RESIDENTS OF RIO RANCHO SAY “YES” AT THE POLLS. THEY APPROVED 60-MILLION DOLLARS IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CITY’S SCHOOL DISTRICT IN TUESDAY’S ELECTION. BETH PENDERGRASS WITH THE DISTRICT TELLS US THE BULK OF THE MONEY WILL GO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SCHOOLS.
SHE SAYS 15-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS WILL GO TO A NEW SHINING STAR PRESCHOOL BUILDING. ANOTHER 24-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS WILL BE USED TO BUILD JOE HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THREE MILLION WILL GO TO DISTRICT REAL ESTATE. THERE WILL ALSO BE FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY UPGRADES.
