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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 2016

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2

Pokémon Go event draws hundreds at Cabezon Park

Rio Rancho hosts a late night Pokémon Go gathering at Cabezon Park attracting hundreds of players. Families and teens roamed the field catching Eevee and other creatures while police provided safety tips and refreshments from Chick-fil-A.

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Police arrest log from Rio Rancho area reports some named individuals

Police reports list arrests and charges through March with names ages and addresses. Highlights include Trevor Powles charged with felony possession of burglary tools, Joshua Valentine charged with felony burglary, and multiple juveniles charged with marijuana related offenses or misdemeanors. Also noted are arrests for theft, paraphernalia possession, and other felonies, with warrants served at homes and public locations. Compiled by Antonio Sanchez.

Rio Rancho Trevor Powles Commerce Drive Albuquerque 2Nd Twilight Streets Cleveland High School Laban Road Charmaine Spencer Los Claveles Drive Los Lunas Clear Creek Road 20Th Avenue Joshua Valentine Vancouver Road Eugene Chavez Skyline Road NM 528 Enchanted Hills Boulevard Anthony Martinez Walmart Unser Blvd Daniel Lovato 69Th St Deborah Salgado Walnut Ave Wm 528 Sara Road Caleb Hogue Palenque Drive 22Nd Avenue 13Th Street Thunder Ditrick Augusta Dillon White Norfolk Court Melissa Candelaria Harper Drive Southern Boulevard Western Hills Eric Hogue Kim Road Sabana Grande Ave Kelly Mason Rancher Loop Quantum Road David Alderete Calle Don Ernesto Bernalillo Unser Boulevard Wellspring Drive Lawrence Gonzales Gladiolas Place NW James Friar Paisano St. NE Northern Blvd

City mulls charter change to place official salary on ballot

March proposal seeks a charter amendment to put elected officials pay on the March 2018 ballot. A charter committee would draft the amendment if approved, setting salaries in the city charter. rejection keeps current pay. Councilor Everett urged more voter options while Robinson noted voters spoke in March against increases. The board also approved the 2017 final budget with a 1.7 million general fund increase and thanked District 5 Councilor Shelby Smith for stepping down to help his parents.

Owen Ter Cheryl Everett District 5 Shelby Smith Smith Arizona

Hull Opposes Eliminating City Franchise Fee Recommendation

Mayor Gregg Hull told the city council he will not forward any future utilities commission recommendation to eliminate the citys franchise fee in fiscal 2017 or any future budget. He cited the fee as a 20 year policy item already adopted by the governing body and pressed for due diligence and staff analysis before any change.

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Classifieds Page Staff and Contacts List

A staff and contact roster for classifieds and legals sections lists Mike Hartranft as Managing Editor and Gary Herron as Sports Editor with phone extensions, plus Antonio Sanchez Zita Fletcher Susan Seamer Sabrina Rees Nancy Chavez and Phyllis Santora among writers and ad consultants. Administrative contact shows Rockford M. Hayes as Publisher with extension.

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IRB Tool Backed to Fuel Rural Economic Growth

District officials praised IRB bonds as non industry exclusive and usable across gas, manufacturing, and other firms. Commissioner Dominguez called it a great tool to create jobs, while Commissioner Chapman urged website improvements to attract applicants and streamline the approval process for investors. County Manager Rios noted ongoing discussions to ease applications, with Walters calling the measure promising and useful.

Commission James Dominguez District 3 Don Chapman Sandoval Phil Rios SEA County Business Development Department Walters the Observer

Flood control projects eyed to protect Star Heights area

SSCAFCA proposes a bond funded flood control program including 41 acre feet of storm water storage costing 1.7 million and Phase 2 Guadalajara drainage costing 1.9 million. Projects include Unser Dam downstream of Mariposa to improve road safety and ponds at Cactus Ponds and Westside Dam to shield homes and intersections. Board seats held by Dr James Fahey and Steve House up for re election with terms extending to January 2017.

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