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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 05, 2010
Page
3
Observer notes a joint move by City Manager James Jimenez and 11 managers cutting car allowances for a 14000 savings. Police and fire unions also concede pay and uniform savings totaling seventy three thousand, avoiding furloughs and broader cuts while pursuing flexible future arrangements.
A 1982 look at New Mexico’s fiscal crisis shows lawmakers trimming programs rather than entire agencies, with a new Government Restructuring Task Force urged to consolidate agencies. Local boards face lay-offs, higher class sizes, and service reductions as budgets tighten, July 1 starts new fiscal years, and retiree rehiring targets complicate efforts.
A reader questions the city’s incentive package for Green2V, demands full layman explanations of redirected funds and loans, and asks who truly oversees the deal. The letter critiques industrial revenue bonds, EDC roles, and signage permits for local businesses.
Submissions welcome from readers up to 500 words for opinions and 300 words for letters. Include author name city and contact phone. The editor may edit for clarity AP style and space. Submissions may not be published and reflect the author only. Contact options: ajones@rrobserver.com mail Rio Rancho NM 87124 fax 892-5719 891-7172
In a Rio Rancho Observer report dated May 2 Mayor Swisstack urged residents to shop locally and cited missed revenue for Bernalillo and Albuquerque. A couple on May 1 searched Southern Boulevard for a highly praised restaurant, driving the length of the street without success before quitting.
In Sunday's May 2 edition Mayor Swisstack backs shopping locally in Rio Rancho. The letter cites several area businesses including Rio Rancho Post Solutions run by Dennis and Joan Gonzalez, Universal Transmission, SCL Auto & Off Road, Western Furniture Repair offering same day service, and Mr. Ed's See Your Views with gratitude for prompt courteous fair pricing.
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