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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1987
Page
4
Our Readers Write letter criticizes the citys pilot program distributing 96 gallon trash carts in Rio Rancho Heights. The writer questions council approvals costs and benefits, calls for tighter lids and extra containers for large households, and complains the bulky carts will sit outside daily instead of only on collection days.
Stella Roegge argues Rio Rancho should first strengthen tax base before expanding the school system. She questions urgency and suggests setting a future target date to allow for planning and funding, noting ongoing street maintenance needs since moving there in 1986.
A Rio Rancho resident reports dirty streets in a local area citing litter, drainage concerns, and requests city action to clean up and enforce cleanliness ordinances. Officials have not yet issued a formal response.
Readers describe trash along 2nd St and Darlene Rd in Sur Heights and a lack of city help, expressing helplessness and anger toward municipal maintenance. The letter recounts chaotic driving on local roads including near an arroyo, a drag race with a Mustang, and a wish to escape to Las Vegas for calm.
In Washington Representative William H. Gray urges lawmakers to do what is necessary, not merely desirable, warning against big budgets in fiscal austerity. Senator Pete Domenici backs a modified spending freeze to curb defense and domestic programs, while investing in infrastructure, health, and education. The piece urges New Mexico's 38th Legislature to adopt a restrained budget approach during the 60 day session starting January 30.
Eugene Burton writes that the City Administrator’s steadying influence has been vindicated as councilors and department heads work through a strained climate at City Hall. A recent executive session reviewed a budget report with a near at hand line item finalization set for January 28, aiming to close a four hundred thousand dollar oversight and restore calm productive work.
The Transportation Department reports 1986 had 431 fatal motor vehicle crashes with 494 fatalities, up from 453 crashes and 535 deaths in 1985. December 1986 saw 29 fatal crashes causing 33 deaths. Automobiles caused 335 deaths, pedestrians 101, motorcyclists 48, bicyclists 10. Alcohol fatalities total 62. Helmet use was high for motorcyclists, seat belts low for motor vehicle occupants. Front-seat car occupant fatalities fell 20 in 1986 from 1985, while pickup truck occupant fatalities rose 2.
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