to fund higher state government costs under new leadership.
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Feds
Carruthers
West Side Boys Club formation urged by council members
Council notes praise for a West Side Boys Club led by Bob Groppe and Bob Aarons with broad community support. Meetings every Thursday 7:30 p.m. at City Auditorium. Also reports on TIP funding for 20th Street Unser linkage and a Santa Fe test for the project. Chamber of Commerce promotes Rio Rancho materials and events while two major issues arise: a new school district referendum and a pilot refuse collection plan awaiting resident input.
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West Side Boys Club
Bob Groppe
Bob Aarons
City Auditorium
Sabana Grande
Middle
Chamber
Tina
Gary
Pore Care Tips From MR FRANKS Beauty Salon Ad
An old style ad promotes skin care for pores with claims that pores never multiply but can appear larger from stress and dirt. It urges a clean routine and home care, then invites readers to visit MR FRANKS for beauty services including manicures and pedicures.
Rio Rancho Fitness Classes and Clinics Schedule
Rio Rancho births a year of workouts from aerobic classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 8 pm at Star Heights with $12 monthly or $2 per visit to fitness specialist led sessions. Walker's Club meets Saturdays 8:30 to 10 am at Rio Rancho City Auditorium with $10 fee. Sunday cross country runs 9 am to noon at Haynes Recreation Center for $10 monthly. Tae Kwon Do evenings 6 to 8:30 pm at City Auditorium with $40 monthly. Clinics cover basketball running soccer baseball softball and tennis with lectures 7 to 9 pm and clinics 9 am to noon at Star Heights Recreation Center for $5. Call 892-6704 ext 48 for availability.
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Walker's Club
Rio Rancho City Auditorium
Sabana Grande
Haynes Recreation Center
Grande Blvd
New Mexico
Countyside
Rio Rancho
Star Heights Recreation Center
Polaris Blvd
Department of Community Services
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