Rio Rancho Mayor: Hold Off

ABQjournal West_News: Mayor: Hold Off: "A massive outpouring of public discontent has provoked a reaction from City Hall.
Rio Rancho Mayor Michael Williams held a news conference Wednesday to say he wants the City Council to hold off on a crucial decision on a controversial proposal to build flood control projects at property owners' expense."

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Rio Rancho Mayor: Hold Off

ABQjournal West_News: Mayor: Hold Off: "A massive outpouring of public discontent has provoked a reaction from City Hall.
Rio Rancho Mayor Michael Williams held a news conference Wednesday to say he wants the City Council to hold off on a crucial decision on a controversial proposal to build flood control projects at property owners' expense."

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Rio Rancho delays SAD vote

KRQE - Albuquerque, New Mexico - News, Video, Weather Forecast, Sports, Community, Health, Homes KBIM - KREZ Rio Rancho council delays tax-district vote: "RIO RANCHO, N. M. - Rio Rancho residents may get a brief reprieve from a proposed special-assessment tax district that has touched off angry meetings in the city."




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UNM and CNM: Tax Will See Excellent Return

The Observer Online: "Rio Rancho residents are being told about a unique partnership between CNM, UNM and area residents that will provide start-to-finish education right here (without the commute) and lead to thousands of new jobs."

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CNM's Rio Rancho Campus Expected in Two Years

ABQjournal Business: CNM's Rio Rancho Campus Expected in Two Years: "RIO RANCHO— Central New Mexico Community College officials are moving ahead with plans to build a Rio Rancho campus, and they're still hoping to be open for business there in about two years."


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Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Minutes - 1/8/2008

Planning & Zoning Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Hearings of the City of Rio Rancho MINUTES.
January 8, 2008

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The 2008 Schedule For The New Mexico Wildcats Now Online.

The New Mexico Wildcats - Home
THE 2008 SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW MEXICO WILDCATS PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB HAS BEEN RELEASED.

March 30 @ Arizona
April 5 @Utah
April 12 @Arizona *National TV
April 20 @ Wyoming
April 25 Arizona
May 1 @ Wyoming
May 10 Utah
May 17 Arizona
May 24 Wyoming *National TV
May 31 @Utah
June 7 Arizona
June 16 @ Arizona
June 21 Wyoming
June 28 Utah

Home game in bold


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Intel Rio Rancho Unveils Blazing-Fast Supercomputer

KRQE - Albuquerque, New Mexico - News, Video, Weather Forecast, Sports, Community, Health, Homes KBIM - KREZ State unveils blazing-fast supercomputer: "RIO RANCHO, N. M. - It will be the third fastest computer in the world, and Gov. Bill Richardson hopes it will be the catalyst for new Mexico's high-tech economy."


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Twin Warriors Golf Club

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM - My New Mexico Golf - Golf Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Golf Clubs: "Ranked the 49th Best Public Golf Course in America by Golf Digest Ranked the 3rd Best Golf Course in New Mexico by Golf Digest Top 75 Golf Resort In America by Golf Magazine"

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Alegria Active Adult Community In Rio Rancho Is One Of A Kind

ABQjournal West_News: Centex Alegria Offers "A Community and a Family": "The Centex Homes Alegria Active Adult Community is one of a kind. It is the only active adult community in New Mexico, specifically for people 55 and older and it's located near Santiago Way and N.M. 528 in Bernalillo."


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Rio Rancho Gets More Time

ABQjournal West_News: RR Gets More Time: "The state Environment Department has granted the city of Rio Rancho more time to submit a plan showing how the city will correct water-related problems previously linked with waterfowl deaths at ponds on the Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club."

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Guest column by Mayor Michael J. Williams

Rio Rancho Mayor Michael J. Williams recent column in the Rio Rancho Observer.



