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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1998

Page

5

Rio Rancho sees string of gun incidents and school arrest

Police report multiple gun related events in Rio Rancho including a moving vehicle shooting felony charges for two suspects, a semi automatic handgun found in Michael Murray's car after a dispute, a dawn shooting on Lost Tree Road with shell casings, and a Rio Rancho High student Jarell Martinez arrested for unlawful handgun possession. Officials caution about rising youth gun incidents and potential trends as weather warms.

Francis Lincoln Middle School Michael Murray Rio Rancho Murray Lost Tree Road DPS Karl Wiese Rio Rancho High School Jarell Martinez Katy Harvey Martinez Harvey RRHS Wiese

Federal bullets described as high-penetration 9 mm rounds

The report details 9 mm full metal jacket bullets with wall and car door penetration. Francis notes the Tech 9’s effective range near a mile. Murray pleaded not guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun in magistrate court, posted a $1,000 bond, and awaits a summer pre trial hearing.

Francis Murray

Uniform dress code survey eyed by school board

Harper indicated he expects some support for a uniforms policy but not enough to back it if survey results show 60 percent or less in favor He also stated he is not a fan of the concept Cleveland aims to finish the survey and return results before year's end and the board weighs releasing artwork to illustrate uniforms prior to the survey

Harper Cleveland

Police contract talks reopen over wages in Rio Rancho

DPSA members face an 8 percent raise over three years under the current contract. The 1999 2000 budget adds 2.5 percent wage growth and 2.5 percent merit pay. City negotiations resume to gauge finances and offer terms. DPSA president Det. Steve Harvey cites officer brain drain as wages lag others. A Prohibited Labor Practice complaint was filed with the state labor board alleging unfair bargaining.

Griego DPSA DPS Det Steve Harvey Rio Rancho Albuquerque State Labor Board

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