Rio Rancho past glimpsed in Observer snapshots
A 1985 probe by New Mexico Attorney General found no irregularities in the citys Blum Building purchase from AMREP, following a protest by Pat DArco. The 1995 note mentions possible Del Norte bus shuttling for Cibola High freshmen amid APS review.
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Fire chief Bearce advances EMS strategy and support networks
Rio Rancho Fire Department leader Bearce completed a four year PAGE 1 leadership program funded by the federal government earning a master’s in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University. He used findings to revamp responses, CPR education, and peer support for firefighters families. Three captains from Rio Rancho were accepted into the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officers Program.
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City upgrades staff as deputies rise and salaries disclosed
The Rio Rancho city government reports changes in leadership roles including John Craig as deputy city manager earning 115 190 a year and Peter Wells as assistant city manager with 91 416. Garcia notes new communications manager salary 47 923 and Matt Geisel shifts to economic development head at 96 574. Noah Trujillo and Bernadette Salazar receive new posts with salaries 62 504 and 102 003 respectively, while Dan Olsen becomes financial services director at 104 499.
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Measles outbreak underscores vaccine role in NM
Measles cases surged in 2015 beginning in California with 100 plus cases across 14 states, prompting reminders from Dr. Randy Knott and public health officials that vaccination is critical. New Mexico bans exemptions rise to 3,335 in 2014, while Rio Rancho and Albuquerque Schools require two MMR doses for enrollment. Public health officials stress MMR at 12-15 months and 4-6 years, with doses 28 days apart, and note severe measles risks especially for infants under 12 months.
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