CNM Bond Election Sparks Tax and Enrollment Debate
A critical view accuses CNM of misleading voters about an 84 million bond, claiming it raises property taxes despite claims of no tax increase since 1996. The piece cites declining enrollment, seven campuses within 30 minutes, 490 classes cut, and alleged voter access issues. It notes early voting challenges and urges scrutiny ahead of February 2 election.
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CNM
New Mexico Business Coalition
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Corrales
Albuquerque Journal
CNN
Katharine Winograd
Northwest
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Bernalillo County
APS
Asco
Rio Rancho citizens push back on CNM bond funding
Harry Gordon, longtime Rio Rancho resident and spouse of City Councilor Cheryl Everett, voices concern that CNM's proposed 84 million bond largely funds Albuquerque facilities. He urges Rio Rancho leadership to seek legal options to detach from CNM taxation or be assured direct Rio Rancho benefits and lowered property taxes for local residents.
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CNM
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Harry Gordon
District 3
Cheryl Everett
Sara
Udall nominates 36 New Mexico students for academies
U S Senator Tom Udall names 36 New Mexico students for service academy nominations including five from Rio Rancho High School and Cleveland High School. Nominees will compete for admission to the United States Military Naval and Air Force academies for the class of 2020 following a competitive process.
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Udall
New Mexico
Washington
USS
Tom Udall
United States Service Academy
Rio Rancho
U.S. Naval Academy
Greg Hermanns
Austin Horn
John Finnegan
U.S. Air Force Academy
Santiago Apodaca
Cleveland High School
Camaren Ly
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Senator’s Military Academy Review Board
United States Service Academies
Military Academy Review Board
Service
Residents urge zoning delay over Sand Ridge fracking plans
Rio Rancho residents press Sandoval County Planning and Zoning to pause a zoning change allowing Sand Ridge Energy fracking near populated areas. They warn of water contamination and health risks, urge a moratorium, and highlight limited ordinances and future wells near Rio Rancho. The letter also questions local road tax survey results and upcoming bonds and payments.
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SandRidge
Sandoval
City of Vision
Sandoval County
Idalia Road
NM 528
Rio Rancho
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Pat Socci
Wendy Vasquez
Observer
Gregg Hull
Richard Dooley
Janine Mitchell
Centurybank
Lecatte
Santa Fe
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Las Cruces
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