Rio Rancho board OKs preliminary FY 2017 budget
The Rio Rancho Public School Board approved a preliminary budget of about 123.1 million for fiscal 2017 at a special meeting, up from 121.98 million for the current year. Final action is set for June 13. The board also passed a refunding bond sale reselling old bonds to lower interest and save about 1.6 million for taxpayers. Gary Tripp hailed stronger bonding capacity. The meeting lasted about 20 minutes.
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Diana Hughes obituary highlights business pioneer and community giver
Diana Hughes, 63, died May 22, 2016. Born November 26, 1952 in Kittery Maine, she grew up in Albuquerque. A Manzano High School graduate, she co owned O’Hares Grille and Pub and Hot Tamales New Mexican Restaurant. Survived by husband Michael, daughter Katy, son Joseph, brothers Joseph and Peter Mervini. Donations to New Mexico Cancer Center preferred. Daniels Family Funeral Services Rio Rancho NM.
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Memorial for Gary Bender of Corrales NM
Gary William Bender 65 of Corrales New Mexico died May 22 2016 after a long illness He served 21 years in the US Marine Corps and later worked 21 years for Sandoval County Detention Center He is survived by his wife Janeve two children and eight siblings A memorial service with Marine Corps honors was held May 27 at Daniels Family Funeral Services Rio Rancho NM Donations may be made to UNM Cancer Center or the cancer center of choice.
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Washington leader lobbies in Washington for city funds
Hull met with NEA officials to secure 1 percent of a $9 million road bond for an art project in Rio Rancho and pressed for matching funds. He met Sen Martin Heinrich and Rep Lujan Grisham staff, and discussed Army Corps reimbursements. City will receive $2.13 million on July 1 for arsenic treatment. Airfare and hotel totaled $2,833.
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Summer Reading Opens Online for Rio Rancho List
The City of Rio Rancho invites all ages to join the Summer Reading Program with a Route 66 theme. Registration starts Wednesday at riorancholibraries.org, with kickoff events Thursday June 9 at Loma Colorado Main Library and Saturday June 11 at Esther Bone Memorial Library, running through July 31. Gifts at kickoff, while supplies last, donated by Friends of the Rio Rancho Library. partners include Galloping Grace Youth Ranch, Sandoval 76 Masonic Lodge, and Rio Rancho Public School librarians. For details, visit the libraries site or call Loma Colorado 891-5013 or Esther Bone 891-5012.
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