Call for stronger public notice on tax levy ballots
The Rio Rancho Observer backs proposed state legislation to require more taxpayer notification for tax levy measures. The editorial cites Orlando Lucero and challenger Patricia Morten, notes past Placitas election gaps, and urges prominent postings in public places and local papers to ensure voters understand tax increase proposals before ballots.
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Sandoval County Commission
Orlando Lucero
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Patricia Morten
Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District
Placitas
Sandoval County
District 1 County Commission
Island views on politics and local officials in Rio Rancho
A Rio Rancho reader presses residents to back School Board member Patel and oppose perceived distortions in Texas textbook choices. The letter salutes independent thinking, praises Doug Wood in the Democratic primary, and critiques county leadership including undersheriff Tim Lucero and Sheriff John Paul Trujillo. It recalls fallen officers and memorials, noting Rail Runner dedication to Joe Harris and urging voter action.
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Cheryl Everett
Patel
Rio Rancho
Texas School Board
Divyesh Patel
Texas
Tim Lucero
Sandoval
John Paul Trujillo
Tim
Dean Alexander
Joe Harris
Santa Fe
Bernalillo
Observer
Doug Wood
Local Wal-Mart Refuses to Match Smiths Ad
A shopper near Bernalillo reports a Smiths supermarket ad tied to a visit at the local Wal-Mart. At checkout, staff declined to match the advertised price, prompting questions about price-matching policies and local store practices.
Primary turnout low. town hall plans praised
Thumbs up to voters who participated in last Tuesday's primary elections and to Mayor Tom Swisstack for scheduling town hall meetings to listen to community concerns. Kudos to Co Athletes of the Year Tim Madigan and Shelby Pendley for strong seasons.
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Tom Swisstack
Tim Madigan
Shelby Pendley
Rio Rancho Observer invites reader submissions guidance
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines policy for Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone. Anonymous submissions are not considered.
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Ajones
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Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Andy Jones
Local shoppers push for supporting Rio Rancho businesses
Betty Rommann of Rio Rancho recounts a Wal-Mart price match policy haunts local shoppers. After visiting a Bernalillo store and calling the Rio Rancho outlet four times, she chose to spend at Smith's seven miles away, praising the Smith's staff and urging residents to back local shops to bolster the tax base.
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Smiths
Wal-Mart
Smith’s
Bernalillo
Rio Rancho
Betty Rommann
Budgeting by Need and Wants in Rio Rancho City
Editor laments city budgeting based on tax tolerance and ongoing overspending. The piece criticizes officials for cutting residents' income rather than boosting revenue, urging patience as fiscal strain grows. See Your Views, Page 7.
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