Rio Rancho School District Feasibility Debate Letters
Stephen Stokes criticizes opponents of a new Rio Rancho school district for unfounded claims about tax hikes and special education. He cites legal limits, insists on verifiable documentation, and defends the feasibility study committee’s use of state and local sources to argue for returning tax dollars to Rio Rancho schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
Richard Tonigan
Cliff Sievert
Sievert
Mr. Gusowsky
Gusowsky
New Mexico
State of New Mexico
Albuquerque
New Mexico State Office of Education
APS
Bernalillo and Sandoval County
Tonigan
Rossbach
Frederic K. Rossbach
New Mexico Forestry Division
Bernalillo
Raymond J. Polasky
Santa Fe
Torrance
Valencia
Cibola
Sandoval
Los Alamos
McKinsey
Rio Grande National Forest
Colorado
Citizens Task Force opposes Rio Rancho school district plan
Rio Rancho citizens question the feasibility study and Blue Ribbon Panel findings. The group alleges APS data contradicts local claims about test performance and program availability, notes potential funding and transport implications, and cites possible loss of Chapter I services if district status changes. Ralph S. Piatek chairs the Citizens Task Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rancho
American Legion Post
Hall
Dee McCleery
CTBS
Carol Robinson
APS
McCleery
Ron Williams
Joe Cordova
John Cox
Cordova
Cox
Ralph S. Piatek
Citizens Task Force
Rio Rancho Civic Day '87 set for May 2 at Haynes Park
Civic Day committee invites volunteers for May 2 festival at Haynes Park with events including hot air balloon exhibit carnival games bed races Aztec Dancers and prizes. Next meeting is March 27 at First Interstate Bank attendees receive ticket books for prizes and contest details. Contest prizes include trips and gift certificates with entry info via Mary Clare Minor at 892-5098.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memers
Rio Rancho
Haynes Park
First Interstate Bank
Rio Rancho Boulevard
Ellison Road
Northwest Lions Club
Elva’s
School of Ballet
Reca Better Homes and Gardens
Friends of
Corrales Center
Bob Schafer
Sprouse Reitz
Wee Toys of
Video Supreme of
Mary Clare Minor
Rio Rancho Civic Day Carnival Brings Games Music and Pizza
A day long Rio Rancho Civic Day features a Battle of the Living Planets game by Helmut Kimpel, Aztec Dancers, Teen Battle of the Band with Cibola High and Lincoln Middle, and performances by Lincoln Swing Choir and Brazada. Karate demos, a pizza eating contest with six local pizzerias, and a raffle with trips to Las Vegas highlight the afternoon. Southwest Travel provides the grand prize. tickets cost $1. Minor invites booths and volunteers, noting community pride and wide appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmut Kimpel
Focal Boy Scout
Cibola High School
Lincoln Middle School
Lincoln Swing Choir
Tarantell Group
Brazada
Domino’s
Godfather’s
Pizza Hut
Venezia
Sal-E-Boy’s
Caesar
Baer
Rio Rancho Municipal Band
Minor
Las Vegas
Southwest Travel
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PPA
Sandoval Co
Pat Baca
Mr. Baca
Pula Pasture Association
National Guards
Sandoval County
Sincerely, Stephen Stokes
Chery! Stokes
Rio Rancho Eatates
Shannon
Mexico
Dis Peti
Dist
Allen Chiropractic
Allen
Rio Rancho Blvd
Taco Beil
Cail
Utah
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Ter Association
J. Perea-Maes
Mathod
NASA
Lansee
Wallatlad
Cad West Side
Ainin
Gary Walker
Gognings
Steiadera St
Realtors
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