Seats & Eats fundraiser supports Rio Rancho classrooms
An Observer editorial lauds the Rio Rancho Education Foundation event Seats & Eats at Sandia Resort and Casino. The fundraiser raised about $50,000 with live and silent auctions, art, jewelry, food and music, benefiting RRPS grants and teacher projects. Mayor Tom Swisstack and RR Education Foundation President Erik Briones led the event. Proceeds fund prize patrols and classroom grants to enhance education.
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Editor asks what basic economics reveals about oil and gas
The letter argues drilling alone won’t lower gas costs and notes refineries are aging. It criticizes the Keystone Pipeline for emissions and capacity, cites toxic tailings from oil sands, warns of spills, and blames lack of regulations and tax breaks for the rich for price rises. Author: Michael Shannon, Rio Rancho.
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Romney urged as VP pick adds punch to ticket
Mitt Romney favored to secure the nomination with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as a possible running mate. Christie’s iconoclasm could energize the ticket, though some fear letdown from a blunt campaign style. The piece notes the growing influence of super PACs and factional pressure within the GOP, while cautioning that Romney remains the establishment choice.
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Bold young men syndrome linked to Trayvon Martin shooting
The author argues bold young men syndrome explains the Florida killing of Trayvon Martin, asserting the act stemmed from reckless youth rather than race or policy. It warns that future generations will similarly act on honor and bravado, while noting personal reflections on youthful confrontations and the cost of emotion.
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