Rio Rancho council weighs mayor job and sign rules
An Observer editorial credits Rio Rancho officials with a cooperative approach after voting to let residents decide if the mayor’s job remains full time and to consider citizen input on a sign ordinance. The piece notes consent to avoid a costly special election while acknowledging potential clashes with developers and local business interests.
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Rio Rancho
Alan Warner
Southwest Mobile Media
Chuck Wilkins
Varner
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with word limits of 500 for guest opinions and 300 for letters. Submissions must include author name city and verification phone number. The paper may edit for clarity and space and may choose not to publish.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Editor Responds to Sept. Observer Letter on Catholic Faith
Rosemary Owen of Rio Rancho criticizes Madeline Tapia for aligning faith with politics and supporting positions contrary to Catholic teaching. She questions Tapia's commitments, urges church leadership accountability, and cautions on Holy Communion.
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Madeline Tapia
the Observer
Jan
Obama
Ms. Tapia
Tapia
Landfill vs Open Space Trash Problem in Rio Rancho
A concerned Rio Rancho cyclist and runner laments widespread littering and improper disposal within city limits. The writer notes tires, mattresses, TVs, and couches dumped near an arroyo, cites a lack of waste services, and urges collective awareness and neighborly effort to haul off bulky waste together.
Park funds spark council criticism from Salzman
Marilyn Salzman criticizes councilors Wilkins Scott and Clayton for questioning Sandoval County money for A Park Above. She praises Crum Gutierrez and Thomas for compassion and thanks Mayor Swisstack for supporting the funding.
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Wilkins
Scott
Clayton
Sandoval County
Crum
Gutierrez
Thomas
County asks Lovelace plan to cover SRMC care
Peter J. Smith urges Sandoval County leaders and Rio Rancho officials to challenge Lovelace Health Insurance for refusing reimbursement at Sandoval Regional Medical Center SRMC is Medicare Medicaid certified and seniors may use UNMH but not SRMC The letter highlights a subsidized county tax for SRMC and asks for a public stance against the insurer’s policy.
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Lovelace
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
Presbyterian Rust
SRMC
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque
UNMH
NMSU President Couture Leaves. Provost Takes Over
The University of New Mexico rivaled in status as NMSU parts ways with President Arbara Couture on Monday. The provost assumes daily duties as regents prepare to name an interim leader. Critics question why Couture was selected and whether NMSU will reaffirm its land grant mission tied to agriculture and engineering.
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Tmors
New Mexico State University
Arbara Couture
NMSU
Couture
New Mexico
Engineering
University of New Mexico
New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture
UNM
Agricultural College
Agricultural Experiment Station
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Marilyn Salzman
Peter J. Smith
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