Fine Declares Innocence Ahead of Grand Jury Review
Rio Rancho City Councilor Cory Fine denies wrongdoing as charges including criminal sexual contact with a minor and bribery of a witness hang on a possible grand jury review. Assistant district attorney Armando Torres said a July grand jury is likely after an arrest warrant was supported by an independent magistrate, with parallel Bernalillo County inquiries to be presented to the district attorney for potential prosecution.
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Armando Torres
Sandoval County
Rio Rancho
Cory Fine
Fine
Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety
Fine’s
Rio
Torres
the Observer
Michael Ryan
Jay P. Tharinger
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County
Community events and advertising deadlines for The Observer
Notices outline altered publication deadlines for July advertising and news. Rio Rancho Chamber golf rescheduled for Friday. book sale Saturday at city hall library. 4H Rodeo in Cuba tomorrow and Friday. Teen Dip and Dance monthly through August at Rio Rancho pools with exact dates and contact for details.
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Observer
Vision
Friends of the
Rio Rancho
City Hall
Southern Blvd
Rio Puerco Basin Fairgrounds
Cuba
JoJo Pineau
Rio Rancho Peals
Haynes Pool
Sabana Grande Pool
Kathy Hamilton
Readers' Guide Visions Features Arts and Entertainment
A compact reader's guide highlighting features in vision and arts coverage plus a full rundown of area television offerings.
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Visions
Sign problems addressed By Keith Smith Observer correspondent
Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning tackled sign issues on Northern Boulevard and a home day care last week. Blueher Lumber won a conditional special exception for main signs with removals and size reductions required. two four foot signs allowed. Presbyterian Church can pursue a development sign after three days to submit an plan. a large information sign was deemed inappropriate. Councilor Ken Cameron praised the results as ecstatic and said enforcement actions could harm business relations. A Grace Temple use request on Northern Boulevard was tabled due to concerns over metal exteriors on this main artery.
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Keith Smith
Northern Boulevard
Rio Rancho
Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Ken Cameron
Blucher Lumber
Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church
Grace Temple
First Assembly of God
Rio Rancho Plans Comprehensive Review Session
The Rio Rancho city council and planning and zoning commission will conduct a detailed examination of the proposed comprehensive plan next Wednesday June 29 at 7 p.m. in city hall. Mike Springfield development director outlined the plan and that the 1985 development policy statement is incorporated. Additional July sessions will cover rewrites and public hearings.
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Rio Rancho
Planning and Zoning Commission
City Hall
Mike Springfield
Springfield
Protest hearings set on SAD 3 sanitary sewer plan in Rio Rancho
Seven residents of the Clearview subdivision protest the 1.5 million Special Assessment District 3 plan. A public hearing is scheduled tonight at 7 p.m. in Rio Rancho City Hall. Residents may file additional protests within 15 days after the hearing as officials weigh postponing construction to avoid potential lawsuits and drainage costs. Mayor Grover Nash asserted the council correctly delayed work until the suit period expires to protect the city if bonds do not sell.
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Clearview Subdivision
Rio Rancho City Hall
Grover Nash
Nash
Gloria Crane
Public Service Commission
AUC sewer rate hearing planned in New Mexico
Albuquerque Utilities Corporation faces public hearings on sewer rates with a Nov 14 session at the Public Service Commission offices and a Rio Rancho session on Nov 16. Intervenors must file by July 18, with testimony under oath optional for attendees. A citizen group backs Albert Rice as representative and warns participants to prepare for a multi-stage review.
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Albuquerque Utilities Corporation
New Mexico Public Service Commission
Commission
Marian Hall
East Palace Ave
Michael Barlow
Rio Rancho Community Auditorium
Barlow
Service survives County approves funding
Sandoval County commission approved an extra 18000 for the county extension office after a crowded meeting of 4 H members and parents. Virginia Alexander warned that without the funds agricultural and home economics staff would be cut, possibly ending the service. Commissioner Pete Salazar urged funding and proposed including the extension service in the regular budget process.
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Jay P. Tharinger
Sandoval County
4-H
Sandoval County Commission
Commission
Extension Office
Virginia Alexander
Farlia
Pete Salazar
Salazar
County Extension Service
Parade sponsors sought for Fourth of July floats
Kathy Averoff reports a strong response to a Fourth of July parade call for sponsors and decorators. With 12 float entries themed by state, organizers still seek businesses and individuals to sponsor and decorate. entry deadline is July 1. Local discounts and free supplies help participants, with fees supporting future parades.
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Kathy Averoff
Averoff
New Mexico
Allied Self Storage
Iowa
Discount Office Supply
Jodi Helton
State Farm Insurance
New York
Liberty Travel
Sweet Creations
Martin Cleaners
Ann’s Bridal
Michigan
Fins Feathers and Furs
Rio Rancho Cable
Wisconsin
A&p Ceramics
California
Shannon’s Castle
Darlene’s Hair Studio
Blucher Lumber
Evonne Clifford
Haynes Park
Clifford
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Cory R. Fine
Mark Swain
Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce
Readers
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AUC
Rio Rancho Taxpayer's Association
Albert Rice
Rice
Blue Goose
Nebraska
United New Mexico Bank
Oklahoma
Washington
Video Palace
Ohio
Wizard of Eyes
Cintran
Pennsylvania
Fast & Friendly
Colorado
We Care Chiropractic
Rio Rancho Auto Supply
Missouri
Hardee’s of
Ruth Murray
Texas
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