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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2015
Page
4
The Rio Rancho Governing Body unanimously voted to reduce the water service reconnection fee from 75 to 45 dollars, aligning with the ABQ Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. A second reading is needed to enact the ordinance amendment. The move eases burden on residents while preserving utility funding, with no service cuts planned.
Observer readers are urged to enjoy a cheerful Fourth weekend while staying safe. With gas prices low, millions in the eight-state region will travel, including Rio Rancho. The note reminds fireworks rules, avoiding drunk driving, and reflects on American freedoms and equality.
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Kim Switzer of Rio Rancho urges Mike Huckabee to leave the Republican Party after a Supreme Court decision. The letter calls Huckabee an obnoxious, contemptible schmuck and accuses him of being an unreprentant ideologue unfit for higher office. She says he should stay with his church where he belongs.
A reflective essay traces freedom from the American Revolution to present times, noting that 25 percent opposed independence and half wanted neutrality, while leaders like Jefferson Paine and Franklin inspired written ideas. It argues true liberty requires self rule, consent, rule of law, and ongoing public vigilance against government overreach.
A concise overview contrasts pro and con sides of mandatory minimums in federal and New Mexico contexts. It outlines the history from unrestricted discretion to the 1980s reform, states arguments on deterrence, uniformity, and costs, and notes local legislative interest in three strike rules and minimums. The piece calls for public input to lawmakers.
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