New Mexico Trails Green Chile Cheeseburger in USA Today
New Mexico is highlighted as the epicenter for green chile and the Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail with over 100 stops. Voters are urged to support New Mexico favorites like Blake's Lotaburger and Route 66 Restaurant as USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice awards run until Aug 17. Santa Ana Pueblo gains authority to run its own water standards under the Clean Water Act, marking tribal self governance progress.
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City marks 40 years of serving Vision citywide
The article commemorates four decades of service to Vision City, highlighting longtime staff and community programs. It notes milestones, local partnerships, and ongoing efforts to support residents through public services and outreach initiatives. Acknowledgments honor key figures shaping the city’s civic landscape.
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AG finds no crime in Wilkins conflict
New Mexico Attorney General’s Office found insufficient evidence to charge City Councilor Chuck Wilkins with a crime over ownership disclosure. The probe followed a dispute with several councilors who sought censure. officials urged clearer disclosure to avoid future civil or criminal liability.
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Fire Displaces Two After Longwood Loop Blaze in Vista Hills
A Rio Rancho fire on Longwood Loop in Vista Hills displaced two residents and caused major damage to a garage and vehicle. Off duty Albuquerque firefighter Donovan Jacks rescued a resident who had re entered for two dogs, with both dogs later found. Firefighters extinguished flames quickly but searched for hot spots for about an hour while investigators determined the cause.
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Three Rio Rancho schools get new principals
Veronica Griego-Sanders will lead Lincoln Middle School replacing Debby Morrell who retired. Catherine Rodriguez moves to Eagle Ridge principal from assistant role, succeeding Sarah Poutsch to the district office. Alicia Banes becomes Cielo Azul principal after serving as Enchanted Hills Elementary assistant principal.
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Debby Morrell
Catherine Rodriguez
Sarah Poutsch
Enchanted Hills
Alicia Banes
Sewer plant rebuild bond sparks Rio Rancho debate
Rio Rancho governing body approved cash funding for water system projects but questioned bonds for rebuilding a four decade old sewer plant. They voted to adjust the utilities budget for a booster station, a recycled water tank and an advanced water treatment facility near Rainbow Northern Unser and Southern boulevards. A $3.8 million grant from the Water Trust Board will aid the treatment plant, with total costs near $4.4 million funded from utility fund balances and under budget projects. Public Works Director Scott Sensanbaugher said funds come from existing balances and projects came in under budget.
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Rio Rancho council sends voters five charter issues
Rio Rancho governing body members considered nine charter amendment recommendations at a special meeting. Five were sent to voters, four returned to the charter review committee. The committee may rework or withdraw them. Voters in the next March election will decide the changes. Councilors also returned to committee an amendment requiring a code of conduct with biennial reviews.
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