Pat D'Arco Honored After Rio Rancho Mayor's Death
Editorial notes Pat D'Arco died January 13 and was honored with a funeral procession, a highway named for him and a legacy in Rio Rancho transportation. He served as mayor from 1990 to 1994, oversaw land acquisitions for Esther Bone Library and Rio Rancho High, and remained active on planning boards. Swisstack recalls D'Arco as a mentor and father figure.
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Apper Questions Salzman Help Edge in Forum Say Campaign Bias
Shari Arlett of Rio Rancho criticizes comments about Marilyn Salzman in a candidate forum context. Clayton agrees notingApper may favor Salzman due to neighborhood ties and volunteer work with child advocacy and mental health groups.
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Is Martinez viable veep candidate
Romney considers New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez as a potential vice presidential pick focusing on first term governors with executive experience. Martinez declines, saying her focus is on governing New Mexico, while observers note governors often lack foreign policy depth and that other candidates like Richardson have historically been considered.
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Rio Rancho midyear budget shows stable finances and growth
Rio Rancho’s midyear financial report touts a stable budget with revenues about 631000 dollars above projections. The piece notes job growth in New Mexico, HP hiring, a new Rust Medical Center, and the planned UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, while housing activity remains sluggish. The city emphasizes multi year budgeting, reserve funds, and targeted spending to sustain finances through economic cycles. Mayor Tom Swisstack writes that police, fire, EMS and communications consume over half of general fund costs and pledges continued cost saving and revenue efforts.
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