topic: By Rosalie Rayburn

Thursday, August 28, 2008 Paseo del Volcan on Agenda By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer        The future of a controversial arterial route from the city center to U.S. 550 will be the topic of a public discussion tonight.     Staffers from city, state and federal departments will be available ...
full story 08/27/08

Thursday, August 28, 2008 School Water Contract Awarded By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer        Rio Rancho's new high school will have a source of water on opening day next year.     City councilors on Wednesday unanimously awarded a $2.15 million contract with AUI of Albuquerque to build a ...
full story 08/27/08

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Developer Gambling on Expansion By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer       A Rio Rancho developer plans to transform a stretch of virgin mesa west of the city limits into a commercial and residential center to meet the swift-growing city's needs.        The 550-acre ...
full story 08/26/08

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Permit Restriction Stalls Broadband Project By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer           "Soon" is a relative term when it comes to Sandoval County's on-again, off-again broadband project.         The discovery of a permit restriction that prohibits installing electronic ...
full story 08/25/08

Sunday, August 24, 2008 Councilor Puts Golf on Hold By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer       Politics is a new game for Rio Rancho District 6 Councilor Kathy Colley, but the high-energy competitor aims to bring the same drive to her civic responsibilities as she brings to her golf tournaments ...
full story 08/23/08

Saturday, August 23, 2008 Star Center Shakes Up Its Lineup of Attractions By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer        Rio Rancho's arena is shifting focus again.     Santa Ana Star Center's new sales director wants to ditch the arena's image as a faltering concert venue. The recipe for change that ...
full story 08/23/08

Saturday, August 23, 2008 Star Center Shakes Up Attractions By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer       Rio Rancho's arena is shifting focus again.        Santa Ana Star Center's new sales director wants to ditch the arena's image as a faltering concert venue. The recipe for change that ...
full story 08/23/08

Friday, August 22, 2008 Attorney Severs Ties With Jackson By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer       For now, former Rio Rancho Mayor Kevin Jackson will have to defend himself against the nonprofit suing him for allegedly misspending federal grant money.        In a brief hearing Thursday, state ...
full story 08/22/08

Friday, August 22, 2008 Ex-Mayor Being Sued by Nonprofit By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer       For now, former Rio Rancho Mayor Kevin Jackson will have to defend himself against the nonprofit suing him for allegedly misspending federal grant money.        In a brief hearing Thursday, state ...
full story 08/22/08

Friday, August 22, 2008 Authority Seeks Increase in Tax By Rosalie Rayburn Journal Staff Writer        A question on the November general election ballot will ask voters in Algodones, Placitas and the town of Bernalillo if they support a property tax increase to fund flood control projects in their ...
full story 08/22/08