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Rio Rancho Observer

Location

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1976

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American Savings and Loan opens new Corrales Center branch

Construction starts on the American Savings and Loan branch at Corrales Center with a December 1976 grand opening planned. The Alameda Office at 9601 Fourth St NW will close, as the new facility offers full savings and loan services plus safe deposit boxes, money orders, travelers checks, and notary service. William F. Burks, association president, and Richard Foy, branch manager, tout closer service for northwest valley residents.

American Savings and Loan Corrales Center North Valley American Savings and Loa Association Alameda Fourth St Richard Foy Northwest Valley American Savings William F. Burks Association

College Assn Receives Unrestricted Grant From Levi Strauss

The New Mexico Independent College Association received 3018 to be shared among its three members College of Santa Fe St Johns College and the University of Albuquerque. The sixth annual gift is 50 percent larger than last year. The Levi Strauss Foundation Challenge Award of 5000 continues with NMICA among 11 members eligible for 1976 competition.

New Mexico Independent College Association NMICA Levi Strauss Foundation Ralph Burch College of Santa Fe St. John’s College University of Albuquerque Independent College Funds of America ICFA Levi Strauss & Company

Water rights explained at Rio Rancho homeowners meeting

Geohydrologist David Stone outlined New Mexico water law governing beneficial use and appropriations. He explained the Doctrine of Prior Appropriation, annual 3 acre feet limits, and the saleable Water Right within basins, noting Rio Rancho and Albuquerque rely on a 2.8 billion acre foot Rio Grande basin capable of supporting up to 1 million residents.

David Stone Rio Grande Rio Rancho Homeowners Civic Association New Mexico State Engineer Rio Grande Valley Cochiti Canyon Elephant Butte Rio Rancho Estates, Inc Stone Rio Rancho Albuquerque

Corrales Municipal Judge Browne resigns for health reasons

Corrales Municipal Judge J Elmore Browne has resigned due to physical disabilities after advice from his physician. Mayor Barbara Christianson accepts with deep regret. Alternate acting judges will be Langford Sproggins and Victor McIntyre. Browne, a Corrales resident since 1967, served as judge since ISTE and contributed to the Community Center. He also served on the Sandoval County Board and was a charter member of Sandoval Masonic Lodge 76.

Corrales J. Elmore Browne Barbara Christianson Langford Sproggins Victor McIntyre Judge Browne Browne Sandoval County O.0. Hoard Sandoval Masonic Lodge 76

Fernwood Flasher wins contest in quirky TV tie in

A bantam rooster nicknamed The Fernwood Flasher, inspired by a Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman character, won a local contest as its dander and booming voice drew attention. The playful story ties a TV show gag to a community event and highlights the rooster as the standout entrant.

Fernwood Mary Hartman

Republicans to meet in Rio Rancho Friday October 1 1976

A joint gathering of the Rio Rancho Republican Club and the Republican Women's Club will be held Friday October 1 1976 at 7 30 pm in The Auditorium open to all. An election day workshop will be led by a Republican State Headquarters representative. Volunteers from each precinct are sought to serve as watchers and telephone committees. Drivers will provide transit to the polls for those unable to reach polling places. Refreshments will be served.

Rio Rancho Republican Clbb Republican Women's San Behn Club Republican State

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Fourth and Corrales Road N.W By Warren Dennis Christianson Fernwood Flasher Frank Decker Decker King Kong Kojak Eloy Chavez Raymac Karen Moore Dietz Farm Circle NW Hernantio Far West
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