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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1999
Page
2
A Boston 12 year old writes a wartime style poem lamenting restrictions on school prayer. She fears federal action over Bible use and prays for protection in school. The piece ends with Cindy Smith urging a reevaluation of U S laws regarding prayer.
Mike Shea of the New Mexico Federation of Labor argues that using industrial revenue bonds to lure new industry with weak pay harms workers. He cites past failed wage bills, vetoes, and suggests a living wage, health benefits, and coverage for subcontractors, ahead of a City Council vote.
The Observer outlines letter requirements including length limits no longer than 350 words and preference for typewritten submissions. It asks authors to include name address and telephone number for verification, notes unsigned letters will not be printed, and states letters from the same author may not run in consecutive issues. The paper reserves rights to edit letters and cautions that printed letters do not reflect the newspaper's opinions.
The Albuquerque TVI announces free fall 1999 adult education classes at West Side campuses in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. Programs include GED preparation, ESL, computer literacy, and an alternative high school option. Classes run Sept 7 to Dec 10 with registration at the first session. contact Sue Fox at 224 4292.
The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women invites nominations for the 1999 Visions Award recognizing employers who blend family and work with innovative practices. Call 841-8920 or 1-800-432-9168 for forms. Submissions are due August 15 with ceremonies September 25 in Albuquerque.
A new poll shows 77 percent oppose letting the Postal Service raise first class rates without approval from an independent rate commission. The Consumer Federation of America released findings via the Washington Post detailing public demands for stronger oversight over USPS pricing and critiques of HR22, the Postal Modernization Act of 1999, which would automate annual rate increases and direct profits to executive bonuses.
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