Stop the water bill rise, Owen urges federal help
Rio Rancho Mayor Jim Owen pressed New Mexico's congressional delegation in Washington to resist federally mandated arsenic standards that could cost Rio Rancho at least 10 million dollars. He warned of possible city fines and emphasized unfunded mandates, while seeking federal aid for water policy reform and transportation funding, including Paseo del Volcan. He noted progress on right of way issues and potential light rail and water leasing with nearby pueblos.