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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2015
Page
4
An OUR View editorial urges Rio Rancho style openness for county meetings by posting video and audio online. It argues modern technology, low cost, and archived recordings improve transparency for residents who cannot attend, while preserving records for public access.
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines submission rules for guest opinions and letters. Word limits are 500 for guests and 300 for letters, with required name city and phone for verification. Submissions may be edited, published or distributed in print or electronic forms.
Wendy Vasquez of Rio Rancho argues against Sen Craig Brandt's bill to ban school fees claiming it ignores a flawed funding formula. She urges lawmakers to fix funding levels and reduce class sizes, noting ARPS quality and fee waivers for economically disadvantaged students.
The Rio Rancho city council faces public backlash amid internal squabbling and factional clashes. Councilor Wilkins faces censure after a backroom scheme to benefit his district, while his wife Renee leads the local TEA Party. Newcomer Cheryl Everett accuses male colleagues of bias as the council battles over power and responsibility.
Storehouse West expresses gratitude to the community for vast holiday donations including ime money gift cards food toiletries and children's clothing. Officials note more than 50 000 pounds of food from individuals families businesses and churches are being sorted for distribution as hunger remains a significant issue in New Mexico especially among children.
A reader voices frustration with local governance and media handling of councilors spouses, condemns partisan influence, and cites a broader warning about leaders who abandon due process. The piece links local concerns to a history of coercive power and calls for accountability amid factional tensions.
Kerry Adams, writing from Rio Rancho, critiques ARPS actions at Cleveland High School after teacher Katrina Guarascio resigned amid claims of censorship and harassment. She argues media sensationalism and administrative pressure harmed free speech and critical thinking.
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