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Desalinization plant presents sustainability, waste concerns

As for disposing of the toxic materials, Bralley said it’s going to be expensive and that they would look at several options.

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Rio Rancho Currents

Overcoming hate

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Meetings

Civic

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Juvenile Justice

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Jimmy Currier photo

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Project on Western Hills and Nicklaus set to begin

Mayor Tom Swisstack and city councilors Tamara Gutierrez and Patty Thomas were beaming with joy last Thursday with the announcement that two streets will receive much needed repair.

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UNMH looking for federal funding for hospital

The University of New Mexico Hospital has plans for a medical center in Rio Rancho and to help get the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center up and running, UNMH is looking to the federal government for $143.4 million.

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Weaving demonstration

Tyra Preston will give a presentation on Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Martin Luther King Elementary School cafeteria.

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Rio Rancho traffic officer arrested for drunk driving

A longtime Rio Rancho police officer’s career is in jeopardy. Sgt. Chris Pino, 41, of Rio Rancho, was arrested on Nov. 6 for drunk driving and reckless driving.

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Senator Sapien to host turkey giveaway

State Sen. John Sapien’s State Farm Agency along with local community partners, PB&J Family Services, Wal-Mart and Southwest Ice Cream of New Mexico, will host a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Feast Giveaway to approximately 200 families in the surrounding community.

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Sandia Springs

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron photo

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Traffic Alerts

— Through Feb. 26, speed reductions, lane restrictions and shoulder work will occur at the intersection of Iris Road and Idalia Road. Work is related to the installation of a roundabout at this intersection.

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Bank robbed in northern Rio Rancho

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Arrest Reports

Monday, Oct. 26

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Two-car accident on Northern

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron photo

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Crash disrupted traffic for two hours

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Jimmy Currier photo

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Classrooms to be impacted by cuts

Gov. Bill Richardson signed House Bill 17, which reduced general fund appropriations, and slashed public education by two percent.

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Development moving forward in city of vision

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Murder suspect dead following alleged suicide attempt in jail

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Paying our respects

Courtesy '€” Joe Shelton photo

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Rio Rancho pays respect to U.S. veterans

Veterans Day ceremonies at Veterans Monument Park were a bit different than past ceremonies: For the first time, a woman was the guest speaker.

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Crum to run for District 5 City Council seat

Those who follow local politics may remember Timothy Crum as the political newcomer who finished third in a seven-person race for mayor in 2008.

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New tool in fight against graffiti

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Former governor, King, dead at 85

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City focuses its vision on the future

The City of Rio Rancho is in the midst of updating its long-range development plan for the city and several residents have already provided input for what they want the future to look like in the City of Vision.

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Presbyterian on the move

Presbyterian Hospital is making progress on constructing the first comprehensive hospital in Rio Rancho.

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City lagging in revenue collections for first quarter

For the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended Sept. 30, the City of Rio Rancho is behind projected estimates for tax revenue by $200,000.

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Preparing for the worst

Rio Rancho Observer '€” Gary Herron Photos

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Medical provider facility would house retail as well

In spite of the economic downturn, one company has plans to open a diagnostic imaging location in the City of Vision.

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Rio Rancho police officer retires in wake of DWI arrest

A longtime Rio Rancho police officer’s career is over less than a week after being arrested for DWI and reckless driving.

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City institutes voter convenience centers

Polling place confusion in Rio Rancho, as reported by numerous residents on election days, may be a thing of the past.

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