Observations From the Publisher on Schmitt and Local Issues
The publisher praises Senator Harrison Schmitt and his Senate potential, notes strong teamwork with Pete Domenici, and urges focus on space military and environmental issues. It laments unsafe bicycle and motorbike use, urges safety courses, and commends Rio Rancho enforcement of unlicensed riders. The column highlights New Mexico fall color tours, recommends a Santa Fe area drive, and advises winterizing air conditioning. It commends Lt. Bob Baca and the West Side sub-station for crime reduction and expanding uniformed patrols citywide.
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United States
Harrison
Jack
Schmitt
Congress
Senate
New Mexico
Pete Domenici
West Side
Bob Baca
West Mesa
Baca
Lt. Baca
New Mexico Gov Apodaca Faces Capitol Leadership Strain
In Santa Fe Gov. Apodaca's grip weakens as clashes among state leaders intensify over Highway issues and agency budgets. Racing Commissioner Tabet’s debt repayment clouds Fortuna Properties licenses at Ruidoso Downs and Sunland Park. Prominent Democrats and lawmakers face scrutiny amid a high profile money trail and ongoing court action.
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Santa FE
Goy
Jerry Apodaca
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Apodaca
Herman Tabet
Belen Democrat
Tabet
Fortuna Ies
Ruidoss Downs
Sunland Park
New Mexico Racing Commission
Fortuna
Highway Commission
Julian Garcia
Albert Sanchez
James Bird
Garcia
Bird
Sanchez
Las Vepas
Carlns Jaramillo
Organized Crime Prevention Commission
Malcolm 8
Buddy) Major Jr
Magdalena
Winsor Carlile
Lavington
Bob Estrada
Albuquerque
al Rosa
Fortuna Properties
Rosa
Ruidoso Downs
William OC
Marchiondo
Rudy Ortiz
Charley Davis
Sandoval County debate on incorporation urged by former chair
In a September 13 statement to the Sandoval County Commissioners, quoted from The Observer, former chair R W Johnson urged Rio Rancho to incorporate to gain police protection and county relief. Augustine Sando, current chair, urged careful community consideration of past remarks about incorporation.
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Observer
R. W. Johnson
Sandoval County
Democric Club of
Rio Rancho
Johnson
Augustine Sando
County Commission
Runaway taxes unlikely in Rio Rancho incorporation debate
An elderly Rio Rancho resident heard arguments about incorporation and fears taxes will soar. The piece explains New Mexico limits on state and local property taxes, notes current rates in Sandoval County, and outlines who can change them: voters, the state legislature, bond approvals, and assessor actions.
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Rio Rancho
Villa Verde Dr
New Mexico
Sandoval Cy
Mid Rio Grande Conservancy District
Towls
Thanks to generous supporters for Craig Hospital trip
A note of gratitude lists Italian Women’s Charity Club and multiple sponsors including BPO Elks Lodges 461 and 2500 Rio Rancho New Mexico, churches and parish leaders, and public figures like United States Senator Harrison Schmitt for aiding a medical operation at Craig Hospital.
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Italian Women’s Charity Club
Alme C
Harrison Schmitt
United States
B. P.O. Elks Lodge
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
John Pedato
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Roswell Record
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Bill) McCaffrey
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