Our View Rio Rancho schools show strong cash reserves
An editorial lauds Rio Rancho Public Schools for about 8 million in cash reserves by year end, built by strict fiscal stewardship. It cites mandatory 3 percent reserve rules, PILT receipts of 150000 annually, a $281,442 one time PILT repayment, and targeted uses including 138000 for kindergarten through third grade Common Core training and 102000 for science materials.
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Rio Rancho Public
Kim Vesely
State Secretary of Education
Vesely
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Heroes and goats praise for voters and games in Rio Rancho
Thumbs up to the 4 000 plus voters who voted in last week's city elections and to those heading to the New Mexico Stars football game. Thumbs down to the 50 000 plus registered voters who did not cast ballots, warning that apathy hurts Rio Rancho.
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New Mexico Stars
Star
Rio Rancho
Voters urged to act in Rio Rancho runoffs
Letters to the Observer urge Rio Rancho residents to vote in the upcoming runoff for two city council seats. The author notes only 9.65 percent turnout in March 6 elections and calls for participation to influence four years of city leadership.
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Rio Rancho
Spaceport in peril as NM liability gap hinders growth
The New Mexico Legislature again fails to expand space industry liability protection, risking a 200 million Spaceport investment. Competitors in Florida Texas Virginia and Colorado already passed stronger bills while NM limited liability by 2010. Industry leaders warn contractors may avoid NM despite high demand for spaceflight.
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New Mexico
Florida
Texas
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Colorado
Virgin Galactic
Christine Anderson
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Spaceport Authority
Citizens debate Obamacare impact on pharmacy access
A reader voice notes anxiety over government run health care replacing private insurers arguing it may reduce user friendliness and limit pharmacy changes. The writer shares experiences at two pharmacies where insulin and needle prescriptions were misrouted, highlighting frustration with rules and delivery systems.
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