Impact of impact fees in Rio Rancho
The Observer urges a thorough study of impact fees and their effects on Rio Rancho. It warns Home Rule changes may create new problems, stresses the need for research with input from business and developers, and calls for balanced consideration of costs and benefits to ensure quality of life and future growth.
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Child's play and changing games amuse a mother
A mother reflecting on how children play reveals both timeless behavior and new concerns. She notes kids pursue varied interests from building and music to dolls and water play, while imagining future winter toys, tea parties, and the joy of reading together. The piece finds value in creative play and family bonding.
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Commission urged to secure voting machines for city election
The County Commission faced questions over its understanding of the process to obtain voting machines. The Observer cites misinformed steps, urging an expedited formal request for funds from limited state monies. Rep. Eisenstadt and election officials helped clear the confusion as the commission’s next meeting must approve and send the request to the state.
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Letters on abortion, speeding, and tax inequities provoke readers
Marilyn Molnnish discusses speeding on Sara Road near new homes and school traffic. Gertrude Solomon criticizes Dan Polansky’s August letter about Molly Yard and abortion. The writer also vents about tax assessments and calls neighbors to scrutinize charges while noting police efforts and funding limits.
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Question of the Week on New Mexico State Fair
The Observer asks readers what they like most about the New Mexico State Fair and how many times they plan to attend. Readers are invited to submit questions for a Sidewalk Survey to the newsroom at 892-8080.
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