Rio Rancho man killed in driveway shot. two suspects questioned
Rio Rancho police investigate a fatal early morning shooting that killed 26 year old George Quintana in the driveway of a girlfriend's home. Officers found him dead after witnesses saw a white vehicle flee the scene. Two suspects from a vehicle are being questioned. no charges filed yet. The girlfriend was not at home and is not a suspect. The vehicle and a home in Rio Rancho were searched under a warrant as the investigation continues. Quintana’s body was sent to the medical examiner.
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Dave Warren
Rio Rancho
George Quintana
Quintana
Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety
John Francis
Francis
Angel Road
Corrales
Doody
Martin
Dante
Sanchez
Double Eagle Airport
Southern Boulevard
Dominguez
Rio Rancho High to open career center this fall
Rio Rancho High School considers a new career center to align math and science with real world jobs. The center, awaiting state Department of Labor approval, will guide students with education paths and postings, support teachers, and promote community-based experiential learning through job shadowing and work-based projects.
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Rio Rancho High School
Jeannette Miller
Miller
RRHS
State Department of Labor
Indictments handed down in Rio Rancho murder case
Sandoval County grand jury indicted Scott Dante 25 Bernalillo and Leroy Doody 27 Corrales on murder charges for the Memorial Day beating death of Paul Sanchez. Andrew Dominguez 25 Corrales faces aggravated battery robbery conspiracy and tampering of evidence. Jacqueline Martin 22 Corrales indicted on kidnapping unlawful taking of vehicle and conspiracy.
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Dave Warren
Sandoval County
Stephane Murphey
Paul Sanchez
Scott Dante
Bernalillo
Leroy Doody
Corrales
Rio Rancho
Sanchez
Andrew Dominguez
Jacqueline Martin
Doody
Dominguez
Mama Road
Dante
Water rate hike to be considered by council
Rio Rancho residents would see water and wastewater bills rise over five years if the council passes a new ordinance. A committee found current revenues do not cover future costs and debt covenants, proposing a phased rate increase with a fixed monthly charge plus volume charges to 20,000 gallons and beyond. The plan includes a conservation component and a $100 rebate on low flow toilets.
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Mary Beth King
Rio Rancho
Utility Commission
Utility Commission Mem
Bers
James Jimenez
Utility Department
Larry Webb
Finance Department
Dick Kristof
Webb
Utilities Department
Police seek help in missing Rio Rancho man Henry George
Rio Rancho police investigate the disappearance of 30 year old Henry George. Authorities note possible foul play after his girlfriend found blood on a towel and his cell phone at his Geraldine Loop apartment last Thursday. He has not been seen since.
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Dave Warren
Rio Rancho
Henry George
George
Geraldine Loop
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