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Former Rio Rancho City Manager Files Lawsuit

ABQjournal West_News: Former City Manager Files Lawsuit: "Former City Manager Files Lawsuit

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer
Former Rio Rancho City Manager Jim Palenick's has made good on his threat to sue the city of Rio Rancho.
Palenick's lawsuit claims he was fired illegally, which means he is still city manager and that the city, therefore, owes him more than $120,000 in back pay."

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Rio Rancho Zoning Change Approved

ABQjournal West_News: Zoning Change Approved: "Thursday, January 24, 2008

Zoning Change Approved

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer
A handful of vocal Rio Rancho residents are steaming over a City Council decision to change Rio Rancho's zoning ordinance.
The change, which received initial council approval Wednesday, would drop the requirement for developers to submit a site plan when asking for a zoning change from residential to special use.
The amended ordinance still would require developers to submit a site plan for City Council approval before any development could take place, the but the change would allow them to provide the site plan after the zone change is approved."

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The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting

The Observer Online: "The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and dinner is Friday at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort and Spa. The dinner buffet opens at 6 p.m. and the program starts at 7:15 p.m. The cost is $95 a person. Call the Chamber at 892-1533 to RSVP. For more information, visit rioranchoregionalchamber.org/annualdinner.htm"

Rio Rancho Rodeo Hopes to Rope Fans In

ABQjournal West_News: Rio Rancho Rodeo Hopes to Rope Fans In: "Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Rio Rancho Rodeo Hopes to Rope Fans In

By Amanda Stevens
Journal Staff Writer
Not much can compete with the excitement of a wild bucking bronc and the deafening cheers of the crowd at a rough and rowdy rodeo.
'This rodeo, I can say without hesitation, will be the best entertainment value rodeo that anyone in the Albuquerque area has ever seen,' said Dustin Murray, event coordinator.
Beginning Thursday, Rio Rancho will see its first ProRodeo at the Santa Ana Star Center."

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Santa Ana Star Center Wins Honor

ABQjournal Business: Star Center wins honor: "Monday, January 21, 2008

Star Center wins honor

By Amanda Stevens
Journal Staff Writer
RIO RANCHO— The Santa Ana Star Center is the recipient of the 2007 'Best Steel Project Over $5 million' award from Southwest Contractor Magazine.
'The city of Rio Rancho's Santa Ana Star Center is the state's premier multipurpose events facility,' Mayor Michael Williams said in a news release. 'The building and those who worked on it are very deserving of this recognition.'"

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The New Mexico Wildcats - Former UNM fullback is first ‘Cat

The New Mexico Wildcats - Former UNM fullback is first ‘Cat: "The New Mexico Wildcats have a venue and a head coach — and now they’ve even got their first player.
Head coach Floyd Johnson announced Wednesday that the Wildcats, who’ll play the 2008 season at Santa Ana Star Center as the 16th member of the American Indoor Football Association, have signed former University of New Mexico fullback Landrick Brody."

Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Agenda - 1/22/2008

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UNM Campus Facing Voters; if Approved, a Quarter-Cent Tax Would Go to Bringing UNM to Rio Rancho

ABQjournal West_News: Campus Facing Voters; if Approved, a Quarter-Cent Tax Would Go to Bringing UNM to Rio Rancho: "Sunday, January 20, 2008

Campus Facing Voters; if Approved, a Quarter-Cent Tax Would Go to Bringing UNM to Rio Rancho

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer

"Last fall, voters in northern Rio Rancho resoundingly backed plans to bring higher education opportunities to the city, even though it meant steeper property taxes.
That financial backing will help Central New Mexico Community College break ground on a campus in Rio Rancho's new downtown area.
That's only half of the higher education equation."

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ABQjournal West_News: CNM Aims To Open In Two Years

ABQjournal West_News: CNM Aims To Open In Two Years: "Sunday, January 20, 2008

CNM Aims To Open In Two Years

By Martin Salazar
Journal Staff Writer
"Central New Mexico Community College officials are moving full-speed ahead with their plans to build a Rio Rancho campus, and they're still hoping to be open for business there in about two years."

