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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1999
Page
4
The Westside YMCA lists three fall sports activities for area youths as part of its Get Active program. Details appear in Sports Shorts and Bernalillo High School’s fall schedule on Page B-2.
Ben Sanchez, 96, will be honored as Bowler of the Year by the Albuquerque Men’s and Women’s Bowling Association from Fun Lanes Center. Selected by Fun Lanes staff, he bowls two days a week, drives to the lanes, and once hit a career high 136. He began bowling at 78 after his wife died and now plays in Rio Rancho Swingers.
Rio Rancho High School cross country looks to rise with about 20 girls in the program led by Danyel Longmire and Rachel Woodrum. Coach Larry Chavez targets a top five finish at state with new talent Sandra Maxwell and Jamie Stephens, plus returning runners. Boys expect numbers to grow as Moriarty and Jemez host a three mile tune-up August 27 before season opener September 4.
Raffle prizes for the annual Rio Rancho Mayor's Charity Ball on September 11 include a golfing weekend for four at Santa Ana with two rooms for one night each at La Hacienda Grande and dinner for four at Pasta Cafe. Additional prizes cover spa, home improvement, fitness, floral, hotel stays, a balloon ride, shopping packages, artwork, and restaurant certificates. Tickets are 1 for 5, 6 for 25, or 13 for 50. contact local chamber and organizers for tickets.
In the second annual RE MAX World Long Drive Championship qualifying at Rio Rancho Country Club, Open winner Tom Maddox of Albuquerque hit 370 yards and senior champion Kelly MacDougal reached 368 yards. The top finishers advance to Mesquite, Nevada, for a world championship with a $75,000 prize. Local organizer Jerry Jorgensen described it as a shoot-out as competitors unleashed massive drives from the east course. Rio Rancho participants included Vince Falcone, Phil Gonzales, Wiley Gladson, club pro Tommy Colvert, and Jorgensen.
In conjunction with the 42nd annual New Mexico Municipal League Conference Albuquerque will host a golf tournament a three mile fun run and a two mile fitness walk. Registration deadline is Aug 17. Golf at Arroyo del Oso Municipal Golf Course on Aug 31 limited to 120 first come first served with preference to conference attendees. Fun run and walk on Sept 2 starting at Kit Carson Park Tingley Beach. Information line provided.
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