Rio Rancho to Get 330000 Flood Study Funding
Senators Domenici and Bingaman announce Rio Rancho will receive 330000 to fund a reconnaissance flood study by the Army Corps of Engineers. The plan includes aerial mapping to develop a master drainage strategy, requested by SSCAFCA and the city, pending full appropriations and a House conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth MacIlhaney
Pete Domenici
Jeff Bingaman
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Senate Subcommittee On Energy and Water Development
Bingaman
Domenici
Energy and Water
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sandoval County
Arroyo Flood Control Authority
Judy Vanderstar Russell
Sscafca Board
Sscafca
Corps of Engineers
Full
Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Russell
Dome
Zia Indian Reservation
Readers' Guide Quote on Asbestos Dumping Permit
Ken Cameron cites a controversial asbestos dumping permit saying it may have been done legally but under a dark cloud. The remark underscores concerns about legality versus ethics in environmental permitting.
City Asks Dumping Regulation Ordinance
Rio Rancho City Council votes to draft an ordinance to ban waste dumped outside city limits and to stop dumping of toxic or hazardous waste in city landfills. The issue centers on asbestos dumped by Waste Management of New Mexico at the Rio Rancho Sanitary Landfill, prompting questions over permit timing and public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay P. Thuringer
Rio Rancho
mid-New Mexico
Waste Management of New Mexico Inc
Waste Management
Northern Boulevard
Ken Cameron
Cameron
Planning and Zoning Commission
Albuquerque Journal
Observer
Tony Coco
Council
State Environment Department
Rio Rancho reports latest homicide in Panorama Heights
Rio Rancho DPS detectives probe a Tuesday morning murder in Panorama Heights. Dale L. McComas, 48, was found shot twice in the back at his home. son Donald McComas, 22, reported gunshots and witnessed the scene. No suspects yet as investigators interview witnesses. third Rio Rancho murder this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay P. Thuringer
Rio Rancho
DPS
Monty Roberts
Donald McComas
McComas
U.S. Air Force
County ponders landfill closure
The Sandoval County Commission weighs closing the Rio Rancho landfill before year end to avoid yet undefined state rules. County Manager Debby Hays cites her research and talks with Recycling Coordinator Jimi Gadzia and County Attorney Duff Westbrook. Environmental experts discuss evolving standards and historical closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth MacKlhaney
Sandoval
Jimi Gadzia
Duff Westbrook
Westbrook
New Mexico Environment Department
NMED
Environmental Improvement Division
EID
Paul Robinson
Southwest Research and Information Center
Albuquerque
Robinson
David Duran
Enchanted Hills Promotes Principal and Names Successor
The Jemez Valley Public School District announces staff moves at Enchanted Hills. Yvonne Kauffman becomes assistant superintendent, leaving a fond farewell and new district duties. Carl Leppelman, formerly assistant principal, becomes Enchanted Hills principal with plans for a shared vision and continued programs.
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Monee
Scanton Observer
Jemez Valley
Enchanted Hills
Yvonne Kauffman
Kauffman
Kaufman
Carl Leppelman
Leppelman
Yvonne
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