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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 2016
Page
5
The Rio Rancho Observer reports on the renewal of the hospital mill levy supporting Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and Sandoval Regional Medical Center. Officials say the levy funds vital services and expanded care near home, noting 2015 figures of free and uncompensated care and payroll while highlighting the statutory eight year renewal requirement.
Local readers argue the eight year one time mill levy funded real estate and administration, not patient care, citing empty facilities and high doctor pay. They urge a no vote, warn about Medicare Advantage co pays and billing errors, and advocate revising hospital funding priorities.
A local opinion column warns that losing the hospital mill levy would cut or end services at UNM SRMC and Rust Presbyterian Medical Center, risking access to care, jobs, and local tax revenue. It cites 184000 visits since 2012, 38 million in salaries, 47 million in charity, and 80 million in local payroll, urging turnout to preserve healthcare locally. The piece is signed by former Rio Rancho mayor Tom Swisstack and other regional leaders.
Guest columns and letters run as received, reflecting individual beliefs. The Observer notes no staff fact‑checking or endorsement of opinions, emphasizing the authorship and purpose of published viewpoints.
A writer recounts decades of climate theories from global cooling to global warming, noting political bias and media hype. He questions how to determine the planet’s optimal temperature for all humans, arguing for a balanced approach over politicized science. He cites funding fraud concerns and urges open inquiry while defending free speech.
A Rio Rancho resident laments rising water costs and taxation while criticizing a mayoral study, debating long term tax deals. The writer questions hospital billing, Medicaid and Medicare payments, and private insurance funding, urging scrutiny of financial details.
Matthew Spangler urges support for David Heil, praising his decades long leadership in Rio Rancho and Sandoval County. He notes Heil’s neighborhood association work, role in Sunday is Friday, and service on charter review and planning commissions, calling him humble, honest, and capable to lead the county.
A supporter urges voting for Dave Heil in Sandoval County District 4, highlighting his charitable work and leadership roles. The note cites his help founding The Schumann Foundation to fund scholarships and low interest loans for Rio Rancho students, praising his efficiency, compassion, and drive to get things done.
A brief note directs readers to additional reader letters and a guest column continued on Page A10, indicating further opinions and commentary beyond the main page.
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