Tafoya recall drive challenged by signature purge
Phil Tafoya’s bid to oust City Councilor Michael Williams loses three signatures after City Clerk Tina Gonzales rules they do not exactly match registered voter signatures. The recalled names read M Phillips Vince Garcia and Ken Abramson while voter cards list Mark Phillips Vincent Garcia and Kenneth Abramson. Tafoya must still reach the required number for a special election.
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Local woman dies after collision with UPS truck
Rio Rancho 30-year-old Tami Benda died after her silver Mitsubishi Eclipse crossed the center lane on NM 528 near High Resort Boulevard and struck an oncoming UPS delivery van. DPS rescue workers freed her after 20 minutes and she was pronounced dead at University Hospital around noon. Witnesses reported the head on crash and police continue investigation.
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Observer Teenage Dismissed From Fri 92 62
Observer notes a teen dismissal on a Friday with a 92 to 62 score and references a prior Monday 87 to 54. The column hints at a recurring youth indicator and a school context in a concise sports or activity log.
Veteran area lawman Allen seeks Sandoval County sheriff job
Allen, a Republican with nearly 40 years in law enforcement, is first to declare for the Sandoval County sheriff vacancy as Sheriff Ray Rivera ends a two term tenure. He argues age is not a barrier and cites a long career beginning with the Indiana State Police in 1964 as his strength.
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Testing his metal in Rio Rancho firefighter tryout
Rio Rancho resident Craig Econopouly drags a fire hose during the Monday morning recruit test. Recruits must complete six physical challenges to be considered for two open Department of Public Safety positions.
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