Editorial urges Sandoval County to deny SandRidge drill rezoning near Rio Rancho
The Observer cautions Sandoval County Commission to reject SandRidge Energy LLC's two acre rezoning for drilling near Rio Rancho citing inadequate information against seven of eight zoning requirements. It notes staff and Planning Zoning Commission recommendations, plus the need for a county oil and gas ordinance before any approval, stressing public safety and water protections.
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Ridge Energy
Rio Rancho
Sandoval
New Mexico
Sand Ridge
Planning and Zoning Commission
SandRidge
Michael Springfield
Rio Rancho Road Bond Urges Voters Yes to Fix Streets
Linda Allison urges Rio Rancho residents to vote Yes on a general obligation bond on March 1 to invest 9 million in the next two years, with potential 45 million over ten years, funded by a 7.30 per 100000 home tax. She argues the bond funds two key streets and starts a cycle to repair infrastructure citywide, contrasting with opponents and referencing past votes and TEA Party involvement.
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Rio Rancho
Sela
Rio Areca
Flint
Michigan
Rio Rancho Vote on Road Bond Sparks County Split
A message urges Rio Rancho residents to vote against a Sandoval County road bond and press the city to separate from the county. The appeal calls for forming a separate Rio Rancho County and repealing what it calls restrictive Sandoval rules amid ongoing disputes.
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Rio Rancho
Sandoval
Sandoval County
Differences haven't stalled governing body
City Councilors Dawn Robinson and Shelby Smith defend the council against claims of bickering noting that vigorous debate has not halted progress. They cite completed road work, water system fixes, new police and fire resources, and economic development efforts as evidence of productive governance in Rio Rancho.
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Police
Germaine Casey
Rio Rancho
Oil and gas offer promise for Sandoval County and Rio Rancho
Local oil and gas figures outline a major economic opportunity for Sandoval County and Rio Rancho with hundreds of wells already in production and dozens more tested in recent years. Field development could bring jobs, school funding, and infrastructure improvements, though final viability hinges on the upcoming SandRidge well test results.
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Sandoval
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
Encana
WPX Energy
Mancos
SandRidge
Viewpoints: Guest columns and letters expression note
The column explains that Viewpoints guest pieces are published as submitted and reflect the author's beliefs not editor endorsement. It states the Observer seeks a spirited but rational discussion, with no fact checking or corrections by staff.
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