View on first day back as orange barrels slow Rio Rancho traffic
The editorial notes Rio Rancho High School opening amid heavy road work on Broadmoor Drive and Loma Colorado Drive. Construction begun June 21 on the Loma Colorado roundabout, with August 6 target, now overdue. Narrowed Broadmoor lanes heighten morning congestion as students return. Patience urged for drivers and parents guiding new teen drivers.
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Rio Rancho
City of Vision
Rio
Rio Rancho High
Broadmoor Drive
Loma Colorado Drive
Pulte Homes
City of
Broadmoor
RRHS
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Rio Rancho Observer
Ajones
Sara
Suite D
Rio Rancho NM
Andy Jones
Viewpoints on pardons and stings spark debate in state columns
A reader questions the governor's focus on Billy the Kid pardons and a sting operation in Albuquerque that would plant a beer filled backpack with a laptop to trap thieves. The letter applauds Rio Rancho Public Schools for hosting Children’s Grief Center programs and invites volunteers to join bereavement groups guided by CGC.
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Billy the Kid
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Rio Rancho
Sue Cleveland
Maggie Cordova
Cathy Gaarden
Children’s Grief Center of
West Side
MCES
Lillian
Children’s Grief Center
Earth Healing Day Invites Global Farm Community
A family farm joins Earth Healing Day as a partner event on Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. Local organizers expect hundreds of thousands or millions worldwide to direct prayers and healing thoughts to Earth creating a 24 hour wave of restoration. The invitation is non denominational and non political and directs readers to earthhealingday.com for details.
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Planet Earth
Earth
Earthhealingday.com
Back-to-school tax holiday under review by New Mexico lawmakers
The sales tax holiday boosted shopper buying and pleased merchants, but state lawmakers face January scrutiny of all tax breaks to balance the budget. Think tanks debate efficacy. critics call it expensive and gimmicky while supporters emphasize real help for workers and families.
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Gov. Richardson
Georgia
NewMexicoIndependent.com
Albuquerque
Liberal
Citizens For Tax Justice
Pew Charitable Trusts
New Mexico
Richardson
Texas
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