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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2016
Page
5
A Rio Rancho letter argues the North 9 redevelopment threatens Club Rio Rancho as a community asset. The writer warns loss of jobs and property value if the club site becomes vacant or is sued over, urging focus on economic impact over view preservation.
Janice Ross denounces a city survey from Rio Rancho claiming only about 2,000 surveys were sent and 450 returned. She questions representativeness, asks how respondents were selected, and urges surveys be mailed with water bills to all residents, warning against skewed results.
Open letter to the mayor and city council urging removal of red light and speed cameras. Cites councilors and officials with views for and against the contract, notes public safety and budget reasons, and calls for a vote and action now. Citizens say they do not want the devices and seek an immediate end. Wayne Price insists on reform.
Julian Trujillo, eight-year Rio Rancho resident, argues neighbors must negotiate with land owner Browne and Pulte to preserve home values. He cites a derelict nine hole course turned weed farm and urges NNNA to back a sale alternative that protects open space and community quality of life.
St Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho launches a Wall of Honor honoring Jack Bunting, CEO and longtime nonprofit leader, for over 35 years of service. The organization serves more than 1,000 families weekly and aims to expand funding via grants and local partnerships. Contact 227-7095 or jbunting@stfelixpantry.org for volunteering or donations.
CNM asks voters to approve an 84 million bond for local economy and facilities upgrades. If approved, property taxes in CNM district would rise about 29 dollars yearly on a 200k home. The plan targets aging buildings student learning and safety while boosting construction and related jobs. Katharine Winograd, CNM president, cites growth from 14 521 students in 1996 to 25 760 in 2015 and 182 programs today.
Carla Sonntag of the New Mexico Business Coalition argues the Land Grant Permanent Fund should remain devoted to learning programs in public schools. She claims overfunding private groups and unfettered disbursements threaten the fund and taxpayers.
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Bernalillo forum for town council and municipal judge candidates on February 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Workforce Center Community Room at the Bernalillo Rail Runner Station. Doors open at 6. Incumbents Ronnie Sisneros Marian Jaramillo and candidates Mark Lopez James D Gill and Chris Raul Cordova seek two council seats. Municipal judge candidates are Sharon Torres Alonzo H Lucero and Geoffrey T Rinaldi. Election is in March. For details contact Paul Barabe at 999-1832 or pbarabe pcc org.
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