Alamogordo district seeks more funds and fairer state aid
Kids Rounds argues Alamogordo would gain 3.7 million if it received the state average, lifting its teacher pay rank to seventh. He criticizes the 20 year old equalization formula as biased toward large districts and special categories, calling it middle child syndrome. The state plans a 200 000 study to review the funding formula with experts. Rio Rancho and seven others receive extra funds. a lawsuit may be filed within two weeks with 11 districts likely joining.
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Michael Davis
State Department of Education
Rio Rancho
Belen
Los Lunas
Moriarty
Albuquerque
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Gadsden
Gallup
Las Cruces
Roswell
Santa Fe
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Republican Party Elects Officers in Sandoval County
The Republican Party of Sandoval County elected new officers for the next two years. Judy Van derstar Russell of Rio Rancho was chosen chairwoman, Mary Kwapich of Pla citas first vice chair, and Kevin Haney of Rio Rancho second vice chair. Ruth Deemer of Corrales becomes secretary and James Franklin of Rio Rancho treasurer. Vanderstar Russell aims to raise party awareness and strengthen networking among candidates and volunteers. For info call 892-1409.
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Republican Party
Sandoval County
Judy Vanderstar Russell
Rio Rancho
Mary Kwapich
Placitas
Kevin Haney
Ruth Deemer
Corrales
James Franklin
Vanderstar Russell
Obernesser Named West Side Program Manager at BBBS Albuquerque
Jane Obernesser will head the West Side program for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Albuquerque. She arrives from Washington DC where she tracked family and children’s legislation. She holds a BA from Loyola Marymount University. Executive director Margaret Bishop plans a major expansion of West Side services at the United Way Community Service Center in Rio Rancho Southern Plaza.
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New Mexico
Washington D.C
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
Margaret Bishop
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
United Way Community Service Center
Rio Rancho
Southern Plaza
Commission Humphrey ready for challenges ahead
Mary Humphrey, elected to Sandoval County Commission to fill a Rio Rancho vacancy, aims to study issues and serve Vista Hills and surrounding areas. The former Rio Rancho City Council member prioritizes schools and transportation, favors regional cooperation and opposes new taxes while seeking consensus with Rio Rancho leadership.
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Tom Swisstack
Mary Humphrey
Sandoval County
Vista Hills
Country Club
River's Edge
Western Hills
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Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation Commission
Rio Rancho Charter Commission
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Arena
Loy Gallegos
Johnson
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West Side
Patty Thomas
Joe Lang
Corrales
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