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ABQjournal West_News: Rio Rancho May See First Five-Story Building

ABQjournal West_News: Rio Rancho May See First Five-Story Building:
Sunday, January 20, 2008

Rio Rancho May See First Five-Story Building

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"Rio Rancho is on deck to see what could be described as the area's first mid-rise building.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services has preliminary plans for a five-story 'tower' for inpatient care at its proposed Rio Rancho hospital.
There are at least a couple four-story buildings on the west side of the Rio Grande, such as the AMREP Southwest building in Rio Rancho's"

Chamisa Ponds Cleanup Debated

ABQjournal West_News: Chamisa Ponds Cleanup Debated: "Chamisa Ponds Cleanup Debated

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer
A meeting today to discuss solutions for problem-plagued ponds at Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club looks set to be a standoff between the state Environment Department and top city staffers.
A recent exchange of letters between the two sides reveals sharp differences over who should take responsibility for removing suspect sludge from ponds where waterfowl have died in droves."

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Rio Rancho News: Meeting On Ponds Open to Public

ABQjournal West_News: Meeting On Ponds Open to Public: "Meeting On Ponds Open to Public

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer
The state Environment Department says members of the public can attend its planned meeting with Rio Rancho city officials to discuss water problems at Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club.
Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry and Deputy Secretary Jon Goldstein are scheduled to meet several top city staffers at 10 a.m Thursday at the department's Albuquerque office.
The meeting is yet another attempt to find a solution to a waterfowl mortality problem that has plagued the Rio Rancho golf course for years.
Department officials have said the city should find a solution because it holds the water permit under which Chamisa Hills operates. City officials have countered saying the city can't help a private company."


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Timetable of SAD 7 Processes (Past and Future)

Timetable of SAD 7 Processes (Past and Future)

View the complete schedule for the Special Assessment District 7.


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City of Rio Rancho, NM - SAD 7 Update

The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM - SAD 7: "SAD 7 – Recap and Update as of January 14, 2008

Reason for the Special Assessment District (SAD)

In October 2006, the Rio Rancho Governing Body passed Resolution 85 (R85) identifying the need for the creation of a SAD (SAD 7) in the section of Rio Rancho known as Unit 17. This resolution directed city staff to begin the process of developing information.

There are two methods to begin the process of a SAD. The city may initiate a district if the owners of two-thirds of the benefiting properties petition the city requesting a district to construct improvements and assess the costs of improvements (the Petition Method). The city may also initiate a district - which it did with the passage of R85 - when it determines that creation of a district is necessary for the safety, health, and welfare of the community (the Provisional Order Method). SAD’s 1-6 although originally petitioned, were completed through the Provisional Order Method because the two-thirds percentage was not accomplished.

Much of the area described as Unit 17 and those areas included in SAD 7 are AMREP antiquated platted areas from the 1960’s and 1970’s - prior to the city's incorporation - where single-lot residential construction has taken place. Current subdivision ordinances do not apply to antiquated platting. In the summer of 2006 areas included in SAD 7 experienced severe rainstorms causing substantial erosion, flooding, and both public and private property damage in the millions of dollars. This hindered residential access, emergency response, and caused large expenditures of city resources to provide repair and cleanup."

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City of Rio Rancho, NM - New Online Forms Available

The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM: "The City of Rio Rancho has added new online Citizen Question Forms to its Web site. The forms allow the public to submit questions to the city and monitor the status of their inquiries.
By clicking on the Citizen Question Forms link found on the left corner of the main homepage, citizens will find 25 forms for their use. Each form has a staff member assigned to provide responses in a timely manner.
“I encourage those who have questions regarding the operations of the City of Rio Rancho to review and use the forms that are available. This new communication resource will enhance the way the public can contact the city and receive responses to their inquiries,” said City Manager Jim Payne."

