Observer responds to Rio Rancho mayor attack
The Observer defends its stance after Mayor Richard S. Wiles accused the paper of publishing vicious unfounded material. The letter cites the paper’s support for incorporation, defends the Voice of the People column and letters policy, and questions the mayor’s criticism while reaffirming community service and local tax contributions. The piece ends by urging air clearing and unity in Rio Rancho.
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Rio Rancho
Richard S. Wiles
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Mak
Voice of the People
Wiles
Albuquerque
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Voice of the People critiques tax policy and Rio Rancho politics
A reader letter urges residents to push for tax control before new county plans and warns against further tax burdens. It cites Rio Rancho taxes, annexation debates, and calls for leadership change. The Kiwanis Club thanks vendors for a Sept flea market supporting Kamp Kiwanis and invites new members.
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Kiwanis Club of
Rio Rancho
Scholarships Scrutiny Hits Indian Health Service Again
A federal scholarship program for American Indians pursuing medical careers faces renewed criticism for potential favoritism toward relatives of agency staff. Inspectors found procedural weaknesses, late filings, and references tied to agency employees, with several cases showing irregular re-evaluations or bypassed deadlines.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Harvard
Everett Rhoades
Indian Health Service
Tony Capaccio
IHS
Rhoades
Vistor
Ada
Ben
Chamber Endorses Kinney and Other City Candidates
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce endorses incumbent Mayor Harry Kinney for reelection and backs District 1 candidate Patrick Baca. Also endorsed are Steve Gallegos, Nadyne Bicknell, and in districts with no incumbents, Wray Simmons and Michael Wid.
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Harry Kinney
Albuquerque
Chamber
Kinney
Patrick Baca
Baca
West Side
Museum of
Rio Rancho
Corrales Center
Chamber of Commerce
Steve Gallegos
Nadyne Bicknell
Bicknell
Wray. Simmons
Bernalillo County Commission
Michael Wid
Fund Started To Aid Hernandez Legal Defense
Residents of Sandoval County and Republicans condemn attacks on County Commissioner J Y Hernandez and support a fund to cover his legal expenses. Contributions to Friends of J Y Hernandez at Albuquerque Federal Savings Rio Rancho Branch, P O Box 15730 Rio Rancho NM 87174 0730. account 0830056805.
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Sandoval County
J.Y. Hernandez
Hernandez
J. Y. Hernandez
Rio Rancho
Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan Association
Albuquerque Federal
P.O
N.M
Voice tensions and political views in New Mexico press
Inside the Capitol discusses how blunt criticism of Attorney General Toney Anaya and Governor candidates shapes public opinion. It covers Congressman Bill Richardson's resignation from the Hispanic Caucus, his statewide focus, and Albuquerque Journal columnist Paul Wieck's assessment of Richardson's effectiveness in Congress.
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Toney Anaya
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Congress
House of Representatives’ Hispanic Caucus
Joe Skeen
Paul Wieck
Washington
Albuquerque Journal
Richardson
Paul
Wieck
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