Councilor Smith rails at charter vote amid pay and rule changes
A column accuses City Councilor Shelby Smith of misreading laws and opposes moving ethics out of the charter, large pay raises for mayor and council, and allowing mayor or absent members to vote by phone. The piece questions the majority’s power and cites legal challenges to a civil asset forfeiture program. Renee Wilkins is named as TEA Party president.
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Local girl earns prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award honors
Shel Dusenbery of Rio Rancho crossed the stage at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on November 7 to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award the highest honor in scouting. Over nearly two years she led a donation drive for expectant mothers, spoke at events, and hosted a Girl Power event to inspire others. All donations supported Care Net Pregnancy Center in Rio Rancho. Dusenbery called the achievement hard work but worthwhile and would gladly do it again.
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Rio Rancho seeks three seats on CIP committee
The City of Rio Rancho invites residents with real estate development or building industry background to apply for three 3-year terms on the Capital Improvements Plan Citizen's Advisory Committee. Applications and résumés are due by 5 p.m. Friday, December 18, at City Clerk's Office or online.
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Libraries collect gloves mittens for Mitten Tree Day
Rio Rancho Public Libraries invite residents to donate mittens hats and scarves to decorate holiday trees at Loma Colorado and Esther Bone libraries through December 21. Donations support Storehouse West Food Pantry with a concurrent canned food drive for people and pets.
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