Rio Rancho in 2016 to be busy with elections and projects
An observer urges a productive year for Rio Rancho with council races a $9 million road bond, charter amendments, and upcoming primaries. The editorial notes continuing retail growth, Sandoval Economic Alliance, and debates over impact fees, Water Treatment Plant No 1, recycled water rates, and Sand Ridge Energy. It highlights Paseo del Volcan plans, Italia Road, Broadmoor extension, and UNM West expansion as key items for 2016.
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Government and the market as problem solvers
The piece contrasts government intervention with free market solutions, citing Murray Rothbard on the non sequitur of assuming government must fix societal needs. It argues individuals and the market provide innovations, with examples like PCs and cancer detection, and notes traffic design at a local school shows market feedback shaping demand for better solutions.
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Murray Rothbard
Privacy vs. security in smartphone encryption debate heats up
Lemuel Martinez argues Congress can curb tech firms under the Commerce Clause to aid law enforcement. He contends encrypted devices thwart abductions, trafficking, drug crimes, and even national security threats due to warrants and probable cause. He urges swift action to protect public safety.
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Lessons From 2015 In Search Of A Better 2016
A reflective piece arguing that 2015 failed on truth and civility, with quotes from Santayana Orwell Bednar and Jefferson. It urges learning from losses and highlighting victories to avoid repeating mistakes in 2016. It notes pervasive name calling, partisan divisions, and the need for well informed citizens to demand truth in public dialogue. The author references political blogs, New Mexico legislature events, and calls for accountability among elected officials.
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David Bednar
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George Burns
Thomas Jefferson
Viewpoints Guest Columns Reflect Community Dialogue
Opinion texts published as submitted express the author beliefs without staff edits. The Observer notes these viewpoints do not reflect endorsement by the publication or its staff. The Md 6 community dialogue surveys issues and challenges across the area.
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