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Mayoral candidates state their cases: Swisstack continues to build partnerships
In 2008, a familiar face returned to take the helm of Rio Rancho. Now that familiar face, Tom Swisstack, is seeking to stay in place.
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Mayoral candidates state their cases: Owen would seek city ethics reform
Former Rio Rancho mayor Jim Owen (2002-06) hopes to take the reins of the city once again, feeling that the work he started in his first term has gone unfinished by the two mayors who have served since he lost to Kevin Jackson four years ago.
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City, unions headed to arbitration
After months and months of discussions, the city and the unions representing firefighters and police are headed to arbitration over raises promised but not delivered.
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Census group urges everyone to be counted
The fact that Rio Rancho is the fastest-growing city in the state may only surprise a few, but by how much is the city growing?
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Increasing rent a fact of life at retirement center
Tom Brokaw once called them “the greatest generation.”
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IHS students head to Duke City to show off videos
Don’t bother looking around the Independence High School campus on Thursday or Friday for students Tim Inniss, Wade Badoni or Mary Peifer.
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Group suggests banning dog and cat sales in city
The reign of cat and dog sales in the City of Vision may soon be over if a task force gets its way.
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Rio Rancho High to get new cameras
Administrators will soon have more and better eyes looking over the campus at Rio Rancho High School.
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Colleagues recall former state representative
Intelligent, funny and a big heart.
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Local bank taken over by fed, sold to Texas company
Business went on as usual last week at Charter Bank. There was no “For Sale” sign or banner promoting a change in ownership.
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Agency proceeding with Sugar Dam project after sale of bonds
The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority is moving forward with the Sugar Dam project after the agency sold $6.8 million in bonds on Jan. 20.
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Kyrgyztanian jewelers visit Rio Rancho store
Andy Jones
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