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Beer, wine and more free programming: What the MACโ€™s expansion means for residents

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The McDermott Athletic Center can move forward with a beer-and-wine taproom and outdoor dining area after Rio Rancho’s governing body unanimously approved two measures Thursday night โ€” but because the MAC sits on city-owned land, council members used the moment to squeeze out new concessions for residents. The council first […]

Posted inRio Rancho

Rio Rancho set for major upgrades: $18 Million authorized for roads, safety and community projects

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s Governing Body gave final approval Thursday to the sale of $18 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, clearing the way for road reconstruction, public safety equipment and quality-of-life upgrades across the city. The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 6 on second reading, authorizing the bond issuance. No […]

Posted inSandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners vote to demand assessor resign, she says she’ll step down on her terms

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners voted 4-1 on June 10 to demand County Assessor Linda Gallegos resign over her dual-salary arrangement โ€” but not before Gallegos herself took the podium to endorse the resolution, submitted documents defending her conduct and walked out of chambers to work in her office downstairs. The resolution, […]

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โ€˜Taxpayer-funded side hustle?โ€™ County assessor faces resignation request over two government paychecks

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County commissioners will formally request the resignation of County Assessor Linda Gallegos Wednesday after she took a full-time position with the New Mexico Treasurer’s Office in May while continuing to collect her elected-office salary โ€” but Gallegos says she has kept up with her duties and calls the commission’s […]

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