Lawmakers approve 295 million capital outlay in short session
New Mexico lawmakers approved a 295 million capital outlay package and a tax breaks and spending measures after a brief special session. Sandoval County towns Rio Rancho Bernalillo and Corrales gain over 5 million for security school upgrades flood control and public safety. Local leaders including mayors Hull and Berry rallied support to Gov Martinez for a special session amid partisan delay.
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Visitors welcomed for annual Jehovahs Witnesses convention
Rio Rancho welcomes visitors for the Jehovahs Witnesses regional convention at Santa Ana Star Center. The three weekend events June 26 28 July 10 12 expect at least 3000 attendees each. Final session will be in Spanish. Admission is free and events have boosted the local economy.
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Letter on police shooting case criticizes judge and calls for accountability
The writer condemns a 12 year sentence given to Chinh Huynh for shooting at police after a high speed chase, argues the court failed to punish for Officer Gregg Benner’s death, and urges voter action to oust Judge George Eichwald by 2020. The piece stresses support for law enforcement and safer communities.
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Make cancer research a top funding priority
Editor calls for increased federal funding for the National Cancer Institute to combat pancreatic cancer. Citing 2020 projections and a 7 percent survival rate, the piece urges action through a June 23 national call-in to Senators Udall and Heinrich and Representatives Lujan Grisham Pearce and Lujan, with support from panca.org. Cheryl Vaughn, Albuquerque.
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Silent Fathers Honor a Veteran Son Remembers
A son reflects on his father George Swickard a WWII veteran who served 1942 1967 and a long line of soldier ancestors back to 1776 He describes his father’s quiet nature his combat photography time in North Africa Sicily and Italy and his lifelong battle with smoking as the cost of war He urges recognition of silent veterans on Father’s Day and states his forgiveness and pride in being his son.
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Sandoval County rolls out regional emergency system plan
Sandoval County launches phase one of a regional emergency communications network with a $2.6 million Motorola contract. Voters approved $2 million in county bonds, unlocking $1.5 million state funding, aiding agencies including Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Santa Ana Pueblo, Sandia Pueblo, and county fire and sheriff offices. James Maxon leads the project.
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