Rio Rancho trims pet reclaim fee boosts adoptions
City cuts reclaim fee to 125 dollars, lifting reclaims from 325 to 452 in first half of 2015 while euthanasias fall 4.7 percent. Adoption facility near High Resort Sports Complex opened, with events bi monthly and seven dogs adopted so far. Social media posts of pets boost local interest.
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Letter to the Observer on DWI checkpoint overkill
Itacy Jordan of Rio Rancho criticizes a northbound DWI checkpoint on Unser Street last Friday night for using 12 police cars two trailers and many officers causing a 30 minute delay. He questions the necessity and resource use while acknowledging drunken driving as a serious issue.
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Poor Unser appearance hurts new business chances in city
City councilor backs improved Unser Boulevard aesthetics urging funding as top priority. Critiques lack of landscaping from Rust Medical Center to UNM complex and proposes brown block walls with waterless plants and uniform fencing to improve the gateway area between Southern Boulevard and Abrazo Road.
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Albuquerque
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Arena Drive
Albuquerque City
Southern Boulevard
Abrazo Road
Unser Boulevard
Rio Rancho charter salaries debate seeks voter input
The Rio Rancho charter review committee discusses a nonpolitical salary proposal based on first level director pay. The plan would set mayor and council salaries as percentages of director salaries starting in 2016 with final changes in 2018 and 2020, while elections could affect outcomes. The public is urged to participate ahead of July meetings chaired by Dave Heil.
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Renee
Rio Rancho
Wilkins
Las Cruces
Santa Fe
Dave Heil
Downwinders Seek Justice for Nuclear Test Health Effects
A New Mexico group of Downwinders argues government inaction on radiation injuries from the Trinity test. They report thyroid cancer cases tied to fallout, urge media and politicians to pursue truth, and warn the movement could end without recognition or aid.
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Japan
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Union
U.S
Albert Woolson
Tom Udall
Tularosa
Steve Pearce
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