Rio Rancho designates 19 dog friendly parks
City of Rio Rancho now allows dogs on leashes in 19 parks, with seven already having fenced dog parks. Officers will enforce leash and waste rules, with fines up to jail time for repeats. Residents urged to carry bags and follow posted guidelines to preserve open space for all.
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Submission guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor. Submissions must include name city and phone for verification. Word limits are 500 for guest opinions and 300 for letters. The paper may edit for clarity AP style and space.
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Remembering Why We Dropped the Atomic Bombs
Letter to the Observer recalls World War II atomic bomb use on Japan. A veteran’s son, Larry Wolverton, cites his father aboard the U S S Mobile in 1944 45 and argues the bombs saved American lives by forcing surrender after Hiroshima August 6 and Nagasaki August 9 1945.
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Cancer society seeks volunteer drivers for road to recovery
The American Cancer Society calls for volunteers to drive patients to and from treatment, offering free rides through Road to Recovery. Drivers use their own vehicles and contact 1-800-227-2345 to learn how to help and save lives. Monica Escalante Mission Delivery Great West Division.
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Green chile roars into St Felix Pantry with Seed2Need aid
Seed2Need partners with St Felix Pantry as New Mexico enjoys bumper crops of green chile amid wet weather. Donated produce boosts hunger relief, with Seed2Need citing 246,306 pounds given to 17 pantries in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties over five years. Local families relish fresh produce, with pantry roasters and tradition fueling hope.
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Manuel Casias Leads Development at St Felix Pantry
Manuel Casias serves as vice president of development for St Felix Pantry, guiding fundraising and community outreach efforts for the food aid charity.
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Boomerang bail bonds fail to protect communities in New Mexico
Arthur Pepin notes that money bonds allow dangerous defendants to be released and do not improve safety or court appearance rates. He argues for evidence based risk assessments and potential constitutional amendments to enable judges to deny release for truly dangerous defendants, as seen in New Jersey and federal courts.
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