08 Jul 2007
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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2007
Page
1
Heaps Up Cultural Enrichment offers Kamp Rio for ages 6 to 11 at Shining Stars Preschool and Puesta del Sol Elementary. Higher Ground Teen Camp for ages 12 to 15 runs at Star Heights Rec Center. Camps run 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, at $60 weekly. Registration at City Hall or camp sites. contact 891-7230.
A Rio Rancho councilor sparked a heated exchange with a “he said, she said” dispute that dominated discussion on the council floor. The confrontation, details unclear from the brief, points to ongoing tensions within city government.
National Park Service backed by the Loox King Back report determined the 15 000 petro glyphs in the West Mesa hold national significance and deserve protection. The note appears in INSIDE SUNDAY classifieds and sections B 5 and A 4 among editorials letters and legals.
Rio Rancho Mayor Kevin Jackson arrived at the Fourth of July parade front position unrostered, triggering anger from his wife Kathy Jackson and a tense scene observed by witnesses. City spokesman Peter Wells notes only one email from Jackson discussed event timing, while a deputy mayor signed proclamation copies shown during the incident.
Thousands watched the citys Independence Day parade and the wind rain and hail delayed fireworks at Llama Colorado sports fields. Fire Rescue officials waited as long as possible before rockets blasted off. Early estimates put the crowd around 1,000, far below recent years. Parade photos are on page A-6.
The Rio Rancho mayor Kevin Jackson released a letter on Independence Day claiming major progress. He asserts terms with a film studio, a UNM campus, tax gains, and new businesses, while critics say the statements gloss over unaddressed allegations and past tenure. The Observer notes the letter’s wording mirrors prior projects and leadership.
Sandoval County eyes a year-end settlement after a failed contract with Dandin Group for broadband setup. A San Diego firm will assess equipment and draft a request for proposals to outline remaining work. Commissioners, IT leaders, and County Attorney seek recovery of about $1.2 million and plan to fund the remaining backbone project with roughly $800,000.
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