Solar Valley rises as Green2V to base in Rio Rancho
An observer notes Rio Rancho wins Green2V solar startup with a one million square foot campus between Cleveland High School and City Center. The project promises up to 1500 local jobs by 2014, aided by officials including Mayor Swisstack and City Manager Jimenez, amid Governor Richardson support. The piece extols Rio Rancho as a future hub for green energy and Solar Valley potential.
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George Harrison
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Green2v
City of Vision
Bill Sheppard
Sheppard
Tom Swisstack
James Jimenez
Noreen Scott
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation
Richardson
Cleveland High School
Paseo del Volcan
United States
Seattle
Bill Richardson
Harrison
City Hall
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful and Library Volunteers Honored
Thumbs up go to Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful for the mesa cleanup held yesterday and to city library volunteers recognized at a luncheon last Friday. The city praises community groups for their service and efforts during local events.
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Rio Rancho
Mesa
City Library
Education cuts spark debate across states and New Mexico
Education faces first-round budget cuts as states shift toward balancing deficits with possible layoffs and larger classes. New Mexico weighs senior-year funding cuts, district consolidations, and temp tax measures while Arizona pilots a diploma option and tax votes.
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Santa FE
New Mexico
Wall Street
Utah
Sandoval County Sheriff Office criticized over support for Harris family trip
A Sandoval County resident, wife of a retired Rio Rancho officer, objects to the sheriff's office funding for Sheriff Trujillo's trip to Washington D C for Sgt. Joseph Harris memorial events in May. She notes families of fallen officers are typically supported to attend the National Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony. She argues the Harris family deserves equal financial backing and questions the leadership's neutrality and fairness.
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Sandoval County
Rio Rancho
Harris
Washington, D.C
National Law Enforcement Memorial
Capitol
Barack Obama
United States
Sandoval
NAMI Walks fundraiser request for Westside Winners group
A speaker asks recipients to join or donate to NAMI Walks for the Mind of America in Albuquerque on May 1 at Albuquerque Academy. The message recounts PTSD loss, promotes education and advocacy, and directs readers to donate online to the Westside Winners team with earmarked funds for NAMI Westside. It outlines NAMI’s mission and reach.
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Nami
America
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Academy
Nami.org
Marilyn
Westside
Nami-Westside
Submissions Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor. Submissions must include author name city and phone for verification. Maximum 500 words for guest opinions and 300 words for letters. editor may copy edit for clarity AP style and space.
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Ajones
Sara Rd
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Andy Jones
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