County Planning and Zoning Board, 6 p.m., July 24, at the County Commission Chambers, Sandoval County Courthouse, 711 S. Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo.
The Sandoval County Commission meets at 3 p.m. on Aug. 7 in the Commission Chambers, Sandoval County Courthouse, 711 S. Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo.
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Rio Rancho’s governing body meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 13 at City Hall.
The Sandoval County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the county tourism offices, 264 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo.
The County Health Alliance Council meets at 9 a.m. in the County Health Commons, 1500-B Idalia Rd, Bernalillo.
“Caring is Sharing” food drive
Storehouse West is gearing up for another food drive to begin July 30 and run through Aug. 2. With a 10 percent increase in new clients in June, it shows things are really getting tough for people. With the United Way $18,500 grant received in July 2007, Storehouse West was able to give additional milk, eggs, bread, tuna, meat and cereal to families with five or more members. Unfortunately, with other agencies also needing help, United Way gave less to Storehouse West than they have in other years, which means families needs cannot be provided, but there is food for the Senior programs. To make up the difference Storehouse West will be holding the “Caring is Sharing” Food Drive in all three Albertson Food Stores in Rio Rancho. Needed: peanut butter and jelly, tuna, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti pasta, canned fruit, chili, cereal, juices for children, pork and beans and canned meat.
City survey
The City of Rio Rancho is participating in The National Citizen Survey. A random sample of 1,200 Rio Rancho households will be surveyed, asking for feedback on the quality and usefulness of city services.
The survey process will begin on July 21 when those households that have been selected to participate will receive a pre-notification postcard. On July 28 and Aug. 4, surveys will be provided to the United States Postal Service for delivery to households. Residents will need to complete and mail back their surveys using a postage paid envelope that will be provided by August 20. Results of the survey will be provided to the city in late September and will be used as part of the city’s strategic planning process.
The National Citizen Survey is sponsored by the International City/County Management Association in cooperation with the National Research Center, Inc. The questionnaire and survey procedure were designed based on the experience of hundreds of local governments, ranging in size from small to large. Scientific sampling and weighting of the responses in each city ensure accurate and reliable results. More than 200 municipalities in 40 states have participated in The National Citizen Survey over the past eight years including Alamogordo, Bloomfield, Farmington and Taos.
Tax-free holiday
Gov. Bill Richardson has suspended gross receipts taxes for Aug.1-3 as part of the fourth annual Back-to-School Tax Holiday.
Rio Rancho residents pay 6.9375 percent gross receipts tax on goods. That is equivalent to $6.94 on every $100 purchased.
Nontaxable items include: clothing and footwear $100 or less (that are not primarily designed for athletic activity); school supplies such as pens and paper $15 or less that are typically used in a classroom setting; computers $1,000 or less; as well as assorted computer equipment $500 or less. The price limits are for each item — not the total amount spent for all purchases. For example, a family could purchase three computers tax-free as long as each computer did not exceed the $1,000 limit per computer.
City of Rio Rancho night at the ballpark
Thursday, July 24 will be City of Rio Rancho Night at Isotopes Park as the Albuquerque Isotopes take on the Sacramento River Cats. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 people to enter the ballpark will receive a City of Rio Rancho / Albuquerque Isotopes commemorative baseball courtesy of the city.
Those who purchase their tickets by July 24 at 1 p.m. will receive a special discounted ticket price of $6 per ticket – a $3 saving per ticket. To take advantage of this special offer please visit Ticketmaster online at ticketmaster.com/promo/klompz. Tickets also can be purchased by visiting the city’s Web site at ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/isotopes and downloading a ticket order form that can be submitted to the Isotopes.
For more information, call the Albuquerque Isotopes at 505-924-BALL or online at albuquerquebaseball.com.
Music in the Park
The city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services proudly announces the start of its “Music in the Park” series. Each Sunday night until Aug. 17, Haynes Park will be the site for free musical entertainment from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Citizens are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to listen to a variety of acts playing at the parks’ Rotary Club Barbeque Pavilion. Those performing include:
August 3: Donohoe & Grimes (rock and pop music)
August 10: John Emory (symphonic music)
August 17: Hungry Mungry (a variety of music)
Haynes Park is located at 2006 Grande Blvd. across the street from Intel on NM 528. For additional information, call 891-5015.
Rio Rancho Mayor Tom Swisstack will host a community meeting on Aug. 5 at Maggie Cordova Elementary School and on Aug. 7 at Star Heights Elementary School. Both meetings are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rio Rancho’s planning and zoning board meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 at City Hall.
Rio Rancho’s governing body meets at 6 p.m. on Aug. 13 at City Hall.
The Sandoval County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the county tourism offices, 264 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo.
The County Health Alliance Council meets at 9 a.m. in the County Health Commons, 1500-B Idalia Rd, Bernalillo.
New Mexico Department of Transportation launches new traveler information service
Transportation Secretary Rhonda Faught announced that New Mexico commuters and interstate travelers will soon have instant access to weather-related road conditions, construction and congestion information, merely by dialing 5-1-1.
In addition, all information will continue to be provided online on nmroads.com, that was redesigned to better assist motorists this past winter.
Oh, Say Can You … Sing?
Warm-up your vocal chords and make sure you know the words and audition to sing the National Anthem during the 2008 New Mexico State Fair.
Auditions will be in the auditorium of the new African American Performing Arts Center just inside Gate 3 (Copper and San Pedro NE) at Expo New Mexico – the Fairgrounds - on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. The auditions are open primarily to solo performers or small groups who can sing “The Star Spangled Banner” a cappella.
A committee of judges will select the winners who will each sing the National Anthem at the eight rodeo concerts during this year’s fair. The 70th annual New Mexico State Fair starts Sept. 5 and runs through Sept. 21.
To reserve an audition, call Linda Quintero-Dow in the Expo New Mexico Events Office at 505 222-9725 no later than Aug. 5.
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