Corrales Council shelves tax hike as zoning change tops agenda
Corrales Village Council began by tabling a proposed property tax increase and schedules a special meeting for June 29 to continue budget and tax talks. The session focused on a zoning change requested by Councilor Dorothy Trafton, moving her area from A-1 residential farming to a C zone after planning and zoning commission approval.
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Jay Levine
Corrales
Dorothy Trafton
Planning and Zoning Cormission
Trafton
Corrales zoning vote upheld amid rural concerns
The Corrales council, 3-0, upheld the planning and zoning commission’s decision on a land rezoning dispute near Priestly Road. Residents from Berna Val Estates cited increased traffic and dust while opposing commercial use. A formal resolution vote is set for June 29.
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Accross
Priestly Rd
Corrales
Berna Val Estates
Fred Hashimoto
Hashimoto
Trafton
Anita Miller
Miller
Judith Amber
Eleanor Mars
Corrales Inn
Planning and Zoning Commission
Rio Rancho weighs cost of portable trash cart program
Lee Dante of Consolidated Services Industries outlined a $1.98 per household cost for a pilot portable trash cart program in Rio Rancho. The breakdown includes $1.27 for the cart, 52 cents for administration, and 19 cents for gross receipts tax and franchise fees. Smaller carts of 64 and 32 gallons would match the price, with all trash must fit year round. Bag service continues in Golden West and Holiday Townhouses due to space limits as a survey by Research and Polling of Albuquerque begins this week through July 1.
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Rio Rancho
Lee Dante
Consolidated Services Industries
CSI
Action Disposal
Dante
Albuquerque
Sagging Skin and Collagen Loss in Aging Facial Skin
The article explains aging skin results from dermal collagen becoming soluble and fibers losing elasticity. It emphasizes sunscreen as key prevention, notes heat and UV exposure damage, and advertises MR. FRANK'S WEST in Rio Rancho for appearance advice with professional skincare tips and home care techniques.
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Nananae
Frank's West
Barbara Loop
Rio Rancho
Montgomery Bivd
Sat
Visa & Mic
Bond Debate Continuation On Library Finance
The city must vote on a general obligation bond for a library project. Assessments act as a lien on property and millage rates may be adjusted to cover principal and interest. Bonds depend on city funds, market rates, and the ability to raise or certify millage as needed. Rio Rancho councilors clash over tax versus bond, with experts predicting ongoing growth-driven debate.
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Mannheimer
Rio Rancho
City’s old neglect leaves bad streets and flooded yards
In Unit 16 residents like Glenn Wyatt lament 10 years of inaction as lakelike floodwater from Lake Wadsworth reappears after rain. Pacelli notes curb and gutter assessments apply only if missing. Critics claim funds are spent foolishly while paved streets get little upkeep.
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Lake Wadsworth
Glenn Wyatt
Pacelli
Rio Rancho P Z meets next Tuesday on Times Square youth center
The Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a conditional use permit request from Gilbert Gallegos for a youth recreation center in Times Square on Southern Boulevard with video games pool tables a snack bar and a juke box. A replat or vacation by AMREP Southwest of Sandia Grande is also on the agenda along with an appeal of a canopy price signs decision at Phillips 66. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall at NM 528 and Southern Boulevard.
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AMREP
Sandia Grande
City Development Department
Phillips 66
Southern Boulevard
City Hall
NM 528
Parade Entries Due for Rio Rancho Fourth of July Event
The Service Veterans Council calls for parade entries by next Wednesday at 4 p.m. for the July 4 parade in Rio Rancho with lineup at 8:30 a.m. Stars include Manzano High ROTC and Navy cadets. judging themes cover creativity and patriotism. contact 892-9370 for invitations or information.
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SVC
Rio Rancho
Country Club Drive
Southern Boulevard
Rio Rancho City Hall
PAL
Manzano High School
Navy R.O.T.C
US Navy Sea Cadets
Rio Rancho Parks and
Residents, protests target AMREP over city plan changes
Bob Sykes of an engineering firm objected to AMREP's influence on city development. He said 173 written protests would be reviewed and answered, with replies prepared for the council. The hearing resumes at 7 p.m. July 7 in City Hall's Municipal Courtroom.
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Amrep
Bob Sykes
City Hall
Sauer dead at 70 private memorial in New Mexico
John C. Sauer aged 70 died Saturday at his Rio Rancho home. A private memorial was held Tuesday in the Sandia Mountains with simultaneous services in Florida and Tennessee. Born November 9, 1916 in Detroit he served in World War II, later worked as a senior aerospace technician with Rockwell International until 1981, and moved to Albuquerque in 1982. Survived by wife Ruth son Patrick granddaughter Sera Garcia Saver and siblings. cremation by Sunrise at Vista Verde.
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Rio Rancho
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Tennessee
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Detroit
Michigan
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U.S. Army
Europe
California
North American Aviation
Rockwell International
UAW
Albuquerque
Corrales Heights
American Legions Post
Mr. Saver
Ruth
Patrick
Sera Garcie- Saver
Thomas
John
Jane
Joseph
Sunrise
Vista Verde
Pet Show Registration Opens at Rio Rancho Library
The third annual Children’s Pet Show sponsored by Friends of the Library will be held July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Haynes Park. Registration, $1, is at Rio Rancho Library 3900 Southern Blvd by July 1, with limits of thirty entrants per class. Entries may include dogs, cats, rodents, and other pets, with nine classes and judges including local officials and veterinarians.
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Rio Rancho
Friends of the Library
Haynes Park
Southern Blvd
Grover Nash
Kent Hall
West Mesa
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