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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1999
Page
2
Devonna Alleen and Gilbert M. Jaramillo weigh in on Rio Rancho issues citing the city charter, manufactured housing association influence, and bond election results. They urge fiscal discipline, question outside funding, and advocate spending taxpayer dollars wisely in a July 1999 exchange.
A reader letter denounces Rio Rancho High School administration and the school board over a reported horror incident. The writer, a long-time educator, calls for house cleaning and sane board members and asks when the next election will be held. A mortgage lender message endorses manufactured housing programs in New Mexico.
Dear Editor argues city officials are funneling new cash post bond defeat and tax increase campaigns. The writer questions if funds will finance bond issues including city maintenance HQ, Southern Boulevard Fire Station improvements, or the bosque trail system and urges funding all projects.
Butch Miller the national commander said VA facilities are valuable assets kept from full use by rules and urged expanding the VA health system to solve care access. He argued the GI Bill of Health could bring more patients to VA care while noting a GAO report criticizing waste and local decision processes.
Bryan Stinson writes that David Atencio was the best teacher and mentor he ever had. He laments Atencio’s recent termination, condemning district administrators and expressing loss of a respected friend and educator at Rio Rancho High School and Rio Rancho Public Schools.
North American Mortgage Co states it remains neutral on housing types allowed by zoning in Rio Rancho and other New Mexico communities. The firm says zoning decisions are between citizens and local government in each city.
Congratulations to James Lewis on his confirmation for a role at the Department of Energy. Rio Rancho celebrates its staff with such an experienced administrator. Signed by former Rio Rancho councilor James Roy Slezak.
The American Legion pushes a sweeping VA health care reform titled the GI Bill of Health. It would open under used VA facilities to veterans and families who would use their own insurance or Medicare, with retirees and dependents gaining access to VA care, countering calls to close facilities.
The Observer notes Sandoval County GOP Central Committee backing vouchers but argues for pilot programs and clear costs. The writer critiques potential fraud, bloated budgets, and new bureaucracy while proposing tax credits or Florida style safeguards as better paths for education reform.
The author argues for charter schools as an escape from failing public schools and urges two reforms: reduce government mandates on schools and boost parent involvement. Parents should attend school board meetings, oversee curricula, and demand challenging standards to prevent education from becoming child care or social engineering.
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