Majority rule missing in consent for immigration policy sparks call for direct democracy
Kathleene Parker of Rio Rancho argues in a letter that the U.S. and New Mexico political system has drifted from majority rule, enabling officials to ignore voters. She condemns campaign finance influence after Citizens United and urges direct Internet voting or Switzerland-like governance to decide on drivers licenses for illegal border crossers.
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Congress
New Mexico
Washington
Santa Fe
Citizens United Supreme Court
Switzerland
Kathleene Parker
Rio Rancho
Belen Nativity Sculpture Sparks Free Speech Clash
Ned Cantwell argues the 23 year Nativity sculpture in Belen public square should be allowed as historic art despite FFRF objections. He likens the case to a street jaywalking violation rather than religious aggression, urging cautious balance between law and public display. He notes local leaders open to selling land to a historical group while praising separation of church and state.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation
Belen
New Mexico
Bethlehem
We Are Marshall and the Gift of Remembrance
Roy Slezak reflects on funerals and personal loss from his life and as a Rio Rancho city councilor. He recalls early family deaths, long viewing periods, and his vow to avoid funerals while honoring the Marshall tragedy. He credits the film We Are Marshall for ongoing remembrance and his promise to Mrs. Harris.
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Art
Slezak
Gary
Nellie Thomas
Marshall
Harris
Roy
Roy Slezak
Rio Rancho
City of Vision
Grand Canyon
Rail Runner Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Bus Schedule
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will run a Saturday schedule on Veterans Day Wednesday with no Rio Metro service that day. NCRTD, New Mexico Park & Ride have no service. Santa Fe Trails runs 8 am to 8 pm. ABC RIDE follows a regular weekday schedule. On Thanksgiving Day November 26 no Rail Runner or Rio Metro service. Friday November 27 Rail Runner runs a Saturday schedule with no Rio Metro service. Train details at nmrailrunner.com.
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New Mexico Rail Runner Express
Rio Metro
North Central Regional Transit District
NCRTD
New Mexico Park & Ride
Santa Fe Trails
ABC Ride
Rail Runner
Nmrailrunner.com
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Clara Garcia
Valencia County
Belen Park
Ike
Ned Cantwell
Nedcantwell.com
Ncantwell
Bajabb.com
Itive! & Teachers
ITB
Rio Rancho Observer
Santa
Hwy
Suite 101
Casitas
Ina
Haranein
Palmilla Senior Living
Golf Course Road
Albuquerque
PalmillaSeniorliving.com
Independent Living
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