Editorial Opinion on unfunded mandates and reform
A critique of unfunded federal mandates pressed on states, advocating shared responsibility. The piece argues Washington should fund or limit mandates, urges states to raise revenues and modernize taxes, and calls for targeted reforms without stalling Congress. It cites estimates of city costs and subsidies, and suggests balanced steps while preserving urgent federal action.
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Washington
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Center On
Congress
National Governors’ Association
Gilleo v. Ladue ends home speech ban
Margaret Gilleo, a Missouri woman, wins a Supreme Court ruling upholding her right to post political messages at home during the Gulf War. The decision prevents municipalities from banning signs on private property while allowing some regulation of size and intrusion. Gilleo, now a congressional candidate, intends to place a new sign reading Gilleo for Congress.
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Swamp cooler trials in a dry New Mexico summer
A New Mexico resident recalls moving from humid climates to Albuquerque and Taos, discovering swamp coolers on rooftops, and debating their effectiveness. The piece contrasts humid eastern summers with the dry heat, notes installation quirks, wind, and water limits, and ends with a craving for iced strawberry daiquiris.
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Albuquerque
Ohio
Ilinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Las Vegas
New Mexico
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Readers Write Critics of smoking laws in Rio Rancho clash
A reader letter barrage argues that deadly fumes come from cars. favors anti smoking rules but warns councils overstep. It defends private choices, cites APS and medical facilities regulating themselves, and questions inspection reach and the need for municipal control.
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Rio Rancho
APS
Albuquerque
AAPS
Hill
Action Line reader comments edited for space
The Observer prints listener remarks on the Action Line. Call NEWS-Net at 867-4700 ext. 2003 to share opinions about any Isatte. Callers may remain anonymous and comments may be edited for space.
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Rio Rancho readers vent on crime, noise, and leadership
Letters express outrage at Bill Clinton criticism and Gordon House license, ask why the mayor is quitting, urge indoor pool at the new Alzh school, praise Rainbow Pool lifeguards, call for speeding enforcement, support a smoking law, question graffiti cleanup, and critique media coverage of the Simpson case while inviting readers to respond via the Observer None-Net.
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Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Gary Hill
Arturo Boniello
Councilor Boniello
Councilor Hill
Rainbow Pool
Simpson
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