Respectful conduct during Rio Rancho animal ordinance debate
Our View editor argues for civility in public meetings as Councilors heard 50 speakers, noting opponents were respectful while some supporters mocked Tim Crum. The piece urges listening, dignity, and civil discourse even amid differing views on animal regulations.
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Chuck Wilkins
Mark Scott
Tim Crum
Tom Swisstack
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Residents question Rio Rancho council rolling quorum in animal ordinance case
Tonya Canto details a sequence of unnotified discussions among Councilor Wilkins and colleagues Clayton Scott Crum alleging a rolling quorum during talks on the Oct 24 animal ordinance. She cites Open Meetings Act violations, questions the legality of meetings, and notes Tea Party activist Steve van Horn’s presence in photos.
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Rio Rancho
Charles Wilkins
Lonnie Clayton
Mark Scott
Wilkins
Clayton
Scott
Timothy Crum
District 3
Scott and Wilkins
Steve van Horn
Tonya Canto
Vote for Rio Rancho change and accountability
Carolyn Horne urges Rio Rancho voters to exercise their right on November 6 to influence city policy. She cites a $5.6 million lawsuit and defense fees tied to impact fee decisions by councilors Clayton Crum Scott and Wilkins, framing voting as the only way to shape state and national direction.
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Dio
Rio Rancho
Clayton, Crum, Scott and Wilkins
You
City council backs animal ordinance as is
Letter writer states at the Oct 24 meeting that the animal ordinance should not be changed. The public favors no solution to selling pets, supports humane transition, and argues the circus and animal shows should not appear after cruelty fines. Nancy E. Yarmac urges leaving the ordinance alone.
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Reducing Shelter Overcrowding Through Spay Neutering Efforts
Boni Galarneau argues that Rio Rancho shelters euthanize many animals and urges mandatory canine spay neuter to cut intake and costs. She cites last week’s 12 adoptions 7 reclaims and 21 euthanized and calls for exemptions for working service dogs and certain breeders.
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Rio Rancho Animal Shelter
Petfinder
Boni Galarneau
Rio Rancho
Third party vote urged in protest over Obama record
Stephen Smith explains why he plans to vote for a third party, arguing Obama has failed liberal goals and that current elections silence key issues. He urges conscience over party loyalty, noting repeated critiques of voting choices and hoping for future impact.
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