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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 2016

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3

Balloon Fiesta book chronicles Albuquerque ballooning history

A new book by Vesely with Tom McConnell, Charlotte Kinney, Dick Brown, John Davis, John Sena and Dick Rice traces Balloon Fiesta roots from 1970s beginnings to today. It features over 150 photos and a history of hot air ballooning in Albuquerque, noting early events, the World Hot Air Balloon Championships, and the Fiesta’s growth to 500 plus balloons and 100000 attendees. The title sells for 22.99 at the fiesta gift shop and balloon museum with additional info at balloonfiesta.com.

AIBF Alameda Boulevard NM 528 Jefferson Edith Vesely Tom McConnell Charlotte Kinney Dick Brown John Davis John Sena Dick Rice Albuquerque Park van Tassel Duke City Sid Cutter Bill Kob-Am Coronado Center Northeast Heights State Fairgrounds Harry Kinney KOBTV Kim Larson Alameda Scott Stapleton Rio Rancho Balloonfiesta.com Arcadiapublishing.com

Hospital tax debate spans parties and voters in Placitas

Mike Neas of Placitas a registered Democrat criticizes hospital tax as nonpartisan urging citizens to vote against it. Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association has not taken a formal stance but many members oppose the tax while others push campaigns. Former Mayor Tom Swisstack cites 1300 jobs and a $328 million return as supporters campaign.

Mike Neas Placitas Neas Tom Swisstack The Observer

Hospital Tax Debate Faces Rio Rancho Backlash

Rio Rancho residents express frustration as hospital tax funding draws opposition from the Tea Party and local council member Wilkins. He notes charity contributions by hospitals but condemns alleged corporate welfare and ACA plan withdrawal, urging funds be redirected to infrastructure and safety needs.

Wilkins Presbyterian Wesy Rio Rancho Tea Party

Donation to Rust heart program from Rio Rancho family

Leonard Cenicola died Aug 22 from heart issues. A Sept 3 memorial golf tournament at Club Rio Rancho raised funds for Presbyterian Rust’s heart program. His widow Joanne and son John gave nearly $3,000 to Neal Shadoff and Rick Scott. Donations continue via phs.org/give.

Rio Rancho ANTMN Presbyterian Health Foundation Rick Scott Neal Shadoff Joanne Cenicola John Cenicola Leonard Cenicola Joanne Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Leonard Lenny” Cenicola Presbyterian Rust Club Rio Rancho Shadoff Albuquerque Rust Club

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