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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1989
Page
3
The council meeting of Sept. 13 extended into Sept. 14 amid marathon deliberations. Calls to end sessions by 10:30 or 11 p.m. and reconvene next evening failed as others pushed on. Proposals to curb items or pacing won’t suffice. a self policing approach, shorter speaking times, and prompt voting could improve efficiency and public service.
The Observer calls for a full-time mayor to guide Rio Rancho’s growth as projections forecast 63000 residents in a decade. A full-time leader could coordinate with councils, lobby legislators, engage developers, and speak for the city with regional and state officials.
A long, quirky, opinionated spoof about what counts as the average American. The piece cites Reader's Digest lists and similar spoof surveys, noting percentages for looks, aging, spending, beliefs, and habits. It contrasts self view with an 28 percent match to the stereotyped average and jokes about idiosyncrasies.
Letters discuss maintaining traffic speed to prevent congestion on busy roads and designing future thoroughfares, while another writer urges Rio Rancho to enact a tough daytime noise ordinance limiting bands and limiting loud activities in residential areas. The correspondence spans opinions from speeding cautions to enforcement needs.
The Observer asks readers which season they prefer with a sample answer favoring summer for outdoor activities. Contact details for the Sidewalk Survey are provided, inviting submissions to the news department.
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