Observer editorial urges open records after IPRA settlement
The Rio Rancho Observer and Albuquerque Journal spotlight a settlement with Gov. Susana Martinez over IPRA disclosures from the Bill Richardson era. The piece argues government transparency benefits all New Mexicans and endorses timely release of documents, including identities of 59 fired state employees.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Albuquerque Journal
Susana Martinez
Journal
Bill Richardson
Inspection of Public Records Act
IPRA
Governor's Office
Richardson
Martinez
State Department of Finance and Administration
Rio Rancho Observer Seeks Guest Opinions and Letters
Submission guidelines require author name city and phone for verification. Opinions under 500 words and letters under 300 words may be edited for clarity AP style and space. anonymous submissions rejected. contact details include email mail address or fax and editor phone for questions.
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Johnson seeks attention as Libertarian candidate shifts focus
The piece evaluates Gary Johnson as Libertarian presidential hopeful facing ballot access and poll hurdles. It notes GOP exclusion from debates, 15 percent polling targets, and Johnson’s governorship credibility. It contrasts past Libertarian runs with Johnson’s potential TEA Party appeal and his first ballot victory in 2012. It references Bob Barr’s 2008 showing and Johnson’s veto record.
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Ron Paul
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Obama
Mitt Romney
Johnson
Libertarian Party
U.S
Bob Barr
Barr
Congress
Barry Bonds
Passing of Henry Hoffman prompts history lesson
Howard W. Friedman reflects on Henry L. Hoffman cofounding Rio Rancho, the 1961 Amrep purchase of 55,000 acres from Ed Snow, and the early vision that shaped Rio Rancho Estates. He notes Hoffmans dreamer role, the area's geographic limits, and later expansion with 31,000 more acres from the King family.
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Henry Hoffman
Howard W. Friedman
Henry L. Hoffman
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Estates
Amrep Corp
Albuquerque
Ed Snow
Amrep Group
Herman B. “Ob
Hank
Carity
CPA
King
Atrisco
Rio Grande River
Bernalillo
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