Debate over deputy mayor post splits City Council
Councilors Bency and Truscio press for deputy mayor seats as May or Jennings weighs a tie. Bency and Truscio back each other, while the mayor remains noncommittal. The role’s importance sparks debate on city operations and succession plans.
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Observer corrections on church facility sizes in Rio Rancho
The Observer corrects figures for the Catholic church project noting the temporary facility will be 6800 square feet and the permanent facility 27000 square feet. The apology follows an earlier publication with inaccurate data.
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Open Meetings Act questioned after council loan action
City administrator Lewis pressed ahead with a New Mexico Finance Authority loan without full council consensus. Deputy City Attorney Babin advised the action was administrative and not requiring a public vote, but critics warned future decisions could bypass meetings. Vestrebi criticized the cavalier approach and urged restraint.
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