Observer Endorses Sandoval County District 2 and 4 Seats
The Rio Rancho Observer backs Jay Block for Sandoval County Commission District 2, praising his Air Force leadership and commitment to growth, first responders funding, and tax restraint. It endorses Dave Heil for District 4, noting his planning experience, volunteer leadership, and stance on economic growth and private property rights, while supporting Laura Montoya for re election as tax collector.
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Heil for District 4 Sandoval County Commissioner
Cliff Chan endorsements praise David Heil as a strong voice for Rio Rancho and Sandoval County. Heil, proposer of economic growth, planning expertise, and community volunteer leadership, aims to boost jobs, reduce red tape, and support seniors and youth. He chairs the Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Commission and leads local civic initiatives.
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Rio Rancho Eyes More Water Rate Increases Study Planned
City asks for a new water rate analysis to justify refitting treatment plants and funding an injection system. Over five years, rates rose 47 percent with 20.9 million in extra utility revenue by year end, much of which funded city transfers and contracts rather than customer benefits.
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Vote yes for Sandoval hospital levy to sustain services
Editor notes a key ballot measure in Sandoval County to extend a mill levy funding two Rio Rancho hospitals that serve a wide region. The writer recalls the 1997 start when no county hospital existed and explains that the current levy funds programs not yet self supporting and helps cut emergency travel times to Albuquerque.
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Vote Early, Go Vote Now in Sandoval County
Ray A. Collins urges readers to vote early in Sandoval County citing a quick 18 minute process. He explains ballot layout front and back, bilingual questions, and party cues, while urging readers to cast ballots soon to counter apathy and to prove voting matters.
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Sandoval County leverages mill levy to expand regional hospitals
Former Sandoval County Commissioner recalls the 2005 2012 push to fund and expand Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center. The effort spurred highway upgrades and drainage fixes, easing travel times for residents and enabling expanded medical services and staff. The county supported a mill levy while balancing indigent care funding and community collaboration with taxpayers and officials.
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