State board grants extension over teacher pay rule
The State Board of Education extended waivers for APS and nine other districts still out of compliance with the T and E index rule, delaying a required pay reform. APS would gain about $17 million under the extension, Carlsbad also benefits, while the rest lose potential funds if distributed evenly. the decision aims to “maintain the status quo” until a state funding equalization formula is implemented.
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Mary Beth King
Genie Blair Ryan
Observer Star Writers
Albuquerque Public
State Board of Education
APS
Carlsbad
Rio Rancho critic sparks clash with State Board of Education
Rio Rancho businessman Terry Hibler challenged the State Board of Education at a recent meeting over the district’s facilities and funding, accusing the board of failing to lobby the Legislature for school improvements. Board members defended their efforts, stressing they cannot make laws or allocate funds, while pledging to continue supporting Rio Rancho.
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Mary. Beith
King Observer
Rio Rancho
State Board of Education
Terry Hibler
Hibler
Virginia
Trujillo
Lynn Medlin
Hibier
Carl Miller
Mountain View Middle School
Alan Morgan
Rio Rancho Bonds for Utility Purchase Get PUC Largely Cleared
The New Mexico Public Utility Commission unanimously dismissed a petition on May 1 after Rio Rancho reached a purchase agreement with United Water New Mexico. The city will not need PUC approval to issue revenue bonds for buying the water and sewer utility, with a stipulated deal valuing the utility at 69 million plus improvements.
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Jay P. Thuringer
Rio Rancho
United Water New Mexico
Rio Rancho Utilities Corp
New Mexico Public Utility Commission
PUC
Wisily
Commission
Rio Rancho Considers 3400-Acre Annex Plan
The City of Rio Rancho weighs annexing about 3,400 acres owned largely by AMREP Southwest surrounding North Hills. The northern portion would host Northern Meadows, an 851-acre residential and commercial project, with the rest slated for future development. AMREP envisions phased housing, parks, schools, and open space with about 3,680 single family homes and 2,720 multifamily units overall, plus rezonings to support mixed use.
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Jay P. Thuringer
City of
Rio Rancho
Amrep Southwest
North Hills
Northwest
AMREP
Northern Meadows
Sandoval County
Norhern Meadows
Richard Williams
Enchanted Hills
ECO Resources Wins Council OK to Manage Utility
City Council approved BECO Resources Inc to operate and maintain the upcoming water and sewer utility. ECO Resources, a Southwest Water Co. subsidiary, was chosen for its long history managing municipal systems. ECO serves over 177,000 customers under 15 contracts nationwide.
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Mary Beth
ECO Resources
United States
ECO
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Eddie Vering
Erik Tilten
Tharinger
Council OK
Gary Hill
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