Rio Rancho redistricting in flux over new state seats
Gov. Susana Martinez staff will appeal a state Supreme Court ruling up to the U S Supreme Court after a district judges map gave Rio Rancho an additional House seat. City leaders push for both a second House seat and a Senate seat amid growth, with Rio Rancho watching court actions and potential legal fights.
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Williams faces heat over mobile election sign in Rio Rancho
City Councilor Mike Williams drives a large mobile campaign sign around Rio Rancho raising questions of ordinance compliance. Tea Party leader Dawnn Robinson and city staff cite rules on political and mobile signs while Williams and Alan Warner argue it is for a special event. He has been told to keep the sign moving and not parked, with brief pauses only, amid debates on whether it qualifies as educational and allowable under the sign ordinance.
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Park Above costs $23,000 yearly for proposed facility
The Rio Rancho Observer notes the continuation of a Wednesday front page story. A Park Above plans a park near Rust Medical Center for disabled and non disabled children, with annual maintenance estimated at $23,000.
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City charter clarifies mayoral role as chief executive
Observer notes on page 3 corrects a misquote about charter amendments. The city already designates the mayor as the city’s chief executive. a proposed measure asks if the mayor’s post should be full time rather than granting a new CEO power.
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