Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation commissioners meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle.
Rio Rancho Utility commissioners meet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle.
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid-Region Council of Governments are hosting a public meeting to discuss Phase II of the Rail Runner Express that extends service into Santa Fe. The meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at Bernalillo High School, building 200, 250 Isidro Sanchez, Bernalillo. Representatives from the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid-Region Council of Governments will provide updated information specific to current project activities. Topics of discussion will include updated train schedules and fare structures; the latest design information for Santa Fe stations; changes to the N.M. 599 Interchange; bus connections and a project update and status report. Visit nmgrip.com or nmrailrunner.com to preview information, or for more details.
Sandoval County Commission at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 in the County Commission Chambers.
Commission on Senior Affairs at 10 a.m. on Aug. 21 in the Placitas Senior Center.
Sandoval County Juvenile Justice Board members at 3 p.m. on Aug. 21 in the County Commission Chambers, Bernalillo.
Rio Rancho Public School Board members meet at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the District’s board office, 500 Laser Road.
The Rio Rancho Capital Improvement Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle.
Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board members meet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26 at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle.
Rio Rancho Governing Body members meet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 27 at City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Circle.
Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28 in the County Commission Chambers, Bernalillo.
Paseo del Volcan
community meeting
A public meeting to discuss the city’s Paseo del Volcan Extension Project will take place on Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Vista Grande Elementary School, 7001 Chayote Rd. NE off of Enchanted Hills Blvd. At this meeting staff from the City of Rio Rancho Public Works Department, New Mexico Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and project consultant HDR Engineering will provide information about this project and answer questions from those in attendance. For information about this project please visit www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us/pdvextension.
Contracts report accepted
The Rio Rancho governing body approved the 2008 fourth-quarter contracts report on Wednesday. From April 1 to June 30, 19, contracts were executed by the city. Significant contracts include a $6.6 million contract awarded to Bradbury Stamm to construct arsenic treatment facilities for Well 16. The contract came in effect on April 29 and ends on March 17, 2009. A $2.6 million contract awarded to AUI for a lift station at wastewater treatment plant No. 2. The contract came in effect on May 13 and ends on Dec. 1. A $639,000 contract awarded to Star Paving for FEMA flood damage repair projects near the Lisbon Channel. The contract came into effect on May 29 and ends on Oct. 15.
City tax revenue lags budget
Gross receipts taxes are down eight percent for the previous fiscal year, according to a briefing memorandum from City of Rio Rancho Finance director Dick Kristoff. For fiscal year 2008, which ended June 30, the city collected $28.1 million in taxes, but had budgeted for $30.5 million. In the final quarter, the city collected $7.7 million. Property tax revenue missed estimates by .6 percent. The city collected $8.9 million, but had budgeted for $9 million. Franchise fees also missed the budget. The city collected $2.7 million, but had counted on hauling in $2.9 million. Overall the city’s revenue for FY 2008 was 5.3 percent off budget. The city collected $50,868,962, but had budgeted for $53,736,769.
City accepts water
system grant
The Rio Rancho governing body accepted a $925,000 grant through the New Mexico legislature to help pay for the Rio Rancho North Central Water system. The city has been proactive in developing a north central economic development area, which includes the Santa Ana Star
Center, City Hall and will include Cleveland High School among other projects. This grant will assist the city in developing the necessary water system to support this area. The grant may be used in conjunction with other funding received by the state or other funding sources.
The New Mexico Environment Department Construction Programs Bureau has oversight of the grant.
Rio Rancho traffic stalls
From Aug. 25 to Aug. 29, striping crews will begin the process of eradicating existing striping on the stretch of Broadmoor Drive to accommodate new lane designations. Striping eradication and restriping of the roadway will take place between the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Temporary roadway markings and striping will be in place for daytime hours.
New lane designations will accommodate a northbound left-turn only lane to Chessman Drive and a southbound right-turn only lane onto Chessman Drive.
A new single through lane will be stripped from High Resort Boulevard to Loma Colorado Drive. The southbound approach to High Resort Boulevard will also be modified.
Road construction information is posted by the City of Rio Rancho Public Works Engineering Staff as it becomes available.
Motorists traveling within construction zones are urged to drive with caution, observe traffic control devices and have a safe trip. For information, visit www.rioroads.us
NMHU launches new Web site
New Mexico Highlands University has a new online look after launching its new Web site Aug. 13.
“In addition to its different look, our new site contains many features that will make it easier to find information quickly,” said Sean Weaver, director of Highlands University’s Office of University Relations. “It reflects how people use the Web today compared with several years ago.”
The new site, nmhu.edu, also contains information about Highlands’ new golf course, construction updates and information for parents, teachers and counselors.
“As the new site continues to grow, it will serve as an important outlet to a broad range of users,” said Richard Loffredo, assistant director of university relations. “And there are many built in features that will help ensure information is correct and up to date.”
Richardson pushes for health coverage
Gov. Bill Richardson said he will move ahead with a fiscally responsible CARE package of tax rebates for New Mexico families to reflect an updated revenue picture for the state. “The bottom line is the state still expects $225 million in extra money – money that should go back to New Mexico families who are struggling to make ends meet,” Richardson said. “I am confident we can put money in people’s pockets in a fiscally responsible way.” Richardson, working with legislative leaders, directed state economists representing the administration and the Legislature to prepare an updated consensus-revenue forecast this week to get a more accurate picture of the state’s economy. Richardson is revamping his CARE package to reflect the new revenue figures.
The revenue forecast also reduced the amount of new, on-going or recurring, money that will be available starting July 2010. Economists agreed that the Governor and the Legislature can count on $351 million being available starting next year to pay for priorities like health care reform. Economists will meet two more times before the start of the 2009 legislative session. Richardson has proposed carving out $58 million from that $351 million in new, recurring money to pay for his health coverage plan, which includes an aggressive effort to cover all children under the age of 19.
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