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Rio Rancho Land Owners Need a Fair Tax Policy

Rio Rancho Observer Online: "Let’s have a fair tax policy
Editor:
How can my property tax go up 10-fold in one year in Rio Rancho? Many have wondered that after receiving their 2007 property tax bills. The N.M. state statutes limit the annual tax increases on residential property to 3 percent per year. Residential property, as defined in the statutes is considered land with a residence on it. There is no cap in effect for vacant residential land. There should be.
In the past, property taxes on a few acres of vacant land in Rio Rancho were less than $50 per year due to out of date appraisals, so not many people were burdened by the tax. But Rio Rancho has boomed in recent years and there are vacant lots that are worth more than $100,000, as appraised. The State of New Mexico decided to correct the out of date appraisals all at once. They used valuations culled from the peak of the recent real estate boom. With no cap on yearly increases, the vacant landowner got a huge shock when the 2007 tax bills arrived."

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Sad 7 News: Let's Rethink How to Cover Flood Control

ABQjournal Westoped: Let's Rethink How to Cover Flood Control: "Sunday, January 13, 2008

Let's Rethink How to Cover Flood Control

By Marilyn Salzman
Rio Rancho City Councilor

Like me, many were shocked by the devastation suffered by the Rio Rancho community during the monsoons of 2006. The destructive impact of that unexpected flooding was a clear warning that Rio Rancho needed to take action quickly to mitigate the possibility of another destructive season. In an effort to meet the problems presented, our city engineers thought a SAD seemed a reasonable fix to the problem, and early on, I recommended action that would protect the homes affected. The result was SAD-7, a response to the need for curb, gutter, paving and drainage on streets that had been damaged by the flooding. To me and others, time was of the essence. Unfortunately, in hindsight, all options, particularly financial options, were not thoroughly explored."

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More New Mexico Wildcats News

ABQjournal West_News: Presenting the Wildcats: "Saturday, January 12, 2008

Presenting the Wildcats

By James Yodice
Journal Staff Writer
Attention, daydreamers: maybe that hope of fame and fortune as a professional football player isn't as farfetched as you once thought.
That was one of the messages Friday as management of the New Mexico Wildcats, along with the owners of the Baltimore-based American Indoor Football Association, presented themselves to the city of Rio Rancho.
'The kind of players we're looking for are guys who are dedicated, who can stay out of trouble, that are disciplined, that have a good work ethic— that are trying to get to the next level,' said 36-year-old Floyd Johnson, introduced as the Wildcats' head coach.
According to AIFA chief operating officer Michael Mink, the league— which begins play at the Santa Ana Star Center in April— sent 56 players from its inaugural 2007 season to the NFL, Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League. That number could not immediately be verified.
'We're like the city of Rio Rancho,' Mink said. 'We're young, we're fast-paced, we're energetic.'
The Wildcats debut March 29, but don't appear at the Star Center until April 26 against the Arizona Adrenaline, one of three Western Division rivals. Other teams in the division are the Utah Saints, based in Kearns, and the Wyoming Calvary, based in Casper."

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Rio Rancho Real Estate News: Rio Rancho Changes Suit Status

ABQjournal West_News: Rio Rancho Changes Suit Status: "Saturday, January 12, 2008

Rio Rancho Changes Suit Status

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A vote by Rio Rancho city councilors this week changed the city's status in a lawsuit between the public water utility that serves most of the metro area and a private company that supplies water to part of the West Side.
Councilors voted unanimously to remove Rio Rancho as a petitioner in a condemnation lawsuit between the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority and the private New Mexico Utilities Inc., which is based in Paradise Hills.
Based on that vote, the city will not have a legal obligation to provide water to Quail Ranch, Rio Rancho city attorney Jim Babin told the Journal in a telephone interview Thursday.
Rio Rancho annexed the 6,500-acre undeveloped Quail Ranch area city in 2003. It lies south of the Bernalillo County line and west of Ventana Ranch."

