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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1987
Page
4
A letter criticizes Garvey Carruthers and unions, arguing trained linemen ensure reliability and safety. The writer stresses the need for skilled workers to power growth and warns unqualified personnel could cause accidents or deaths, signing as Kelly Branchal.
Randy Feit rebuts Senator Budd Herbert's push for a right to work bill in New Mexico. The letter argues the measure weakens unions, raises business costs, and hurts wages and education funding. Feit cites federal sources, quotes industry figures, and urges voters to oppose the bill before the legislature votes.
In a capitol city conversation critics label Governor Carruthers tax proposals bluff and fluff. They warn tying spending to external indexes would let the governor cap appropriations and veto minutes, concentrating power and risking constitutional overreach unless changes come via constitution amendments. The lobbyist cautions the bold powers could undermine New Mexico’s weak governor system.
Councilor Eugene Burton notes March 2 court actions in the city mayoral malfeasance case while praising filled staff posts and the Rio Rancho Public Safety Reserves. He commends DPS Director Dencil Haycox for guiding complex reforms and the unanimous adoption of the DPS reserves document.
Lawmakers report about one thousand bills introduced, with about half likely to pass. Prime sponsor details, bills HB 36 HB 66 HM 9 and HB 107 are awaiting Senate hearing. House Education proposes 759,818,185 for public school support, noting gaps in class size and teacher pay.
Senator Dennis Chavez reports Senate Finance Committee approval of a measure for an advisory referendum in Rio Rancho on creating an independent school district. The Rio Rancho Citizens Committee will meet with the APS Board of Education on March 4 to discuss feasibility and funding for the referendum and district research.
Amnesty International charges the death penalty in the United States is arbitrary and racially biased, violating international treaties. The group cites race and geography in sentencing, notes rising executions, and details cruel cases, urging a worldwide campaign against capital punishment.
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