Rio Rancho Adopts Full‑Time Mayor and Voter ID Rules
Rio Rancho voters approved a full‑time mayor plus photo IDs for municipal elections along with seven other City Charter amendments. Mayor Tom Swisstack currently holds a full‑time jail administrator role in Albuquerque and cites the change as essential for growth and direction. Community growth in the 87,000‑resident city prompted the vote, though Councilor Kathy Colley notes no strong‑mayor shift.
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Albuquerque
Swisstack
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Paseo del Norte I-25 Interchange Gets State Funding
Albuquerque commuters face daily congestion at the Paseo del Norte I-25 junction with about 470 annual accidents. State Rep Tim Lewis contributed 200000 to fund the reconstruction, underscoring Rio Rancho impact. Daylight saving time reminder follows.
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Otero
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Alvin Dominguez
State Department of Transportation
Tim Lewis
Wilkins wins District 1 seat as runoffs loom in Rio Rancho
Chuck Wilkins defeated incumbent Mike Williams to capture the District 1 city council seat. A runoff is set for Districts 4 and 6, with Shaw vs Scott and Colley vs Clayton. The runoff date will be decided within 35 to 45 days after the canvass. Wilkins vows focus on public safety water and sewer and business climate. Williams says he is shocked by the loss and notes no responses to media questions.
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Council Chambers
Civic Center Circle
Williams
Steven Shaw
Mark Scott
Kathy Colley
Lonnie Clayton
Rio Rancho
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