Observations From the Publisher on Rio Rancho Issues
Vandalism by juveniles alarms parents amid shifting sheriff leadership and new West Mesa fire station. The piece calls parental vigilance for children, notes legal risks for homeowners with stolen property, and discusses airport plans, Westland Development stance, and proposed uses for the West Mesa Radar site including treatment and All Pueblo Council programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
West Mesa
Westland Development
Westland
Marion Cottrell
West Side
All-Pueblo Council
Voters urged to judge School Board candidate on merit
A Rio Rancho resident recalls a January 15 1977 Democratic Precinct Chairmen meeting endorsing Frank Pataro for the School Board. The writer argues endorsement based on residence rather than qualifications and urges informed voting at the February 1 election, with forum on January 26 and polls at Rio Rancho Elementary from 8 am to 7 pm.
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Democratic Party
Rio Rancho
Frank Pataro
Pataro
Pepe Ortiz
Clarification sought over Rio Rancho handbill distortions
A Rio Rancho resident objects to a circulating handbill that she says distorts facts about Sabino Montoya and his wife Lugardita Montoya. She asserts her long service in Sandoval County Treasurer and Sheriff offices and defends Jim Gulick and local hires, urging truth be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Sabino Montoya
Sandoval County
Sandoval
Lugardita Montoya
Sheriff's Office
Jim Gulick
Sheriff's Department
Reorganization plan faces Senate brake in New Mexico
Gov. Jerry Apodaca backs a 12 department government overhaul and seven singular agencies tied to his office. Senate President Pro Tem I M Smalley signals delay as critics warn of a 2000 page package. energy taxes eyed to offset high gas prices while lawmakers push highway commission changes and MVD reforms.
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Santa FE
Jerry Apodaca
House
Senate
I. M. Smalley
D-Deming
Apodaca
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Ways and Means
Sen
Smalley
Albuquerque
Roswell
Highway Commission
Dona Ana County
Paul Rader
Mesilla
Martin
Red Rock
Hidalgo County
Joe Gant
Dcarlsbad
Gant
Sen. Gant
Interim Energy Committee
John J. Mershon
Cloudcroft
Senate Conservation Committee
Gant. Smakey
Aubrey Dunn
Alamogordo
State Public Service Commission
Colin McMillan
R-Roswell
McMillan
Hoyt Pattison
Curry-Roosevelt-Lea
Rep
Pattison
Deputies Commended for Swift Rescue of Distressed Dog
Last Thursday January 20 two Sandoval County Deputy Sheriffs rushed to a call about a disabled stray dog attacked by neighborhood hounds. They loaded the animal into their vehicle and transported it to Bernalillo where it was deemed beyond saving and euthanized. Their actions highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive animal control law in the county.
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Sandoval
Bernalillo
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Voice of
The
People
Capitol
Fred Buckles
Dan Berry
D-Eunice
Berry
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department
Barbara McAdams
Harry McAdams
D-Hobbs
House Transportation Committee
New House
Tom Brown
Artesia
Phelps Anderson
Paradise Hills
Paradise Blvd
N.W
Observer
Rio Rancho Drive
S.E
J. W. McCaffrey
Frances R. McCaffrey
James F. McCaffrey
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