Rio Rancho Seeks Separate School District Debate
Readers rebutter argues against creating a separate Rio Rancho district. They note residents already fund APS schools, warn extra taxes and debt, urge contacting APS Board, claim cost and identity issues, and list organizers Lloyd Marez Cliff Sievert Morris Gusowsky as opponents.
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Office of Education Department and Administration
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque
APS
Lloyd Marez
Cliff Sievert
Morris Gusowsky
Voters back Rio Rancho mayor candidate in letter
A letter from Albert Miller addresses Mayor Terry Griffin and notes voters chose the mayoral candidate. The writer recalls General Stillwell and Vinager Joe Stidwell translation about standing firm against vested interests and reminds officials to serve the people.
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Terry Grif
Rio Rancho
Dunces
Joseph C. Stillwell
Albert Miller
Vinegar Joe Stidwell
Rio Rancho Editorial Critiques Population Classifications
A Rio Rancho resident responds to a district editorial labeling residents into three groups. The letter questions the division of seniors from New York, educated locals, and allegedly illiterate residents, arguing the piece undermines the will of the people and suggests socialist overtones in supporting the school feasibility committee.
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Rio Rancho
New York
Amrep Corporation
Jemez
Bemalillo
Santa Fe
New York Corporation
APS
Albuquerque
American College Dictionary
Rio Rancho School District Debate Prompts Local Action
Letters from residents criticize a contentious feasibility study and call for staged growth. A speaker argues Amrep profit interests may shape outcomes, urges patience, and favors APS while suggesting a Rio Rancho run for APS School Board to amplify local voice. Voter registration and a possible referendum loom.
Sincerely Camille Elflein Raises Local School District Debate
A reader voice from Camille Elflein criticizes local school district proposals citing safety concerns. She argues funds are needed for police protection traffic lights street lighting and public safety measures highlighting frustrations with tax and budget priorities.
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Observer
Hair Color Advertising by Mr Frank's West Rio Rancho
A vintage style ad promotes hair coloring to brighten dull complexions and reduce makeup needs with a professional service by MR. FRANK's WEST in Rio Rancho. Highlights aim for natural, vibrant results and attention from others. Open Monday through Saturday with Visa and WC accepted.
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Visa & WC
Segepted
Universities Lose Popularity Across Nation
A columnist argues that public skepticism toward higher education stems from a broader “people problem” rather than budget cuts alone. Citing a Washington Post piece, the author highlights perceived separateness and insufferable moral superiority among educators, noting faculty failures to persuade taxpayers and defend funding.
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Santa Fe
Washington Post
Barbara Vobejda
Post
Education
William Bennett
John Barnes
Carnell
Tower Commission
White House
Bennett
Budget and park plans loom as session nears end
The House adopted a 1.496 billion general fund budget with allocations to Public Schools, Higher Education and other agencies. HB2 moves to Senate Finance. a conference committee may be needed if differences arise. A memorial urges cooperation on Bernalillo Valley Park. House Bills push for Rio Rancho Corrales Bernalillo parks. Joint Resolution 15 seeks a lottery referendum. The speaker notes a hectic finish and vows to keep constituents informed.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House Memorial
Bernatillo Valley Park
Middle Rio Grande Con
Bemalillo Valley
Rio Rancho
Corrales
Bernalillo
New Mexico
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