Rio Rancho Council Votes to Slash Impact Fees for Two Years
The Rio Rancho Governing Body approved a four to two vote to eliminate commercial impact fees and cut residential fees in half for two years to stimulate development. Staff warned of potential budget shortfalls though officials cite possible tax revenue gains and a competitive boost.
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Rio Rancho Regional Chamber golf tourney honors 51 teams
Heroes commend the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce for recognizing fifty one golf teams that competed Friday. The event showcased local clubs and players with positive community support and sportsmanship.
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Letters to the Observer critique of Rio Rancho settlement plans
Bill Kime of Rio Rancho questions the Jimenez settlement cost and a business friendly plan by Councilor Wilkins. He challenges the 47 000 dollar nine month replacement search, the vacant assistant city attorney position, and a two year impact fee moratorium costing about 1 450 000 dollars. He demands evidence for promised tax gains and questions proposed rollbacks to regulation. He argues for measured regulation and fiscal proof over a purely business focus.
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Brad Buck
Wilkins
Rio Rancho
Jimenez
Rium
Buck
Crum
Albuquerque
Bill Kime Rio Rancho
Who will take up the fight to clean up the city
Bonnie J. Allison asks which councilor will lead efforts to clean up right of way properties. She faults Councilman Scott for suggesting signs, cites inaction on weeds at 407 East Lake, notes Crum’s response, and urges collaboration with public works and code enforcement to address weeds, trash, and dead trees. She calls for legislative action.
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East Lake
Crum
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Lovelace Clinic
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Rio Rancho TEA Party criticized for entitlements view
William Lowen criticizes the Rio Rancho TEA Party and Dawna Robinson for pushing to limit entitlements for younger residents while party members benefit from Social Security Medicare pensions and veterans benefits. He argues the party’s stance and leadership directions would harm city progress and investment.
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Dawna Robinson
Rio Rancho Tea Party
James Jimenez
TEA Party Board
Chuck Wilkins
Submission guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer letters and opinions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 and 300 respectively. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone. The paper may edit for clarity and space and reserves the right to publish or not.
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Rio Rancho NM
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