Our View observer editorial on CNM bond proposal
The CNM bond of 84 million dollars prompts voter choice across NM. Early voting criticized for late site openings in Rio Rancho and West Side Albuquerque, but Election Day voting remains from 7 am to 7 pm with three Rio Rancho sites: AMREP Southwest, CNM Rio Rancho campus, and Cabezon Community Center.
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Central New Mexico Community College
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
West Side
Amrep Southwest
CNM
Cabezon Community Center
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rue bill sheds light on project funding
Senate bill SB 48 from Republican Sen. Sander Rue would require a web publication within three days of the governor signing the annual capital outlay bill listing each project and the legislators or governor who allocated funds, plus the amount. The proposal aims to increase transparency and accountability in capital outlay funding and would take effect immediately if passed.
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Senate
Sen
Sander Rue
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Rue
Open Space Buy Proposed for North 9 Area
Letter argues the North 9 sale would benefit a private business at homeowners expense. It urges city acquisition of foreclosed property to create open space with xeriscaping, preserving views and property values, and critiques Department of Health and Human Services waiver policies as harming vulnerable clients and overburdening providers with forms and payoffs.
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North 9
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho voices protest CNM 2011 style bond election
Rio Rancho residents condemn CNM for an undercover style election to raise an $84 million bond as part of a broader tax package. Critics allege late notice limited voting sites and gerrymandered district boundaries threaten Rio Rancho’s influence, with city leaders urging careful voter consideration.
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To Rancho
Central New Mexico Community College
CNM
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Sandoval
CNM Bond Backed for Region as Early Voting Gaps Narrow
CNM president apologizes for missing Rio Rancho and northwest Albuquerque early voting sites in planning the Local Bond Election. The district added new early voting on Jan 23 and will offer 31 Election Day sites Feb 2 across the CNM District, reflecting community support and the program’s value.
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CNM
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Community notes on Guest columns and letters policy
Viewpoints guest columns and letters publish as submitted with no fact checking or corrections. The paper welcomes submissions while maintaining respectful community discourse and editorial standards.
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