City cites election code limits on Rio Rancho early voting hours
Observer report notes Rio Rancho cannot extend early voting hours due to state municipal election code. City asked Secretary of State about evenings and Saturdays but was told hours must align with city clerk office hours. Loma Colorado Main Library was proposed as a second location with in person voting. Absentee ballots remain available via City Clerk.
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Sprint to close Rio Rancho call center hits job losses
Sprint announced a multiyear turnaround plan including up to 2.5 billion in cost cuts and the center's closure on Feb 5. Nearly 400 workers remained at the Rio Rancho site, which opened in Enchanted Hills in 1998 after peaking at about 1,400 employees. Jami Grindatto of the Sandoval Economic Alliance said promoters are promoting the site to attract a new employer and create jobs.
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Enchanted Hills
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Owen
Star Center
Four suspects named in Rio Rancho liquor thefts
Rio Rancho Police identified four adults linked to six liquor thefts at Latitudes from Jan seven to nineteen with a four year old child present on three. Suspects Alexis Abeyta Venessa Castillo Adrian Aragon and Martin Chavez face multiple felony counts and possible child abuse charges while the district attorney has not filed them yet. All suspects remain at large and authorities urge tips to local police or sheriff.
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Rio Rancho
Latitudes
Paul Rogers
Ron Brown
Alexis Abeyta
Venessa Castillo
Adrian Aragon
Martin Chavez
Rogers
ARPD
Sheriff's Office
Rio Rancho Police Reports Summary of Arrests and Charges
A compiled Rio Rancho Police Report lists arrests and charges from late December to January. Entries include Brandon McKinney charged with driving on a revoked license, aggravated DWI, and a drug felony. Emeri Montoya arrested on a felony warrant for heroin possession with intent to distribute. Brian McKinstry charged with restraining order violation. Mark Herrera linked to heroin possession. Aaron Martinez charged with DWI. Shayna Cervini charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Compiled by Ann Powers.
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Broadmoor
High Resort
Emeri Montoya
County Road
A. Hernandez
Mark Herrera
Calle
Jon Colibri
Southern Bivd
Aaron Martinez
Husky Drive
Mark and
Cherry Roads
Shayna Cervini
May Circle SE
Aldo
Pizzeria
Rio Rancho candidates debate road bond and utilities
District 4 and 6 hopefuls clash over a GO bond for roads and a program to lower Rio Rancho water rates. They favor dedicated road funds, examine labor costs, and back growth to fund repairs, while sparing property taxes. Center focus on Santa Ana Star Center debt and governance tone emphasizes policy over personalities.
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Hensley
Public Works Department
Parra
Bency
Clayton
Rio Rancho
Vanden-Heuvel
Santa Fe
Vanden- Heuvel
Rio Rancho Receives $2.1 Million Reimbursement for Water Projects
City officials credit U S Sen Tom Udall Sen Martin Heinrich Rep Ben Ray Lujan Lt Col Patrick Dagon and Deputy Engineer John D Antonio with securing the reimbursement from the Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District Office and Van Scoyoc Associates Inc The payment will go into the water and wastewater fund and support ongoing projects City Councilor Dawnn Robinson and council members also acknowledged the effort Hull noted the 2014 push to retain a federal lobbyist aided the outcome and Lujan called it a solid first step for revitalizing the community.
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U.S
Tom Udall
Martin Heinrich
Ben Ray Lujan
Patrick Dagon
John D’antonio
USACE
Albuquerque
van Scoyoc Associates Inc
Hull
Rio Rancho
Lujan
ARHS Hosts Wall of Hearts Event With Positivity
The first Wall of Hearts at ARHS invited messages of encouragement while Cupid imagery appeared. Some students posted phone numbers and photos, with Misla noting many positive comments. Organizers say the project aimed to spread kindness, with anonymous posting allowed to reduce embarrassment. A few freshmen posted inappropriate notes, leading to the wall's removal and a reminder of posted rules monitored by staff and Associated Student members.
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Andrew Armijo
Taryn Amestoy
Jordan Montoya
Advertising Contacts and Circulation Manager List
A roster of newsroom staff and ad sales contacts includes Susan Saunier Sabrina Rees Gina Archibeque Nancy Chavez and circulation via Alex Raab. Administration lists Rockford M Hayes as Publisher.
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