Sheriff's office upgrades body cameras amid accountability push
The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office plans its third set of body cameras in five years, totaling 54 units. Undersheriff Karl Wiese says cameras help evaluate performance, provide feedback, and protect deputies and the public amid national scrutiny of use of force. The new devices will be tougher, adjustable, and offer six to eight hours of battery life.
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Stay vigilant and lock car doors in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Police warn residents about rising auto break-ins on the west side and urge locking vehicles and not leaving valuables inside. Be watchful for suspicious activity and call non emergency dispatch at 891-7226 if anything seems off to help keep neighborhoods safer.
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Submission Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Letters and Opinions
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines policy for guest opinions and letters to the editor. Submissions must include author name city and contact phone for verification, with limits of 500 words for guest opinions and 300 words for letters. Anonymous submissions are not considered and each writer may submit once per month.
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Buy Rio Rancho program praised by letter writers
A reader urges support for the Buy Rio Rancho initiative, arguing it helps local businesses and attracts new stores like Chick-fil-A and Taco Cabana. The letter emphasizes a city-wide partnership among small businesses, the chamber of commerce, and officials to make Rio Rancho more business friendly and encourage outsiders to invest.
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Rio Rancho council bickering over aging water pipes
A Rio Rancho reader condemns the city council for acrimony and finger-pointing as aging water mains crack across districts. The writer cites broken pipes, failed promises, and self-serving behavior, urging effective representation and communication.
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No Bomb Is Ever a Good Bomb in Atomic City Reflections
Kathleene Parker recalls Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project era, detailing encounters with key figures, secret areas, and the Trinity test memory. She weighs moral questions, arguing that no bomb can be deemed good and noting the many alternative options considered before Nagasaki.
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NMSU Round-Up Ends Weekly Editions After 1908 Roots
A veteran critic recalls New Mexico State University’s Round-Up halting weekly issues and becoming a monthly, lamenting lost student journalism vitality. He recounts personal ties to NMSU media, the 1969 homecoming visit with Justin Weddell, and concerns that digital skimming erodes deadlines and learning opportunities.
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