Sandoval Alliance bids to lure GE headquarters to New Mexico
The Sandoval Economic Alliance plans a proposal to move General Electric headquarters to Sandoval County. SEA cites a pro business climate, tax cuts, and quality of life as strong draws, noting GE's Albuquerque jet engine plant history. Supporters tout bold, broad community effort to attract big corporate investment.
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Jami Grindatto
Texas
New York
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New Mexico
Grindatto
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
Intel
Shopping in ABQ costs Rio Rancho more than it saves
Rio Rancho City Councilor Dawnn Robinson notes that per 1000 dollars spent in Albuquerque the savings is only 2.50 dollars, with fuel costs often outweighing the benefit. The message promotes shopping locally through Buy Rio Rancho, citing $10 million annual lost revenue and potential local project funding. Observed 2015 GRT rise supports community investment.
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Unser
Northern
Broadmoor
Rio Rancho council pay debate stirs chaos over charter changes
Rio Rancho residents weigh charter changes as the governing body discusses pay schemes based on department head salaries, calls for independent studies, and the risk of conflicts of interest. The Charter Review Committee faces scrutiny over impartiality and potential impacts on future elections with up to 12 ballot changes.
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Rio Rancho
Charter Review Committee
Wilkins
Clayton
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Controversy over Confederate flag stirs layered debate
Roy Slezak, former Rio Rancho city councilor, argues flag displays should be limited to official government banners, while personal displays belong on private property. He condemns racist co option but notes the flag’s evolving symbolism and calls for ignoring antagonistic displays to avoid fueling controversy.
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