City hall expands as budget grows and more managers rise
Belo Rio Rancho readers see a critique of city hall where a split Public Works creates new department heads and higher salaries. The mayor seeks more travel pay and a $5,000 retreat, while water rates edge up as utilities funds swell despite 28 percent lower water use. The piece urges scrutiny of spending and public outreach.
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Critique of Las Cruces traffic safety and median design
A reader argues against concrete curb barriers and wide medians in Las Cruces intersections, citing safety concerns from bottlenecks and potential rider harm. He urges timed lights for speed consistency, laments gridlock near the bridge, and criticizes city officials for ignoring driver safety while promoting aesthetic medians. He references family ties to a former state safety official and plugs a novel and contact.
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Las Cruces
Ralph Smith
New Mexico Highway Department
District 2
Roswell
Medigap explained how private plans fill Medicare gaps
This guide outlines Medigap, what it covers beyond traditional Medicare 80 percent coverage, who should consider it, and the best time to buy. It explains plan letters A to N, standard benefits, extra coverages, premiums, and shopping tips for choosing a policy. It also notes limitations like no long-term care or dental coverage and adds steps to compare plans and contact resources.
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Sunday is Funday aims for Rio Rancho Aug 21 at Haynes Park
Preparations unfold for the 1st annual Mayor's Sunday is Funday set for August 21 from noon to 4 PM at Haynes Park across from Intel. The event, expected to draw more attendees than last year's 6000, is organized by the Rio Rancho Kiwanis Club and city departments with support from local clubs. Proceeds benefit youth programs including scholarships for parks and recreation, Boys & Girls Clubs, Sandoval Juvenile Justice Program and Boy Scouts. Sponsors and vendors may contact organizers for participation details.
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Intel
Gregg Hull
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Rio Rancho
Parks & Recreation and Community Services Department
Santero Felix Lopez to speak at Rio Rancho Art Association
Nationally known santero Felix Lopez will address the Rio Rancho Art Association at 6:30 PM in the Don Chalmers Ford community room. The free public talk highlights Lopez as a 2007 Masters Award recipient and a premier artist whose work is in museums and private collections nationwide.
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