Rio Rancho voters urged to approve two mill levy and 50 million bond
Our View urges Rio Rancho residents to vote on Tuesday on extending a two mill property tax for six years to fund technology safety and maintenance and on approving a 50 million bond for capital projects. Details include school by school needs and polling hours.
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Rio Rancho Cleveland bball game praised by fans
The first Rio Rancho Cleveland boys basketball game of the year drew praise for fan conduct. Sandoval County commissioners enacted a policy banning tobacco at the jail. Legislators tabled a resolution to stop state lawmakers from being paid while performing legislative work.
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Park for handicapped children sparks council clash
James L Moran of Rio Rancho condemns Charles Wilkins at the January 11 city council meeting for implying emergency transport is more crucial than playground access. Moran argues park funding aids disabled children and urges consideration of road projects for hospital access amid TEA Party criticism.
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Standing up for dogs in a new century of statehood
A speaker calls for improved care of domestic pets as a measure of societal progress, invoking Gandhi to argue that a community’s humanity is shown in how it treats animals.
New Mexico Legislature Sees Rowdy Early Sessions
Santa Fe hosts a lively start as protests echoes of the 1960s and 1970s erupt at governor’s address and a conservative dinner. Albuquerque marchers show resolve while Rep. Bill Rehm questions security and Santa Fe’s safety for lawmakers amid historic capital debate.
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Final consequences of political actions
A column argues that personal choices and national finance share accountability. It cites smoking as self-inflicted harm and warns that public debt mirrors individual risk, citing Greece as a cautionary example of long-term consequence. The piece links personal behavior to broader fiscal policy and electoral responsibility.
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Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 and 300 respectively. Submissions must include author name city and a verifiable contact number. The paper may edit for clarity and space and may choose not to publish any submission.
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