Rio Rancho board seeks face to face with education secretary
In Rio Rancho, the Public Schools Board of Education voted to invite New Mexico Education Secretary Hanna Skandera for a face to face meeting. The board wants to limit discussion to three topics including online testing and school grades while urging direct dialogue to improve relations and obtain straightforward answers.
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Bid for GE fails but SEA keeps pushing to lure firms
Sandoval Economic Alliance pursued General Electric for Sandoval County as a potential HQ site but GE listed New Mexico, not the county, on its short list. SEA President Jami Grindatto says lessons learned include improving air travel and direct outreach, with future leads expected toward Sandoval County.
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Rio Rancho Observer Guidelines for Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines limits for guest opinions up to 500 words and letters to the editor up to 300 words. Submissions must include author name city and contact number for verification and may be edited for clarity AP style and space.
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Real solutions not political fixes for national woes
The author argues Americans must seek nonpartisan, real solutions to systemic problems. Politics rewards handouts while increasing debt and dependency. A shift to incentives that change behavior is urged, such as community service for speeding tickets, acknowledging the deep entrenchment of design flaws and the need to admit problems.
Hiring Your First Employee Workshop in Albuquerque
Finance New Mexico notes startups must hire to grow. The piece outlines EIN and W-4 needs, Form 1-9 verification, USCIS checks, and optional E-Verify. It covers workers comp requirements, self insurance risks, and details of WESST’s Sept 23 workshop at 609 Broadway Blvd NE, Albuquerque, with registration through Wesst.org.
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Rio Rancho mayor pay debate questions duties and value
Renee Wilkins critiques the Rio Rancho Charter Review Committee for not defining full time mayor duties and justifying a $75,000 salary. She notes overlapping city roles and budgets, evaluates methods to base pay on income or budgets, and argues the job reflects leadership rather than title.
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Santa Fe
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Chuck Wilkins
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