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Newspaper

Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1983

Page

9

Commission Debates Pay Raises and County Projects

Sandoval County discusses salary hikes for elected officials including the commission sheriff treasurer assessor county clerk and probate judge amid a funding dispute over legality. The panel also approves courthouse renovation specs 65000 Burns Peters plan foresees extra district attorney space and a jail capacity increase with higher daily fees. A Coronado sanitation district push and Pena Blanca aid are planned as state funding requests. A jail expansion and Placitas fire station bid proceed with budget review and a clerk’s reassignment seals after a closed session.

Paul Barducke State Department of Finance Bardache Valencia Attorney General's Office Valencia County Pena Blanca U.S. Post Office Bernalillo Gennaro Ferrara Ity Placitas Fire Department Irene Padilla

Annexation meeting hears Fire Chief warn of volunteer costs

At a second PH annexation session, District 7 Fire Chief Dan Dunbar warned that if Paradise Hills joined the city he would not serve as a volunteer. He cited a 540000 annual budget for the volunteer department plus a paid driver, and noted Paradise Hills would gain equipment while other county volunteers fear loss of gear. City and county planners outlined differences in zoning and procedures, and residents pressed lawmakers on state law reforms to resist annexation while discussing funding and street costs. Evelyn Hooker urged immediate civic input as funding decisions loom.

Valencia Burns- Peters Architectural Firm Burns+ Peters Group Foothills Fire Department Ken Sinclair Elizabeth Johnson Questi District 7 Dan Dunbar Dunbar Corrales Coors Road St. Joseph Drive Paradise Hills Easterling Ed Rhatigan Carrales

Paradise Hills Board hears bridge plan presentation

The Paradise Hills Civic Association heard Bill Brannin of the West Side Coalition outline bridges and development on the west side. He urged a four lane crossing at El Pueblo and warned a Montano crossing could trigger eight years of delays and a lawsuit after an environmental study.

Bill Brannin The West Side Neighborhood Coalition Mrs. Teague Hal Stratton Paradise Hills Civic Association West Side Coalition Neighborhood Association Brannin West Side Coors Road el Pueblo Montano Montano Crossing

Commissioner voices stand on bridge crossing location

Paradise Hills audience questions the county commissioner’s stance at the annexation bridge meeting. Patrick Padilla says he opposes a two lane bridge over the river, calling it impractical and urging the cost be borne privately. He cites the Montana bridge price at over 14 million and warns of a potential 40 million expansion to four lanes in five years.

Paradise Hills Patrick Padilla the Observer Montana

Conciliation urged as case nears federal suit

Jaramillo and Chaires press for multi million civil rights action after termination. They claim anxiety and low mood followed them, with doctor’s care noted. The pair accuse the department while Padilla represents them. Opposing views question the commission’s probable cause finding and cost. Next, Padilla previews talks on landfill, animal control, and taxes.

Tiss Commission Jaramillo Chaires Department Haycox Human Rights Commission

VA Hospital invites Albuquerque residents to visit patients

Residents are invited to visit patients at the VA Medical Center on February 4 for the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans. Mayor Harry Kinney will read a proclamation at 10:00 p.m. to start the observance. Celebrities and veterans services groups will tour 10 a.m. to noon, with visiting hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., year-round volunteers urged to contact Jim Delgado at 265-1711 ext 2269.

Albuquerque Harry Kinney Veterans Service Manny Jim Delgado Voluntary Service VA Medical Center Mr. Delgado

Reorganizing County Manager Office Consolidates Four Roles

The commission outlines a plan to combine the county manager, assistant county manager, purchasing agent, and personnel manager into three positions under the county manager's guidance. The move aims to fit the budget and save about eight thousand dollars. Previously, John Brown was fired amid a dispute over severance pay and an alleged implied contract, and Brown’s successor Laura Ansera left January 19 for a state job as deputy Secretary of field services in the Employment Security Department.

Sion’s &Clion Rinaldi John Brown Brown Commission The Commis Sion Laura Ansera State Employment Security Department

Rio Rancho Secretaries Chapter to Meet at Vista Grande

The Rio Rancho Chapter of Professional Secretaries International will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday February 5 1983 at Vista Grande Retirement Center 4101 Meadowlark Lane. Guest speaker will be Pam McKeever Energy Conservation Engineer with Public Service Company of New Mexico. Ms McKeever is

Rio Rancho Professional Secretaries International Vista Grande Retirement Center Meadowlark Lane Pam McKeever Public Service Company of New Mexico Ms. McKeever

West Mesa Invites Secretaries to PNM Projects Meeting

A message invites all secretaries residing in West Mesa to join a meeting with the Project Manager of PNM’s Solar Domestic Hot Water Project and Waste Heat Recovery Project. The organizer notes she holds a Civil Engineering degree from the University of New Mexico and is pursuing a Masters in Mechanical Engineering.

PNM University of New Mexico

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By Michael J. Hartrantt Sandoval Louis Valencia County Commission Sinclair Coronado Cliff Spirock Community Sciences, Corp Eagle Ranch Zoning Commission Paradise Hills Commission Spirock Chuck Easterling Evelyn Hooker Coors Montgomery APS Alameda Corrales Road Richfield Association Board Loretta Nazzarett Nazzarett Albuquerque Transit Gary Garlick Julian Smith Paradise Boulevard Lyons Irving Smith Bernalillo County Golf Course Civic Association Bel- Jamah Corp Alonzo Padilla el Pueblo Road Corrales Bridge Padilla VA Hospital Hower Car FloRist Southern Blvd Lan Meeting West Mesa Area Fran OR Hank Hildenbrand Macy’s New York Fran Hank Hayes Furniture CO Coors Blvd N.W Glenrio Plaza Laudy Carolyn Long Ryan Joni
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