Our View Endorsements for Rio Rancho City Council Seats
The editorial endorses Joshua Hernandez for District 1, citing fresh perspectives and millennial representation alongside concerns about aging infrastructure and economic growth. It also supports former Mayor Jim Owen and JoAnne Dudley, praising experience and public service while noting Hernandez’s independence and potential conflict considerations. For District 4, Marlene Feuer is highlighted as uniquely qualified, with long local involvement, governance experience, and steady leadership qualities, while thanking Ron Hensley for his past service and urging continued engagement.
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Letters to the Observer praise Marlene Feuer for Rio Rancho council bid
Readers urge voters in District 4 to elect Marlene Feuer citing her prior service and professionalism on the city council. Another letter endorses Cris Balzano for District 6 while urging action on growth and reform. A third calls for voting Yes on two charter amendments and a road bond in Rio Rancho election day.
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Rio Rancho mayor highlights 2016 funding and turnout push
Rio Rancho lines up federal and state money in 2016 for water wastewater arsenic facility emergency gear and police vehicles while eyeing a second senior center and UNM West health care campus. Gregg Hull urges a 1 in 10,000 turnout before March 9 mayoral election prompts civic action.
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Rio Rancho City Council Race Faces Character Versus Cronyism
A Feb 4 candidates forum in Rio Rancho highlighted a sharp choice ahead of the March 1 election. One candidate distributed an attack piece against an incumbent with an ageist graphic and misstatements while another framed himself as a unifying statesman promising to work with all sides. The narrative centers on character over cronyism amid concerns over city infrastructure and public safety, accusing past leaders of pay to play.
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Viewpoints Letter on Guest Columns Published as Submitted
A reader notes that Viewpoints guest columns and letters appear as submitted with no fact checking or corrections. The missive implies concerns about editorial standards and accuracy in published letters and columns.
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