Thanksgiving Season Editorial Urges Charity Sharing
The editorial invites readers to count blessings during the holiday season and support neighbors in need through donations and volunteering. It highlights St. Felix Pantry’s Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald’s, the Twinkle Light Parade in Rio Rancho, and calls for year round help to families facing loneliness or homelessness, urging commitment and action.
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Rio Rancho to let residents vote again on utility buyout
City of Rio Rancho prepares ballot questions for March 1996 election seeking voter approval to acquire Rio Rancho Utilities Corporation. Previous 1994 vote occurred without full cost details, despite rate hikes under private ownership. Officials renegotiate price as PUC and legal matters shape potential outcome for ratepayers.
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Veterans warned about long-running GI insurance scam
A decades-old confidence game targeting veterans has resurfaced. An ad promises eligibility for hundreds of dollars from the federal government, prompting a post-office box request for processing fees. No law or rebate exists, and scammers cash in before vanishing. VA officials and Rep. Bob Stump urge veterans to ignore solicitations.
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Readers Write on Water System Debt Costs and Meetings
A reader thanks the state Supreme Court for not mandating the city buy the water system and questions a $37 monthly per user debt cost. The note suggests bringing calculators to future meetings to avoid similar errors and invites public participation.
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Action Le Ne Observer Action Line Opens for Feedback
Observer readers may now register opinions on the survey question of the week and leave comments on other issues by calling 343 2176 for the survey or 343 2175 for general remarks. Messages may be edited for space and anonymous calls are allowed.
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Community voices clash over fees and leadership in Rid Rancho
Residents and officials debate Sunset Little League registration hikes while mayoral scrutiny and safety concerns swirl. A tied election vote, traffic issues, school district worries, and opinions on Amrep contrast with calls for a March referendum on Sunday liquor sales.
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