Welcome to Balloon Fiesta 44th edition in Albuquerque
Our view editorial cheers the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and welcomes visitors as the 44th event unfolds. It notes past weather threats and urges motorists to share the road with balloonists while hoping for safe flights, smooth traffic, and strong local business benefits during the week.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Rio Rancho
Coronado Center
Rio Grande Valley
Balloon Fiesta Park
Guidelines for submissions to Rio Rancho Observer letter page
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The
Rio Rancho Observr
Rio Rancho Observer
Rio Rancho
Unite and Conquer: Waste Plant Debates and Rate Fears
Rio Rancho City Councilor Chuck Wilkins voices concern over a 40 million dollar membrane waste treatment plant loan. He argues for consolidating plants 1 and 2 to reduce costs, lower water rates, and avoid unnecessary spending while criticising perceived fiscal overreach by a coalition of officials and influential locals.
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Utilities Commission
Observer
Review Medicare Open Enrollment for New Mexico 2016
New Mexico residents on Medicare should review their 2016 health and drug coverage during the open enrollment period from Oct 15 to Dec 7. Premiums for original fee-for-service plans range from 12 to 152.70 dollars, with basic drug plans averaging 32.50 dollars and Medicare Advantage plans averaging 32.60 dollars. Assess total costs, including deductibles and co payments, and use medicare gov find a plan to compare options and enroll if needed.
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New Mexico
Medicare
Medicare.gov
Investment policy shifts power from Sandoval treasurer
Sandoval County adopts a new investment policy replacing treasurer oversight with an unelected financial adviser. The change, approved by the Sandoval County Commission, redefines duties under state statute and forms a separate investment committee, reducing the treasurer's influence and inviting AG scrutiny.
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Charter Review Committee
Black's Law Dictionary
Sandoval County Commission
Board of Finance
New Mexico
Commission
Sandoval
Laura Montoya
Phil Rios
the Observer
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