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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 2016
Page
5
A reflective piece recalls early tech wonders from Sputnik to TV and phones, contrasts with today’s online rudeness and public discourse, and laments political civility. The author notes community norms, personal nostalgia, and contemplates an app idea while mentioning Swickard’s novel Hideaway Hills available on Amazon.
Thomas Buckner from Rio Rancho appeals to Republicans TEA Party members and Democrats to vote affirmatively in the bond election. He argues county residents benefit from funds supporting diabetes and pre-natal programs at the Rust and UNM Sandoval hospitals, which employ about 1,300 people and keep most spending and taxes in Sandoval County. He says the levy should be time-limited and not terminated.
Endorsements praise Montoya for veteran and senior tax policy work and praise her National Association of Counties leadership while criticizing communication with the county commission. Sandoval County Clerk Eileen Garbagni, a Democrat, seeks re election after improving elections operations and service. opponent Donald Lemm has community involvement but less experience.
Wayne W. Reed urges Rio Rancho voters to reject an eight year property levy for Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. He argues the hospital claims favor Albuquerque, questions local employment, and says Presbyterian billing excludes non Presbyterian insured patients. Reed warns against a precedent of ongoing funding for building and operations.
Bob Gallagher argues early voting on the mill levy should reflect real costs of care. He recounts a 4 mile ambulance ride from Presbyterian High Resort Boulevard to Rust Medical Center, noting a $435 ambulance bill and that the levy funds support local hospitals with jobs and services. He urges a YES vote, saying taxes won’t rise and quality health care benefits the community.
Deidra Apodaca notes how Presbyterian Rust Medical Center profoundly affects Rio Rancho and Sandoval County. Since 2012 Rust employees donate supplies for a weekend backpack program, provide school materials, adopt families during holidays, and send staff to teach nutrition annually, improving student readiness and community wellbeing.
Ron Hensley of Rio Rancho, an engineering consultant and former chairman of the Rio Rancho Utilities Commission, asserts that missing permits and plan timelines jeopardize customers from gains, urging city to restore authority of the utilities commission to control costs and prevent conflicts of interest.
Donnie Leonard urges voters to support the hospital mill levy on November 8 claiming funds from the Indian Health Service and local hospitals like Presbyterian Rust SRMC and UNM/SRMC will expand access. He notes partnerships avoid service duplication and fund mental health and newborn care while preserving existing tax levels.
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