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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1988
Page
3
The Observer questions Rio Rancho officials for shrinking accountability as city staff limit press access and withhold resumes for the city administrator post. The paper notes unreturned calls, time with public records, and urges officials to honor public trust as Thomas Jefferson advised public servants to regard themselves as public property.
The Observer reports Rio Rancho city officials released five resumes for seven finalist city administrator positions after applicants consented to disclosure. Two sought confidentiality. the city honored that request. The paper weighed ethics against the public’s right to know, concluding confidentiality outweighed transparency in this instance.
A columnist reflects on past Halloween joys in a Colorado town, contrasts with today’s dangers from drugs and violence, and notes parents now seek safer community events. Local schools and neighbors plan Halloween alternatives while parents buy treats hopeful for some door knocks and safer festivities.
Polls show New Mexicans closely tracking national mood on the 1992 race. KOAT Zia poll finds 50 percent expect to be better off next year, 10 percent undecided, with Republicans generally more optimistic and older Democrats more pessimistic. Bush leads Dukakis 45 to 39 within margin.
The Observer asks readers what they like most about Halloween in a sidewalk survey. Answers mention dressing up for parties, seeing kids in costumes, trick or treating, school parties, decorating homes, and giving candy.
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