Charter OK'd in Rio Rancho 57 percent vote
Rio Rancho voters approve a Home Rule City Charter by 56.5 percent with 2,145 in favor and 1,651 against among 3,796 ballots. The measure passes in all six districts and absentee ballots. The charter establishes a Mayor-Council-City Administrator government with seven members and four year terms, plus initiative referendum and recall powers. It requires periodic review every five to ten years.
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Rio Rancho Charter Commission
Rio Rancho approves $2.74 million parks bond issue
Rio Rancho voters approve a $2.74 million parks and recreation bond despite tough times. All six districts backed the measure with 3,698 votes. 2,145 yes and 1,533 no. Absentees voting against numbered 91 to 117. Funds will develop Rainbow Park and other recreation projects including a new aquatic facility.
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Jay P. Tharinger
Rio Rancho
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Rio Rancho City Council picks new members in 1992 vote
About 34 percent of Rio Rancho's 12,300 registered voters cast ballots in the municipal election. New terms go to Mary Clare Minor in District 1 Joe Cordova in District 3 Tony Popper in District 4 and Robert Dymale in District 6. Parks bond and Home Rule Charter approved. District turnout ranged from 26 percent to 8.9 percent.
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Mayor D'Arco Responds To Citys Lawsuit In Rio Rancho
Mayor Pat D Arco filed a response in District Court after a court deadline passed on signing Bud Bentley s employment contract. The council had revised the two year contract eliminating its expiration date, while D Arco claims the council usurped his authority to appoint the administrator. The suit names the City of Rio Rancho as plaintiff and seeks a writ commanding D Arco to sign or explain why he will not.
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City Council Lays Bindings Amid Legal Challenge
The lame duck majority proposes restrictions on future councils to shape policy after their term. Mayor responds to the pending lawsuit signaling pushback and defending executive prerogatives as the case proceeds.
Rio Rancho Faces Potential Conflict Over City Contract Lawyer
In a Rio Rancho dispute, Mayor Pat D Arco employs John Aragon of Doppler and Aragon, a firm already under city contract. City side attorney Robert Kavanagh of Threet and King flags possible conflict, noting Aragon’s representation of the mayor while under city engagement.
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