Congress watches House tribute for fallen airman Pelky
U S Air Force Maj Phyllis Pelky of Rio Rancho was laid to rest Oct 26 after services at the Cadet Protestant Chapel at the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She was interred at the academy cemetery. Pelky 45 a former Rio Rancho High School teacher died Oct 11 in Afghanistan while deployed with NATO led Operation Freedom's Sentinel. She was aboard a UK Puma Mk2 helicopter that crashed in Kabul. Four others perished including U S Airman Gregory Kuhse of Michigan. Pelky had been aide de camp to the academy superintendent and served at the academy headquarters. A Cibola High graduate, she taught at RRHS seven years and mother of two. In Washington Rep Ben Ray Lujan spoke on the House floor honoring Pelky's life and service, praising her as deputy manpower chief of the American Train Advise and Assist Command and a beloved humanities teacher.
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Washington
Ben Ray Lujan
New Mexico
Third District
Rio Rancho school district on solid footing says official
Rating from Page A1 notes the ARPS district could see a downgrade if tax base falls or debt rises. It cites a robust tax base and new development including a TJ Maxx Walmart Neighborhood Market and two large call centers. Evans says financial footing remains solid despite possible unexpected expenses, noting 20 years of careful planning and budgeting.
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Heil seeks Sandoval County Commission District 4 seat
Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board member Dave Heil a Republican announced Tuesday he will run for the Sandoval County Commission District 4 seat in 2016. He is a retirement Ohio native and longtime Rio Rancho resident with active roles in local boards and charities. He aims to boost Rio Rancho growth and tax revenue alignment with county funding while continuing juvenile justice support.
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Mask incident sparks dispute at Sandoval County detention center
New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers condemned a mask worn by Mr. Rios during a Sandoval County Commission meeting as insulting and disrespectful to detention center staff. Officials say the joke did not target officers and those workers were unaware present. Pay raises for officers remain stalled, with union leaders and the county at an impasse awaiting a mediator.
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Pulte buys final phase lots in Cabezon master plan
Pulte Homes acquired 16 lots in October for the final phase of the 2,700 unit Cabezon master plan in Rio Rancho. Jay Gillilan of Pulte Group New Mexico says the Cabezon community targets growing families and active adults, noting these segments account for over 65 percent of area buying activity. The new neighborhood will feature energy efficient designs with larger garages and integrated patios, with prices and details to be announced later this year.
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