Rio Rancho presses for $6.39 million Army Corps reimbursement
Rio Rancho plans to renew its push for a $6.39 million reimbursement from the Army Corps of Engineers for an arsenic removal facility. Mayor Hull and Assistant City Manager Wells met in Washington with Corps staff and New Mexico lawmakers to present alternate funding paths, emphasizing continuity with the 2007 agreement and broader water projects.
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Rio Rancho Observer letter and opinion submissions policy
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 for guest opinions and 300 for letters. Submissions require name, city, and phone for verification. anonymous entries are rejected. The publisher may edit for clarity and space and reserves the right to not publish any submission.
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Student seeks New Mexico information for report
Cascade Christian School pupil Sofia Faini of Puyallup Washington requests photos postcards license plates facts and items from New Mexico for a state report. Readers are invited to send material to 601 9th Ave SE Puyallup WA 98372.
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Leadership shown on rate freeze proposal
Councilor Chuck Wilkins, author of the water rate increase, urged the Utilities Commission to hold water rates this year to ease burden on ratepayers. The Red Oak study backs a plan to improve the water system while keeping rates steady, with staff opposing the hold and prioritizing debt reduction and water rights purchases.
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Pacheco pushes safety laws in New Mexico session
State Rep. Paul Pacheco outlines 2015 agenda to repeal driver licenses for illegal immigrants, tighten DWI penalties, and expand CYFD powers. He supports elevating child predator statutes to felonies, limiting early release for violent offenders, and speeding background checks for homes to protect children. District 23 includes southeastern Rio Rancho.
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Retention in HB 41 debated as last resort for students
Henry Ng argues HB 41 favors remediation and intervention over retention while opponents warn of dropout risks. He cites school skill levels, peer learning benefits, and external support, noting a retained sixth grader who later succeeded. He writes as CAI specialist with A Tutoring Services in Rio Rancho.
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Bill aims to require price and quality data for medical care
Guest column argues New Mexico should create a public website listing prices and quality metrics for common procedures. It cites high medical debt and rising out of pocket costs, notes existing state efforts in other states, and highlights potential savings from transparency and standardized quality data.
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