Armed Robbery at Smith’s Grocery in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho police hunt an armed white male in his 20s after a Thursday night robbery at Smiths Grocery. He fled in a dark SUV after demanding the cash from a cashier. no injuries reported. Detectives investigation ongoing.
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INDEX Serving the City of Vision for over 40 years
Index newsletter marks over four decades serving the City of Vision with community updates, local stories, and civic highlights from its long running publication presence.
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Rio Rancho eyed for professional wheelchair basketball team
Wheelchair basketball veteran Kipp Watson of the Albuquerque Kings pushes to launch the Rio Rancho Road Runners in the new WPBL. PWBL Enterprises outlines a for profit league with NBA like structure, owner teams, and a debut eight team season across 14 home and 14 road games, with talks about The MAC as home court.
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Lincoln Middle School rewards responsible behavior with positive referrals
Lincoln Middle School began a positive referrals program run by Principal Veronica Sanders to honor students for responsible conduct. Each morning names are announced and recipients receive a yellow certificate and high five, boosting motivation and improving climate. Last year 293 referrals were given. in three months this year about 150 have been issued, while discipline problems dropped by a third and staff report a more positive atmosphere.
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Veronica Sanders
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Impact fees back on table in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho officials again consider raising impact fees amid developer concerns that higher charges could slow growth. City Manager Keith Riesberg and Anthony Caravella outlined current fees and the 2012 moratorium that cut fees, noting it expired in 2014. A prior lawsuit by Curb North Inc. claimed the moratorium harmed finances.
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Rio Rancho
Keith Riesberg
Anthony Caravella
Curb North Inc
Rio Rancho Utilities Chair to Face No-Confidence Vote
Embattled commissioner Bill White retained his chair role after a city clerk said removal isn’t permitted under local code or Robert’s Rules. A no-confidence vote is planned at an upcoming meeting after Bruce Redd requested it following White’s August remarks about dissolving the commission amid disarray and disrespect.
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Bill White
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Commission
Bruce Redd
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Gregg Hull
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