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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1992
Page
3
The editorial lambasts City Councilor Charlotte Landau for proposing state approval of funding an automobile insurance program for those who cannot pay. It argues such a plan would not lower rates and could harm the work ethic, calling the idea ill conceived and election-minded. It warns against perpetuating Robin Hood policies at city and state levels.
The Bush administration moves to end race norming in state employment agency testing under the Civil Rights Act of 1991. The General Aptitude Battery uses race-based ranking to refer minorities, raising concerns over employment equity and the shift to score plus other factors in referrals.
A shopper notes cereal boxes mix child friendly temptations with adult choices. From free Porsche prizes to Alien Detector kits and Nintendo System tie ins, ads push color and novelty while adult lines emphasize nutrition and ironic humor. A surprised reader recalls Amaranth energy claims and a video game mood at checkout.
A reader letter accuses Chamber of Commerce leaders of pushing a pro retail agenda while shops in Rio Rancho face high rents. He cites a Walgreens price discrepancy and urges city pressure on landlords to lower rents to boost local spending. The Property and Waste Management debate is linked to asbestos handling and a landfill expansion plan with staged disposal areas.
Question of the week states Rio Rancho is statistically among New Mexico's safest cities and invites readers to submit a question for future Sidewalk Survey via the listed phone number.
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