Our View on Candidate Questionnaires and Late Election Tactics
The editorial explains why candidates receive questionnaires and why letters to the editor have a cutoff date. It notes rumors and negative ads rise near elections, urges voters to verify facts on candidate websites, and to vote Tuesday in Rio Rancho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Rio Rancho
Voters praised for early voting and local Friday game
A community note celebrates residents who voted early to dodge lines and applauds Rio Rancho and Cleveland for a spirited Friday night rivalry. It also condemns a drunk driver who sped through town on Halloween with lights off and abandoned the vehicle.
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Rio Rancho
Cleveland
Inside Susana Martinez Head and Election Tensions
Private memoir style diary reveals Governor Susana Martinez reflecting on origins in El Paso, facing a hostile legislature and rival campaigns. She vents about Tim Jennings and Michael Sanchez, touts Reform NM New Pac efforts, and prays for guidance to handle Keith Gardner and a tense political climate. A dramatic late night vision asks for decisive action against a troublesome ally.
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Susana Martinez
el Paso
Janice Arnold-Jones
Heather Wilson
Tim Jennings
Jennings
Roswell
Michael Sanchez
Valencia County
Santa Fe
Senate
Sanchez
Jay McCleskey
NM New Pac
Jennings A
Albuquerque Public
Statehouse
Keith
Susana
Ned Cantwell
Ncantwell
Bajabb
City Council Defends Open Meetings After Cantu Accusation
A councilor replies to Ms Cantu alleging a rolling quorum over the Animal Ordinance. He argues three councilors may discuss items legally and notes other sponsors. He recounts a confrontation with Cantu, police involvement, and asserts ongoing transparency and vigorous debate without hostility.
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Cantu
Scott
Clayton
Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines submission rules for guest opinions and letters to the editor. Submissions must include author name city and phone number for verification. anonymous entries are not considered. word limits are 500 for opinions and 300 for letters, with possible copy editing.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Rcarpenter
Rrobserver
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Rick Carpenter
Corrections policy notice for Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines its policy to correct errors of fact promptly. Readers may report mistakes by using staff box numbers on page 4 or by leaving a message at 891 7163 or emailing rcarpenter rrobserver.com for correction requests.
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Rio Rancho
Rcarpenter
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Cliff Pirtle
Gardner
Tim
Chuck Wilkins
Corrections Policy