UNM West health sciences building merits voter GO bond support
An Observer editorial urges Governor Martinez to include UNM West health sciences building in the statewide GO bond to be put on the November ballot. The Rio Rancho City Center project would cost about eight million with local matches and sponsorship by UNM regents and local lawmakers, despite vetting gaps cited by Higher Education Department and Legislative Finance.
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University of New Mexico Health Sciences
Rio Rancho
University of New Mexico Board of Regents
UNM
Higher Education Department
Legislative Finance Committee
Higher Education
Barbara Damron
New Mexico
UNM West
Wynn Goering
Board of Regents
Windy Season in New Mexico Brings Dust and Debate
A veteran Albuquerque forecaster recalls New Mexico’s annual spring winds that stir dust, upset travel, and even challenge nerves of tourists. The piece notes dusty roads, occasional humor, and the impact on transportation while segueing into NASA’s shuttle landing considerations at White Sands Missile Range during spring wind season.
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Fter College
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Roswell
Northrup Strip
NASA
White Sands Space Harbor
White Sands Missile Range
Edwards Air Force Base
California
Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Letters to the Observer Rao Rancho Voters and Charter Commission
A Rio Rancho editor thanks RR voters and the charter commission for approving a city charter amendment strengthening the judiciary. He praises the separation of powers and the municipal court while noting the vehicle seizure program as ineffective for curbing drunk driving and calling it a city money grab enforced by police.
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Charter Commission
RRPD
Filming at the Purtell home delights NM studios crew
The Purtell Family describe hosting film crews, producers and actors from New Mexico Film Studios as a positive opportunity. They praise friendliness organization and the chance to see their transformed home on a TV series Graves on EPIX this fall. They encourage others to say yes to filming opportunities and note local economic benefits.
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N.M. Film Studios
EPIX
New Mexico Film Studios
Mayor's pay clash leaves town with hard choice
Kerry Adams argues in Rio Rancho that the city must decide if a full time mayor is needed for a $100 million budget and 94,000 residents. She urges support for a pay raise, notes charter changes and calls for council action to fix the pay problem.
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Omebody
Rio Rancho
Swisstack
Hull
Kerry Adams
Mereliberty.com
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