Editorial Opinion Fix it now on Unit 16 drainage failure
Community opposition blocks a delayed fix as City Councilor Boniello and the city engineer backpedal and vow a permanent solution to chronic flood damage. Residents reject funding delays and unfair fees, insisting the city cover costs from emergency reserves to repair the failing drainage system promptly.
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Unit 16
Arturo Boniello
Boniello
Norman Rockwell
Rio Rancho Teens and Curfew Debate Sparks City Hall
A city column argues against a broad curfew for Rio Rancho teens, urging parents to take responsibility instead. It notes crime rates and population growth, questions banning youths by description, and suggests targeting only known troublemakers via a selective curfew or eliminating the law altogether.
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Inderella
Rio Rancho
Department of Public Safety
Swisstack
New Mexico
Observer Action Line notes edited for space
The Observer's Action Line invites reader comments criticisms and complaints about any issue. Calls to NEWS Net at 867 4700 ext 2003 are welcomed anonymous submissions may be edited for space.
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Rio Rancho Schools Win $2.6 Million From CCOC
The Critical Capital Outlay Committee awarded Rio Rancho Public Schools 2.6 million dollars, the largest grant among districts. ARPS received half of requested funds amid praise for addressing critical needs, while critics urge more state support for facilities and education.
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Rio Rancho Public Schools
ARPS
Powers That Be
Catherine Smith
Albuquerque Journal
Rio Rancho
CCOC
APS
State Department of Education
Former Rio Rancho mayor misleads on Unser project debate
A reader defends City Council member Swigstack and colleagues, recounting how blueprints read during a council meeting revealed planned Albuquerque road changes. The letter details cooperation with Intel and Albuquerque officials to commit to an interchange, while criticizing the former mayor for negative claims and stressing fiscal caution on Unser Boulevard.
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Rio Rancho
City of
Albuquerque
Albuquerqué
Swigstack
Swisstack
Vince Martinez
Hernalillo County
Gene Gilbert
Sandoval
Joe Lang
Intel
Marin Chavez
Swilaisch
Unser
McMahon
Irving
Paseo
Golf Course
Westside Boulevard
19Th Street
City concerns and local issues ignite reader comments
Readers air complaints about pool weather rainchecks, council coverage of politician Councilor Dymate's accident, animal neglect, free pet ads, residential speeding by Rio Rancho DPS, mayoral control, and a planned road connection between Applebee's and Wal-Mart to access NM 528.
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Wal-mart
Opinion survey on teen curfew and anonymous campaign fea
Readers weigh in on a proposed teen curfew law in Rio Franche and the court ruling on anonymous campaign finance. The Observer News Net asks for responses via line 867 4700 extension 2000, reporting 67 percent Yes and 33 percent No.
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Observer News-Net
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