Lawmakers face hard choices on New Mexico budget
State budget pressures rise as oil and gas revenues lag forecasts. Susana Martinez warns of cuts or tax increases ahead of the November election. Budgetary strains threaten services and jobs, with funds from the Land Grant and Severance Tax slated to shape next year’s financing. Political fault lines sharpen as lawmakers weigh spending, energy cycles, and public reaction. Comcast.net Swickard’s novel Hideaway Hills listed on Amazon.
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Voter urges no on hospital tax in Rio Rancho letter
Jimmy R. Hurt writes that eligible voters should vote no on the hospital tax, stating the tax costs him over 216 dollars annually and that taxpayers should not subsidize Presbyterian Rust Hospital which does not accept ACA or Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
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Sandoval County hospital mill levy support urged by cancer survivor
A Sandoval County resident and cancer survivor urges readers to back the mill levy to fund local hospital services. He notes the hardship of traveling to Albuquerque or Mayo Scottsdale for care, and credits proximity to Rust’s hospital for better recovery opportunities. He has long called Sandoval County home.
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Community leader Dave Heil praised for service in Rio Rancho
Mariene Feuer, Rio Rancho city councilor District 4, urges residents to recognize and respect Dave Heil for years of service as planning and zoning commission chair, his intelligence and fairness, and his notable volunteer efforts in the city.
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Shout Out to Lowe s for Donations and Volunteer Work
A Rio Rancho senior thanks the Lowe s store on Northern Boulevard and its employees for donating paint and materials and volunteering to repaint Meadowlark Senior Center. The volunteers spent a weekend improving the center used by many local seniors. Jerry Piering.
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Hospitals vow to stand on their own after eight year tax renewal
Chuck Wilkins a Rio Rancho business owner urges voters to end taxpayer support for Presbyterian and UNM hospitals amid growing branches and a private insurance plan costs. He notes Sandoval County residents previously backed an eight year commitment to bring hospitals to Rio Rancho and calls for residents to demonstrate a distinction between wants and needs in the upcoming vote.
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Veterans Outreach Schedule At Sandoval County Building
Veterans outreach is held on the first Friday of each month at the Sandoval County Administrative Building in Bernalillo 1500 Idalia Road. The next meeting date is Friday. For more information contact Joseph Dorn at 338-2414 or Gordon Schei at 383-2404.
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Planning for long term care costs in retirement
The article explains that long term care can drain retirement savings with private insurance premiums rising, Medicare coverage gaps, and Medicaid as a safety net. It urges early planning with financial advisers and state counselors, citing New Mexico helpline 1-800-432-2080.
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