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The American Indoor Football Association Introduce The New Mexico Wildcats

January 11, 2008

Rio Rancho is about to have another Pro sports team at the Santa Ana Star Center. Today was the office announcement of the New Mexico Wildcats professional football team. The Wildcats will play their home games at the Star Center, with the first home game being on April 26.

I went to the Press Conference today and the excitement level was high as Rio Rancho Mayor welcomed the team and the league to New Mexico. The Team owners and League owners had great things to say about the community and felt that this was an important market for them to be in.

The game play sound like it is fast paced. The AIFA owners stressed that they want to keep the game exciting and family friendly. You can see more about the game rules HERE. Here is the quote from the AIFA website… “The League will provide a dynamic style of play so unique and exciting that fans and communities not only enjoy, but desire the sport in any and all geographic area of the United States”.

Sounds fun, I can hardly wait!

Tego


Here are some Photos…


















Rio Rancho Mayor Mike Williams Welcomes the Wildcats and AIFA to New Mexico. Seated, from left to right... Steve Mascarenas - Wildcats GM and Co-Owner, Cathy Oliver-Mascarenas - Wildcats Co-Owner, Michael Mink - AIFA Co-Founder, John Morris - AIFA Co-Founder.

Steve Mascarenas shows off the new logo.

Miss New Mexico was on hand to welcome the Wildcats.

Miss New Mexico with the Wildcats Coatch, Floyd Johnson.

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Rio Rancho SAD 7 News And Information Roundup

City of Rio Rancho's information website. Including a FAQ sheet, Maps and a summary of the Rio Rancho Unit 17/ SAD 7 process - The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM - Special Assessment Districts

News stories reguarding SAD 7...
ABQjournal West_News: Public Can Comment on Assessments
Rio Rancho Observer Online - City council to discuss SAD 7
Rio Rancho Observer Online - Sparks fly at SAD meeting
KOB.com - Homeowners object to ‘assessment’ fees
ABQjournal West News: City Council's Answers About Unit 17 Are Full of Holes
ABQjournal West_News: After Public Outcry, Proposed SAD Plan to Be Reviewed
The SCORE - Komadina questions SAD process


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Rio Rancho Journal News: It's All About Promoting Rio Rancho's Good Side

ABQjournal West_News: It's All About Promoting Rio Rancho's Good Side: "It's All About Promoting Rio Rancho's Good Side

By Frances Fanning
Of the Journal
Rio Rancho resident Judi Snow has been promoting the City of Vision with enthusiasm and creativity as a great destination for business groups and visitors from around the country for the past 12 years.
As executive director of the Rio Rancho Convention and Visitors Bureau, Snow has been touting the attributes of Rio Rancho, one of the newest and fastest-growing cities in New Mexico."

Rio Rancho Real Estate News: Public Can Comment on Assessments

ABQjournal West_News: Public Can Comment on Assessments: Wednesday, January 9, 2008 "City councilors are scheduled to listen to comments from residents on the proposed Special Assessment District 7 during their regular meeting in City Council chambers tonight.
A special assessment district allows the city to recoup the cost of infrastructure improvements such as road paving, sewers and drainage ponds, from property owners in the areas that benefit."

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Business Facilities - Metro Spotlight – Albuquerque / Rio Rancho, NM

An excellent article on the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area is posted on the Business Facilities website. The Albuquerque area is a great place for Business! Just ask Intel, Eclipse Aviation, etc... I feel Albuquerque is going to really take off in the next ten years. I think Albuquerque is what the Phoenix area was like 30 years ago.

Business Facilities - Metro Spotlight – Albuquerque, NM: "Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Rio Rancho has grown rapidly since its incorporation in 1981, and is now home to more than 60,000 residents. Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico with a population of over 500,000, has a central downtown area, a historical district, an international airport, and the vast majority of the industrial, commercial, and residential development in the MSA."


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Property insurance rates should drop in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho Observer Online: "The City of Rio Rancho’s Fire and Rescue Department has announced that the city’s Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating will be lowered from Class 4 to Class 3 beginning in the spring of 2008.
This change indicates that the city is improving its capability to respond to fires. This lower rating also means that Rio Rancho commercial and residential property insurance premiums will be eligible for lower rates."

