Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Whoa! I bet we are in the running as the most expensive town per capita in the state to live in. Granted, we are getting some much needed improvements, although I’m not in favor of property owners footing the bill every time. With these new special assessments, there are going to be people that will have to sell because they can’t pay both the property taxes and special assessments. If they actually make improvements in relation to your property it would be welcome, but if you live on gravel, your property will be devalued due to the high ass...
I’m wondering if New Rockford property owners know what they are signing up for by not making their voices heard regarding the street improvement project currently being reviewed by the City of New Rockford. You are looking at close to $9,000,000.00 in special assessments for Plan A, and that’s before they tack on the interest and any cost overruns. I’m showing you this figure in zeros so maybe you can better grasp the cost. This money will be paid by you, the property owners, at 4% interest over 15 years. (Hmm, 4% is a pretty good return on yo...
