Observer endorses Harper and Pacheco in Rio Rancho races
The Rio Rancho Observer endorses Republican Jason Harper for a third term in House District 57 and Republican Paul Pacheco for House District 23. Harper, a Sandia National Laboratories engineer and Ways and Means chair, is praised for tax reform, education funding, and community involvement. Pacheco, a former police officer, is lauded for tougher crime laws, DWI penalties, and addiction treatment funding, while addressing a funding controversy. The board notes limited access to Democrat Donna Tillman and Democratic challenger Daymon Ely.
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Nora Scherzinger for Sandoval County District 2
A letter urges Rio Rancho voters to reelect Nora Scherzinger as District 2 county commissioner. It highlights her term work, budget handling, vice-chair role, prior posts, and community donations including 365000 pounds of produce to food pantries and support for Haven House.
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Scherzinger Seeks Re-Election To Sandoval County Commission
Tom Swisstack of Rio Rancho endorses Nora Scherzinger for re-election to the Sandoval County Commission. He commends her honesty, fairness, and ability to represent diverse citizens while seeking common ground across party lines ahead of the November 8 vote.
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Levy Ends Will Trim Home Tax Bills Says Citizen Dirk Knowles
A reader argues that ending the mill levy would lower property taxes, citing a $285 house tax and about $23.75 monthly savings on a $200,000 home. He supports bonds for roads and schools but opposes continuing a business subsidy. He urges honesty about tax effects.
Hospitals stay or not mill levy: Sandoval County debate
The November ballot asks to extend the hospital mill levy for eight years at 110 million dollars, supporting two Sandoval County hospitals with 1.125 million each month. A local editor argues against the expansion, saying ROI is best realized by stopping payments now to free funds for infrastructure and education.
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Columnist wrong on Rio Rancho water rate spending
A guest column alleging misused rate revenue over five years is disputed by Rio Rancho officials. The city notes nearly 21 million in water funds funded main line replacements, meters, and a new water tank while about 35 million supported wastewater projects including plant rebuilds and a new recycled water tank.
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Elephant Butte Dam centennial amid early U S terrorism lore
Celebrations mark the Rio Grande Project and the Elephant Butte Dam built by 1916, once the world’s largest, with electric generation added in the 1930s. The article links to broader World War I era terrorism including the 1916 Black Tom Island blast that rattled New York and inspired later crime writing.
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