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Arena Football in New Mexico and Rio Rancho! Welcome "New Mexico Wildcats"

AIFA Adds New Mexico in the West - Announces New Arena Deal - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News: "Rio Rancho, New Mexico (January 4, 2008) - The American Indoor Football Association solidified its Western Division for 2008 late Friday by awarding an expansion franchise to New Mexico.
The team will be known as the New Mexico Wildcats and will play its home games at the new Santa Ana Star Center in suburban Rio Rancho."

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Rio Rancho Planning & Zoning Agenda - 1/8/2008

View Here... Planning & Zoning: "Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2008 AGENDA Council Chambers 3200 Civic Center Circle 6:00"

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Rio Rancho Land Sales Statistics December 2007

Here are the Rio Rancho Land sales statistics as for December 2007.

• Number of Lots on the Market at month end: 2796
• Number of New Listing for the month: 378
• Number of Expired Listings for the month: 203
• Number of lots that went Pending for the month: 32
• Number of sales that Closed for the month: 30
• Number of Price Reductions: 153
• Number of Price Increases: 18

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Rio Rancho: New Owner Rio Rancho Inn Starts $400,000 Renovation

ABQjournal West_News: New Owner Starts $400,000 Renovation of Rio Rancho Inn: "A piece of Rio Rancho history is getting a makeover, courtesy of a West Coast hotel owner.
WR Management of Bellevue, Wash., bought the former Best Western Rio Rancho Inn and Conference Center in early October and embarked on a $400,000 renovation job that will give the landmark property a new lobby, stylish bar and room upgrades."

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SAD 7, Unit 17 News: Drainage Plans Divisive

ABQjournal West_News: Drainage Plans Divisive: "Residents of an affluent section of northern Rio Rancho who support a controversial city plan to raise money for drainage projects say it's money well spent.
Wilson Engineering, the company the city hired to design the projects, has estimated the cost to individual property owners in the district would be nearly $14,000.
Some property owners have said they don't want the drainage improvements and resent being forced to pay for them."

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Housing market looks to 3Q for turnaround - New Mexico Business Weekly:

Housing market looks to 3Q for turnaround - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "The light at the end of the downturn is in sight for Albuquerque, and it should start to burn in the third quarter of 2008.
Jim Folkman, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico, jokes that the national press missed the dot-com bust of the late 1990s, and doesn't want to miss the real estate bust.The light at the end of the downturn is in sight for Albuquerque, and it should start to burn in the third quarter of 2008.
Jim Folkman, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico, jokes that the national press missed the dot-com bust of the late 1990s, and doesn't want to miss the real estate bust."

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Rio Rancho Governing Body Regular Meeting Agenda - Jan 9, 2008

Governing Body Regular Meeting: "Governing Body of the City of Rio Rancho AGENDA"
January 9, 2008 6:00 Council Chambers, City Hall

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Rio Rancho News: Ribbon-Cutting Today to Celebrate Skate Park That Kids Have Been Happily Using for a Month

ABQjournal West_News: Ribbon-Cutting Today to Celebrate Skate Park That Kids Have Been Happily Using for a Month: "Skateboarders who ride the ramps at Star Heights Recreation Center have a smoother ride thanks to a $143,000 renovation job that replaced the skate park's fractured asphalt surface with concrete.
A grant from Sandoval County enabled the recreation center to rip up the aging asphalt, lay down the concrete surface and erect a new perimeter fence."

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Comments Regarding SAD 7... Rio Rancho, NM

The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM: "Recently, property owners included as part of the city’s Special Assessment District (SAD) 7 received notices regarding improvements to be made as part of this proposed District.
Property owners were provided information on how they could express comments regarding the construction of the improvements, the estimated maximum benefit of the improvements, and the estimated assessment of the improvements."

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