New Mexico Budget Cuts Prompt Calling for Real Reform
The piece argues past leaders failed to save for hard times as New Mexico faces a 6.2 billion budget, with NMSU facing a 12 million cut. It blames oil downturn and political overspending, urges retrenchment at state universities, and warns against thrill for tax rises or electioneering spending. Key figures Gary Johnson Bill Richardson NMSU UNM oil price.
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Bill Richardson
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Letters from PAGE A4 spark council raise debate
In Rio Rancho residents discuss adding a raise for councilors alongside the mayor’s, while voters split on the issue. The letters accuse Chuck Wilkins of a smear campaign and suggest Scott aligns with Wilkins, noting both wrote to the editor simultaneously.
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We can lighten load for police by community action
Editor Arlene Miera argues for neighborly responsibility to reduce crime and police workload. She cites local theft arrests, urges locks on doors and cars, honesty, kindness, and nonviolent problem solving. She calls for designated drivers, patience, and less texting to improve safety without heavy policing.
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RR Observer
Observer
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Sophomore Competes in Miss Jr Teen Pageant
Brookelynn Houston, a Rio Rancho High School sophomore, competes in the Miss Jr Teen pageant at the Kiva Auditorium. She submitted an application and interview with the pageant coordinator and will vie for thousands of dollars in prizes. the winner earns an expense paid trip to Orlando to represent Albuquerque and nearby communities at the national pageant. Houston is the daughter of Chris and Audrey Houston and volunteers with Legacy Church's children’s ministry.
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Mayor Seeks Merit Pay Tied to Rio Rancho Growth
Cheryl Everett, elected to Rio Rancho City Council District 3 in 2014, argues for a mayoral pay structure tied to city growth and resident prosperity in a preference for nonpartisan, professional governance over partisan rule.
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Rio Rancho
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Desensitized by violence rise sparked by tech and guns
Rio Rancho councilor Roy Slezak laments societal desensitization to violence citing easy weapon access and device reliance. He urges face to face neighborly interaction and a return to a kinder nation, noting his past city council tenure and return to the City of Vision.
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