Supreme Court to hear utility acquisition dispute again
United Water seeks to remove the New Mexico Public Utility Commission from a city takeover case. The PUC intervention triggered an Oct 30 deadline in Rio Rancho for finalizing the acquisition. The high court previously denied a similar city request and gave a lukewarm reception to United Water’s writ of mandamus.
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Supreme Court
Jay P. Thuringer
United Water
New Mexico Supreme Court
State Public Utility Commission
PUC
Rio Rancho
High Court
PIC
Tax court ruling could threaten AMREP tax position
AMREP Corp faces potential $37 million in back taxes and interest if a tax court decision is not reversed. The ruling concerns AMREP Southwest and Kable News Co. adjustments to taxable income using a disputed tax code provision. AMREP plans to appeal and vigorously litigate, expecting IRS action.
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Katie Racette
Amrep Corp
Internal Revenue Service
AMREP
Amrep Southwest
Rio Rancho
IRS
Kable News Co
Mount Morris, Ill
U.S. Court of Appeals
Fulcrum Direct Opens Rio Rancho Facility Amid Ceremony
Michael Lederman CEO of Fulcrum Direct christens the new Rio Rancho plant with champagne during cornerstone ceremonies. The Enchanted Hills facility is a multi million dollar children's clothing maker expected to open later this year and hire about 330 workers.
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Michael Lederman
Fulcrum Direct, Inc
Rio Rancho
Enchanted Hills
City OKs United Water capital bill after delays
Rio Rancho City Council reluctantly approves $3.31 million in capital improvement costs to United Water amid disputes over added work since January. The total payment follows an $69 million utility purchase plus previously reported costs, with August figures trimmed after lack of supporting documents.
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Jay P. Tharinger
United Water
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho seeks new city administrator amid 1100-plus applicants
More than 1000 people have applied for Rio Rancho city administrator, with about 1100 applications reported. Mayor Tom Swisstack says the field will be narrowed to roughly 10 finalists, then to three to five for interviews.
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Jay P. Thuringer
Rio Rancho
Mike Baker
Hal Donovan
Tom Swisstack
Swisstack
Chicago
California
Texas
New York
New Mexico
Donovan
Department of Public Safety
Baker
Seity
DPS
Traffic Citations and Crime Deterrence in Rio Rancho
The Rio Rancho police use aggressive selective traffic enforcement to deter crime. Captain Robert Force says omnipresence on streets lowers crime rates and improves safety, while critics argue tickets could detract from crime prevention efforts.
Police raid targets suspected drug house in Rio Rancho
Police, prompted by a citizen tip, raided a Snead Loop residence last week and found drug dealing evidence. Arrests pending for Marvin Tate and possibly his brother Anthony. Investigators noted heavy traffic, temporary tags, and a scanner alert as officers gathered trash with radio frequencies and cocaine processing materials. Authorities linked some stopped vehicles to the Crips gang, while stressing no arrests for gang members. The Tate brothers are believed to be out-of-state residents living at the site for about four months.
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Mary Beth King
Rio Rancho Department of Public Safety
Snead Loop
Marvin Tate
Anthony
DPS
Ernie Wilson
Wilson
Drug Enforcement Agency
FBI
Albuquerque Police Department
California
Tates
Snead Loop House
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