GUARDS AT THE SANDOVAL COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WANT A RAISE. THE RIO RANCHO OBSERVER REPORTS THE GUARDS MADE AN APPEAL TO THE COUNTY COMMISSION LAST WEEK, ASKING FOR A RAISE. IT’S THE SECOND TIME THEY’VE ASKED FOR AN INCREASE IN THEIR PAY.
NINE GUARDS MADE A SIMILAR APPEAL LAST MONTH. ANY PAY INCREASE MUST BE WORKED-OUT BETWEEN THE DETENTION OFFICER’S UNION AND THE COUNTY. THE OBSERVER REPORTS THE TWO ARE AT AN IMPASSE.