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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2015
Page
4
An Observer editorial questions the value of spending about 6000 on school board elections when two seats were filled by unopposed candidates. It notes December filings by Ryan Parra and Ramon Montano, the withdrawal of incumbents, and no write-in bids, urging discussion of a law change to skip elections when races are uncontested.
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A Letter to the Observer argues that New Mexico’s DWI tolerance yields offenders with multiple convictions avoid prison and prompts aggressive asset forfeiture. The writer urges Rio Rancho to observe Albuquerque’s litigation outcomes before enacting similar ordinances, proposes prior conviction requirements and strict fund handling rules to protect constitutional rights.
Senate Education Committee members defied the push for free public education by opposing Senate Bill 47, with Sen. Craig Brandt of Rio Rancho backing the measure and claiming constitutional support. Sen. John Sapien of Corrales, chairing the committee, voted against the bill amid differing views on education policy.
A council member criticizes new payroll additions for four police posts and a legal role plus fire positions, arguing non recurring grants and FEMA funds should not cover ongoing costs. He cites rising GET, water revenue worries, and warns against a July budget gamble, urging restraint and transparency.
Dan Webb argues roads must precede business in Rio Rancho to attract white collar firms. He cites Paseo del Norte costs and gridlock from delayed road work, urging immediate upgrades on Northern, Southern, NM 52, Unser and Paseo del Volcan to avoid costly future delays and lure higher wage industries.
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