View urges precautions against West Nile virus this summer
An observer editorial warns that hot, monsoon conditions may boost mosquito breeding and West Nile risk. It notes Oklahoma and Texas outbreaks, Dallas County emergency, and CDC guidance. Readers should remove standing water, wear protective clothing, and use DEET repellents from June to September, especially August.
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Guidelines for Submissions at Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of up to 500 for guests and up to 300 for letters. Submissions must include author name city and a verification phone number. Anonymous entries are not allowed and the paper may edit for clarity AP style and space. The editors reserve the right to not publish any submission.
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Why Don’t We Celebrate VJ Day Anymore
ANTA FE columns mark the 67th anniversary of VJ Day recalling August 15 surrender news and Tokyo radio, noting celebrations in America and abroad. The piece links fading memory, political correctness, calendar confusion, and teaching about World War II to present attitudes toward victory and remembrance.
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Rio Rancho Library invites teens to stay involved this year
Rio Rancho Public Library reports 227 teens joined the summer reading program and invites teens and parents to use Esther Bone Memorial and Loma Colorado Main Library spaces. Teens can join TAG, suggest books online, attend craft and game programs, and receive bi monthly newsletters beginning Sept 1 to learn about new offerings and events.
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Corrections policy for Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer states it corrects errors of fact promptly. To notify an error, contact numbers are in the staff box on page 4 or leave a message at 891 7163, or email rcarpenter rrobserver.com.
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