Rio Rancho tax stance sparks calls to oust mayor council
A resident blasts city leaders over incomplete paving and traffic, denounces proposed property tax hikes and eminent domain use, and urges residents to oppose the Democratic leadership to revive Rio Rancho’s future and curb what she sees as wasteful spending and debt.
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Broadmoor Drive gets new asphalt after $1.5 million rebuild
Rio Rancho officials say Broadmoor Drive reconstruction completed by mid-September ends chronic congestion and rough driving. The project replaced pavement from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Drive, updated curbs, gutters, water lines, and landscaping. Funding came from a 2009 road improvement bond. costs broken down between Nicklaus Drive to Loma Colorado and Country Club to Nicklaus Drive.
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Wear Purple Day launches Rio Rancho DV initiative
City officials announce October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Wear Purple Day on Oct 1. Haven House leads a month of activities to end domestic violence, including purple decor, purple foods, and community events culminating in a candle glow vigil Oct 28 at Rio Rancho High School.
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Budget trimming begins as New Mexico lawmakers face cuts
The article outlines budget tightening in New Mexico with past steps like reserve raids and furloughs, then the creation of the Government Restructuring Task Force. It notes lawmakers accept painful choices, task force studies government functions for savings, and faces agency resistance to proposed restructurings.
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