Southern Boulevard reconstruction plan moves forward
An Observer editorial welcomes Rio Rancho officials starting the Southern Boulevard project from NM 528 to Rainbow Boulevard while noting a $70 million total cost. It recommends phased construction starting 2018 with federal funds of about $7.1 million, focusing on NM 52% to May Circle and a widened corridor with extra lanes and a multi use trail.
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NM_ 528
Rainbow Boulevard
Sara Road
Southern
Rio Rancho
SSCAFCA finishes key sediment capture project in NM
The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority wraps up a three phase effort to trap sediment from Lomitas Negras and Montoyas arroyos east of NM 528. The project improves the Harvey Jones Channel, reduces flooding risk, and enhances flow with a trapezoidal channel design.
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Sandoval County
Arroyo Flood Control Authority
Rio Rancho
Lomitas Negras
Montoyas
Harvey Jones Channel
Corrales Road
Rio Rancho Observer Seeks Reader Submissions Policy
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with guidelines on word limits, author verification, and submission methods. Submissions may be edited for clarity and space, may not be published, and only one printed submission per writer per month is allowed.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive aids Rio Rancho Storehouse West
On May 9 national mail carriers will collect nonperishable food for Stamp Out Hunger. In Rio Rancho bags left at mailboxes are picked up and delivered to Storehouse West food pantry. Volunteers distribute the donations to meet rising spring needs as children lose access to school meals.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Rio Rancho
Storehouse West Inc
Storehouse West
Veranda Drive
Unser
Southern
Balancing Censure of Councilor Wilkins Explained
The Observer notes readers may miss details in coverage of Councilor Wilkins censure. It cites an official December AG letter stating no further investigation will be disclosed unless criminal charges arise, and no report will be issued if Wilkins is cleared.
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Chuck Wilkins
Observer
Paul Harvey
Wilkins
First year in office as Rio Rancho mayor ends
The new mayor reflects on a busy first year highlighting a public private partnership to revive Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club, a 2016 Broadmoor Boulevard extension to aid UNM West access, and funding for the Sandoval Economic Alliance. He discusses intergovernmental work, business outreach, and public engagement through media, town halls, and events.
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Rio Rancho
Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club
Club Rio Rancho
Broadmoor Boulevard
Paseo del Volcan
UNM West
Sandoval Economic Alliance
Richard Berry
Albuquerque
Sandoval
Council of Government
U.S. Conference of Mayors
New Mexico Municipal League
New Mexico
Rio Vision
Channel 15
City
Calvary Church
Gregg Hall
Ghull
Rio-Rancho
City council friction and Wilkins censure questioned
Critics label the council dynamic vicious and unprofessional as the recent censure of Councilor Wilkins divides opinion. The dispute centers on whether Wilkins misrepresented communications from the Attorney General about an inquiry into his Unit 10 interest, highlighted by his voicemail in the chamber.
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Councilor Wilkins
Wilkins
Council
Legal Department
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