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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2015
Page
4
An Observer editorial reflects on 2014 violence in Rio Rancho noting a New Year rollover incident injuring two and a later police standoff with no injuries. It cites a rise in homicides from one in 2012-2013 to five by late 2014, discusses underlying factors, and remains cautiously hopeful the area remains among the state’s safest communities.
The community extends best wishes to newly elected and re-elected officials resuming or starting terms this month in Sandoval County and the state Legislature. Sheriff Doug Wood Assessor Dom Garcia County Commissioner Don Chapman Commissioner R James Dominguez Probate Judge Lawrence McClain, and state Reps Jason Harper Tim Lewis Paul Pacheco begin a demanding session in Santa Fe. Some officials stepping down include Orlando Lucero and Probate Judge Charles Aguilar.
Submission rules for guest opinions and letters set word limits of 500 and 300 respectively. Include name city and phone. Submissions may be edited for AP style and space. Publication not guaranteed. Email editor rrobserver com or mail 1594 Sara Rd Rio Rancho NM 87124.
A reader argues for competency based driver licensing with layered licenses and regular testing, citing snow bound roads and recalled drivers. Proposes pilot like simulators and periodic evaluations every four years to ensure real driving ability beyond initial tests.
Roy Slezak recalls a neighborhood touch football game in the old school yard with Bob B. The pass to Bob ended in a dun dented turquoise 1957 Chevy owned by the Musciotto family. Slezak notes neighbors watched, and memories helped keep kids out of trouble.
The New Mexico Utility Shareholders Alliance defends PNM's plan to shut two coal units at San Juan Generating Station, retrofit the other two for visibility, and replace power with cleaner sources. It cites costs to ratepayers, proposes rooftop solar fees, and urges PRC approval amid debate over environmental mandates and rate increases.
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