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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2016
Page
4
The Observer urges a safe 2016 17 return to Rio Rancho Public Schools with reminders for drivers and parents. Buses run 6 9 am with red lights stop arm in use and both directions must stop. Parents should drop five minutes early and children walk in groups and cross at corners.
Three cadets Christopher Baker Brooklyn Polisar and Bryan Carter joined 30 graduates at a July 28 ceremony in Albuquerque. All trained at APD Roger A Hoisington Jr Training Academy, with Baker and Polisar already connected to former chiefs. Also graduating was Rachel Nakamura daughter of Steve Nakamura and Rachel Matthew Homes president, joining APD as a second generation officer.
Betty J. Pritchard argues against BLM field sterilization of wild mares under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burro Act of 1971, warning it would doom the herds and burden taxpayers. She urges public voices to defend the horses and preserve Western heritage. Jacqueline Barragan praises Rio Rancho’s mayoral salary raise and thanks the city council for attracting qualified leaders and avoiding underpaid officeholders.
A reader argues the switch to a full time mayor occurred in 2012 without a corresponding salary update. The piece notes mayoral duties increased from 10–20 hours monthly to over 40 hours weekly, with current pay around 30000, and urges Mayor Hull to run again while praising council action to end political games.
A former Albuquerque High School teacher recalls Veronica a bored student who never improved and Nguyen, a Vietnam Boat Person who arrived with illiteracy and hardship but quickly advanced. He met Nguyen’s farmers parents who fled Vietnam, spoke little English, and valued education. The narrative highlights parental influence, resilience, and cultural transition shaping a student’s drive to excel.
In two years SEA has shown impact with 72 local members joining and major health care payroll effects. At a Hyatt Regency Tamaya fundraising event SEA President Jami Grindatto highlighted a strong return on investment. County and city funded SEA since 2014, spurring job creation and economic development efforts.
The Observer explains that guest columns and letters are published as submitted and reflect the author's beliefs. It notes there is no staff fact check or endorsement and invites submissions to foster rational, respectful community dialogue from diverse perspectives.
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