Night visit from police over open garage in Rio Rancho
Doris Huffine of Rio Rancho reports waking to two officers at her front porch at 3:20 a.m. who told her the garage door was open. She thanked the Rio Rancho Police Department and returned to bed.
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Rio Rancho
Doris Huffine
Caution About Local TEA Party Voices
The Rio Rancho TEA Party branch shows vocal activity in a time of divisive politics. The piece notes how the campaign appears aimed at turning residents against each other and questions the tone at a polling location during this month’s city election.
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Rio Rancho
TEA Party
Janice Grimes
Cash Mob invites Rio Rancho shoppers to True Value event
An observer editorial invites Rio Rancho residents to a first of its kind Shop Mob at Rio Rancho True Value 2108 Southern Blvd on Saturday March 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Participants spend at least $20 meet three new people and support Birthright Rio Rancho and St Felix Pantry with proceeds aiding local charities.
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Rio Rancho
Southern Blvd
Rio
Rio Rancho True Value
Lee Butler
Breakfast Rotary Club
Butler
Dairy Queen
Slate Street
Birthright
St. Felix Pantry
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Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Santa Fe pork projects and Martinez capital fights
An analysis of Governor Susana Martinez approach to the state budget and capital outlay. The piece compares Martinez to historic New Mexico leaders and discusses criticisms of her combative style, line item vetoes, and the state’s flawed system for distributing capital money from severance taxes, bonds, and surpluses. It notes how lawmakers, local officials, and voters influence allocations amid short legislative sessions.
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Santa FE
Susana Martinez
U.S
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi
Tom DeLay
Lyndon Johnson
Tommy D’alesandro
Hillary Clinton
Bill Richardson
Senate
Toney Anaya
Toney
Jerry Apodaca
Martinez
New Mexico
Richardson
State Board of Education
Tax preparer rules change in 2011 with RTRP designation
The IRS requires tax preparers to register for PTINs, renewed yearly by December 31, marking a major shift. It outlines RTRP requirements including testing, continuing education, and limited representation, contrasting with enrolled agents and CPAs. Meryl Kahn of Smarter Tax Solutions LLC in Albuquerque is noted.
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IRS
Irs.gov
Rtrps
Eas
Cpas
Meryl Kahn
Smarter Tax Solutions LLC
Albuquerque
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