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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1987
Page
4
Robert Tisch of Washington urges Sunday and holiday mail pickups from post office containers, noting nationwide shortages. He praises clerks but calls for more staff to reduce long lines. he argues residents are treated like second class citizens despite good service.
Albert D. Rice argues for a new Class H County and separate Rio Rancho school district. He critiques APS funding, notes 10.9 million yearly school taxes with only half spent locally, and urges action against tax transfers to neighboring Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. He targets Kneighbors and Nash in a call to political and educational independence.
Senator Budd Hebert announces Senate Bill 1 in the New Mexico Senate to enact Right to Work in 1987. He argues the measure will create jobs and attract business, noting high unemployment and the need for economic growth with Governor and majority support.
Four incumbents on Albuquerque TVI Governing Board seek re election Feb 3 as a unit. Positions 2 4 and 6 are four year terms. Position 5 covers two years of Barnhart’s term. Campaign backing comes from Citizens for TVI led by David E Smoker.
The Observer regrets misreporting Debra Feit's letter about a court decision and Special Assessment District I Unit 16. A participant clarifies the outstanding legal debt is $5,000, not $25,000 as published. The correction notes apologize for the inconvenience.
On the second day of the legislative session the state Supreme Court ruled the first day's Senate actions illegal. Observers note the same players in a new mood while House members push ahead, amid factional bickering and questions of leadership as Les Houston and Manny Aragon vie for power.
Shannon C T resists but Buz urges risk as Dorothy and officials meet a cheerful Wizard in Rainbow Park. He reveals a path to Turquoise City through joint effort, granting shared goals like economic development and funding. After Dorothy’s airport drop off, the group contemplates a city brochure, federal grant calls, and youth clubs, ending on a hopeful note.
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