Rio Rancho Considers Rate Increases For Water And Wastewater
A joint work session warned Rio Rancho that water and sewer rates may rise to avert a projected 35 million shortfall. Consultant John Gallagher urged a 7.8 percent rate hike annually for five years to meet revenue needs, reserve targets, and debt service benchmarks, while officials weigh aging infrastructure and Fitch bond ratings.
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Rio Rancho Fire Station Renovation Seeks County Aid
Rio Rancho councilors spoke as private citizens at a Sandoval County Commission meeting to back a 1.2 million renovation of the city’s oldest fire station on Southern Boulevard. The project targets living quarters and facilities to accommodate female firefighters, with five women among 91 staff. Commission and council members discussed shared funding priorities for the 2013 Legislature, emphasizing cooperation between city and county.
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Michael Meek
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Paul Bearce
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Don Chapman
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