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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1988
Page
3
An editorial criticizes two Sandoval County Flood Commissioner meetings on a 1.5 mill flood control levy for Corrales and Rio Rancho. It questions past expenditures, asks who benefited from about 800000 to 1 million collected, and demands full public disclosure and accountability before tax increases.
Public health officials credit education and fluoride treatment with a sharp drop in dental decay among 5 to 17 year olds. From 1940s levels of seven decayed teeth to 36.6 percent cavity-free by 1980, about 20 million children have never winced at a dentist's drill.
A granddaughter recalls her farmer grandparents in Appalachia and the Midwest and their hard work on dairy hog and grain farms. She notes a drought pressing her brother Bill and worries about corn and soybeans while reflecting on family resilience faith and the drive to farm. She muses about sending water back to Ohio and reducing flood control costs in Corrales and Rio Rancho.
The Capitol braces as Democrats and Republicans both hold 21 seats. Republicans hold most toss ups, with several close 1984 wins. the race features Nos such as Bernalillo and Dona Ana districts and hot contests in Valencia Chaves and Bernalillo. Upheaval could reshape post 1990 reapportionment.
The Observer readers weigh in on Rio Rancho’s rapid growth over recent years. Several quote cautious optimism about population expansion while expressing concern that business development lags behind. Residents debate pace and balance between housing and commerce.
Residents note Rio Rancho's rapid growth and new businesses. They commend the clean, expanding community and foresee less need to drive across the river to shop, while stressing the need for local business growth to keep up with population increases.
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