Council to mull cable appointment Rio Rancho chooses Sweeney Nicol
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider Lisa Sweeney Nicol for the Cable Television Use Committee to represent Council District 1. The seat has been vacant since Debbie Miller’s November resignation. If appointed, she would serve Miller’s term ending April 22, 2001. Sweeney Nicol has been a Rio Rancho Chamber member since April 1999, previously ten years with Albuquerque Chamber. She is a Realtor and mortgage banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Lisa
Sweeney-Nicol
The
Sea
Debbie Miller
Miller
Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce
Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
VFW Post 5890 Flea Market Saturday
The VFW Post 5890 will hold a flea market this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the post home located at 76 Unser Blvd. For more information, call 891-2470.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Unser Blvd
Rio Rancho Parks Presents Sunday Park Concert With Jayka
The Rio Rancho Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a Sunday afternoon concert in Haynes Park from 1 to 5 p.m featuring JAKA. The event is free and attendees may bring chairs blankets and picnic baskets. The Solar Street Band performs the next park concert on Sunday Aug 20 in Haynes Park. Call 891 5015 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho Department of Parks and Recreation
Jaka
Haynes Park
Solar Street
Recall results await Friday edition in Rio Rancho
The Observer reports recall results from Rio Rancho were not available at press time. The petition initiated election queried whether city councilors Jack Thomas and Joan Kellogg would be recalled following resident dissatisfaction with a vote on the Albuquerque TVI issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Rio Rancho
Observer
Jack Thomas
Joan Kellogg
Albuquerque Tvi
Protest at Intel permit hearing in Rio Rancho
About 40 protesters gathered at NM 528 and Sara Road to challenge Intel's permit classed as a minor pollution source by the New Mexico Environment Department. SWOP led the event ahead of an appeal hearing starting today at 9:30 a.m. in Rio Rancho City Hall, with a candlelight vigil and calls for air monitors funded by Intel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Buell
NM 528
Sara Road
Intel
New Mexico Environment Department
South West Organizing Project
SWOP
Rio Rancho
Corrales
Fred Marsh
Marsh
Rio Rancho City Hall
Southern Boulevard
City Hall
Robby Rodriguez
County rethinks investments and loses revenue
Sandoval County faces no immediate financial collapse but a questioned portfolio has cost the county millions. County Manager Debbie Hays says the authority is solvent and taxes have not been raised, though salaries may be affected. Financial adviser Robert Burpo notes $8.7 million in long bonds underperformed, risking about $873,000 in potential interest over two years, with $414,000 in portfolio depreciation and $72,000 lost on recent bond sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Robert Burpe
Treasury
Burpo
Bike benefit for Rio Rancho velodrome fundraiser
Pro cyclist Bart Bowen and fellow riders prepare for a Saturday morning fundraiser to support the proposed Rio Rancho velodrome to be built later this year. The event aims to raise funds for the project, drawing attention from cycling fans and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Bowen
U.S
Rio Rancho
Parks panel cautions against park bias in ICIP change
Rio Rancho capital panel warns City Council not to give Enchanted Hills Park priority over other neighborhoods. Council to decide adding eight acre project to 2001 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan after reviews by Parks and Recreation and CIPCAC. Councilor Bency proposed placing park ahead of several neighborhoods despite support for delaying until funding sources are clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Buell
Rio Rancho Capital Improvement Plan
Citizen Advisory Committee
Cipcac
David Bency
Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan
ICIP
Bency
Eric Wrage
Wrage
Rio Rancho
Teachers' union delegates share vast experience and goals
Veteran Rio Rancho teachers Mara Monjaras and Clayta Campbell each spent a week at national conventions. Monjaras attended the American Federation of Teachers gathering in Philadelphia with about 4,000 delegates, while Campbell joined the National Education Association gathering in Chicago with roughly 10,000 delegates. Both note cooperation between NEA and AFT at multiple levels and express excitement for the upcoming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Herron
Rio Rancho
Mara Monjaras
Clayta Campbell
National Teachers Union
Monjaras
Lincoln
American Federation of Teachers
Philadelphia
Campbell
Enchanted Hills
Chicago
National Education Association
Rio Rancho School Employees Union
AFT
NEA
AASEU
Manjaras
Also Mentioned on This Page
VFW Flea Market
Matsu
Neesae Peng
Aebeneeneneereaneearens
Police Biotter
Sesabeaasinnens Asb Sey
Hilo Prc
Beeeteseneneeesi
Sat Sun
Pedepare Asane
Center For
Sandoval County
Debbie Hays
John Q
Berenger
Park
Dave Bency
Seth Perry
Michelle
Teachers’ Union
Prc
Web