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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2016
Page
4
Our view cheers the Albuquerque balloon Fiesta as a major New Mexico event. The piece notes Rio Rancho’s close vantage points for morning ascensions and landings and highlights social and economic benefits there. It expresses warm wishes for safe, profitable, and enjoyable days for balloonists, crews, and visitors.
Letter to the Observer cites rising taxes in Rio Rancho, including a 4.25 mill hospital tax and 6.55 mill CNM debt levy, with concerns over property value increases and CPI. It argues funds subsidize private facilities and urges support for the mall levy to back Rust Medical Center. The writer, Spankie Lou Bassett, recalls her late husband Wes Bassett and community ties.
No 1 Rio Rancho meets No 2 Cleveland High on Friday at 7 pm at Cleveland High, a showdown that could shift District 1-6A standings. Both teams enter undefeated, with CHS boasting Lightning Bolt Stadium capacity and a history of high stakes, while fans anticipate a milestone night and postgame City of Vision trophy implications.
The Ilo Rancho Observer invites reader content through Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor. Limits apply: Guest Opinions up to 500 words, Letters to the Editor up to 300 words.
Rio Rancho Yes urges residents to vote FOR renewal of the county mill levy on Nov 8 to support Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Sandoval Regional Medical Center and local health services. They cite 1,300+ jobs 423 million in payroll 29.9 million charity care 66.9 million uncollectible debt and counter claims about startup costs.
A Rio Rancho tax on hospitals draws scrutiny as Presbyterian and UNM push to keep funds. The 2012-2016 debate questions why tax dollars finance big health systems, with executives pressing a council member to drop the issue. Hospitals’ for profit plans and large budgets underline the controversy.
The Observer publishes guest columns and letters as submitted without fact checking or corrections. They reflect author beliefs and not editorial endorsement. The aim is spirited, rational, respectful community dialogue and submissions from all perspectives are welcome.
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