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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 2012

Page

7

Swickard says the problem is us and the politics of promise

Dr. Michael Swickard argues in a long-form critique that voters and politicians fuel a system that prioritizes short term money grabs over sustainable policy. He warns of rising entitlement, national resource theft, and a looming financial collapse akin to Greece, urging accountability and change.

Greece Michael Swickard New Mexico michael@swickard

Santa Fe tension over capital location and dinner clash

The piece notes long running Santa Fe versus Albuquerque tension as state offices grow toward Albuquerque and contemplates moving the capital. It details a heated floor exchange between Rep. Egolf and Rep. Rehm at a Santa Fe dinner, mentions a legislator’s possible prior knowledge, and recalls past volatile legislative moments including chair throwers and punches. The author seeks help identifying a historical figure known as Diamond Tooth Miller who allegedly killed a state Supreme Court chief justice at La Fonda Hotel long ago.

Lujan Santa Fe Rep Rehm Albuquerque Brian Egolf Egolf Eldorado Hotel

Broadcaster defends ethics amid candidate forum dispute

Ed Smith, president of Edit House Productions, defends his 30 years in broadcasting and Rio Rancho Public Access TV contract as he rejects claims of unethical conduct over livestreaming a February Candidate Forum. He notes BioVision lacks remote multi camera capacity and offers a playable DVD instead.

Destiny Center BioVision Hap City Hall Rio Rancho City of Ed Smith

Line of credit suits seasonal businesses like Gourmet Specialties

Steve and Tracy Kirkpatrick, longtime Albuquerque operators of Gourmet Specialties Southwest, use a bank line of credit to fund fall inventory and 17 seasonal kiosks in New Mexico and West Texas. They repay by Jan 15, basing orders on store projections and forecasts. Banks view them as good credit risks, with job creation from full and part time staff.

Steve Tracy Kirkpatrick Albuquerque Southwest Hickory Farms Kirkpatricks New Mexico West Texas

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