District 1 City Councilor Chuck Wilkins will host informational meetings pertaining to the city of Rio Rancho’s special election taking place on Aug. 20, 2013.

“At these meetings, election information, including detail about the city’s new voter photo identification requirement, will be provided and citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions,” said Councilor Wilkins.

The election also looks to answer the question: "Shall the City of Rio Rancho reduce the rate of Municipal Higher Education Facilities Gross Receipts Tax approved by voters back on March 4, 2008?”

Rio Rancho is asking its residents to weigh in. Currently the imposed rate of gross receipts tax is 1/4 of a percent and looks to possibly downsize to 1/8 of a percent. Voters will cast their ballots on Election Day, Aug.

Saturday, Nov. 3 will be the last day to vote early at the 17 My Vote Centers in Bernalillo County from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. The same voting centers will be used on Election Day. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7a.m. to 7p.m.

Popejoy presents, Capitol Steps – and just in time for Election Day. A group of former political staffers bring their brand of political satire to the stage two days before the 2012 Presidential Election. This group will be at Popejoy on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.

Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss and Jim Aidala, the co-founders, created song parodies and skits, which equally convey both sides of the political spectrum. Capitol Steps has been performing since former President Reagan’s election year, and the act is constantly updating their material. The acts recent updates include songs about presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama.

Tickets for Capitol Steps are on sale for $44, $34 and $20 at the University of New Mexico’s ticket office, selected Albertsons locations and on the Popejoy Presents website. Charging by phone is also available (877-664-8661 or 505-925-5858).