GRT hike in Rio Rancho draws mixed eyes
The Rio Rancho City Council approved a one quarter percent gross receipts tax raise to 7.4375 percent in 2011, paired with the state 125 percent increase, boosting city revenue but potentially driving contractors to shop in Albuquerque. The plan lacks a sunset clause and may widen retail leakage as larger purchases feel the impact.
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Rio Rancho council approves tax hikes and pay cut
Citizens face higher Gross Receipts Tax and water rate increases as council claims fiscal responsibility while city employees bear most of the burden. Voters may question accountability as leadership justifies sacrifices. locals urge exploring alternatives to boost shop activity and avoid hurting small businesses.
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Santa Fe notes on politics and civics trends
Santa Fe columnist reviews yesterday's primary winners and losers, mentions Joe Skeen's long career and House Appropriations influence, and notes Gov Bill Richardson with his sister at a Mexican dinner. It highlights Sandra Day O'Connor's civics site Our Courts, her Lordsburg-El Paso upbringing, and concerns about No Child Left Behind narrowing civics education.
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