Vote Yes on Library General Obligation Bond Issue B
Rio Rancho residents should approve state question Library General Obligation Bond Issue B to fund libraries at 3 million for academic, 3 million for public, 3 million for public schools, and 700 000 for tribal libraries. The bond costs 56 cents per 100 000 of property value, about 5.60 annually for a 1 million valuation. It would direct funds to Loma Colorado and Esther Bone libraries and Rio Rancho Public Schools libraries, supporting cards, books, eBooks, DVDs, and Internet access.
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta earns safe, smooth celebration
The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta reports no major injuries and clear blue skies during the event. Rio Rancho Middle School student Julie Flores landed a role in Bless Me Ultima, which opened last week. The piece also criticizes negative political advertising for driving voters away.
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Rio Rancho Cites Repeal Of Animal Rules On Dogs Cats
Editor urges Rio Rancho City Council to reverse animal ordinance sections permitting pet stores and traveling shows with humane safeguards. The letter argues the changes remove daily welfare requirements and veterinary care, risking animal cruelty. The author invokes the 14th Amendment to weigh rights against animal protection.
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Rio Rancho council urged to maintain animal care laws
Rio Rancho residents Richard Funke and Tonya Cantu urge the city council to keep current animal control ordinances. They cite violations at Critters Pets and Rio Rancho Pets, including sick animals for sale and filthy cages, and call for stronger measures rather than repeal for dollars. They request purchase information and prompt veterinary care requirements.
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City of Vision goes blind over pet store puppy ban
Corrales resident urges Rio Rancho councilors to reverse the plan to lift the ban on selling puppies and kittens in pet stores. She cites shelter overcrowding and euthanasia numbers and warns adoption to Albuquerque could harm Rio Rancho’s economy and image.
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City pet shops and live animals spark resident outrage
Debbie Tise accuses Albuquerque and Rio Rancho officials of letting a puppy mill, The Puppy Patch run by Mark Roberson, operate locally for 35 dollars, harming dogs like Harley and leaving shelters overcrowded. She cites sick animals, poor care, and calls for repealing rules allowing live animal sales.
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Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor up to 500 and 300 words respectively. Submissions must include author name city and phone number. The paper may edit for clarity and space and may decline publication.
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