Editorial supports cautious Rio Grande water deal with Intel
Our view urges careful backing of the NMISC delay on Intel’s proposed arrangement. The plan lets Intel pay 10 million dollars and transfer 750 acre feet of water rights while surplus Rio Grande water would fulfill needs, but raises questions over who owns the water and possible legal challenges from irrigators including MRGCD. The piece notes Intel returns 80 percent of pumped water to the river and calls for a decision mindful of shared obligations and regional impact.
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New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission
Intel
Rio Grande
Commission
NMISC
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District
MRGCD
Texas
Rio Rancho police arrest after stabbing spree last Thursday
A rapid police response in Rio Rancho led to the quick arrest of a man accused of stabbing three people last Thursday. Firefighters from Station 2 also rescued a 3-week-old American kestrel.
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Rio Rancho voices urge for theme park driven growth
Readers advocate inviting a major theme park to Rio Rancho New Mexico to boost gross receipts taxes and job creation. They cite land value hotels and a LegoLand option while noting affordability concerns for Cirque du Soleil tickets at Santa Ana Star Center and asking for lower priced shows.
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Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Paramount Kings Dominion
Six Flags Great America
Busch Gardens
LegoLand
Rio
Santa Ana Star Center
Gubernatorial race in New Mexico tests birther, Hispanic vote
In-depth look at Susana Martinez and John Sanchez prospects in the New Mexico governor race. It notes Martinez's El Paso origins, long-standing New Mexico surnames, potential national support, fund-raising gaps versus Denish and Colon, and GOP intra-party fractures from 2008 to the present. It questions whether Martinez can translate fresh appeal into a win.
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Susana Martinez
el Paso
Bill Richardson
Congress
U.S
Manuel Lujan
Gary Johnson
New Mexico
Dave Cargo
Jeff Bingaman
Martinez
North
Onate
Colon
Brian Coloda
The
Americas
Cristobal Colén
Christopher Columbus
Martinez- Sanchez
Washington
Joe Monahan
GOP
Sanchez
Denish
Harvey Yates
State Party
Allen Weir
Pete Domenici Jr
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