Youth Conservation Corps memories and community notes
A letter set reflects on the Youth Conservation Corps experience in New Mexico, praising the program for building confidence in a shy teen who became a working parent. Other letters thank band director Charles Bartrug and Rio Rancho High School Band for Parade of Homes footage, and urge kindness and civic involvement in the community.
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Rhonda Root
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Charles Bartrug
Rio Rancho High School
Bani
Civic volunteers highlighted in Rio Rancho Hall of Honor
Guest commentary praises Terry Hibler and Marilyn Salzman for civic service on Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce boards, noting Hibler’s Hall of Honor induction and Salzman’s leadership. The piece cites community examples like Cal and Glenda Mowry’s Soap Box Derby and Evonne Joiner’s Christmas Twinkle Light Parade, stressing sustained volunteer impact and personal growth.
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Terry Hibler
Terry
Rio Rancho Chamber of Commerce
Marilyn
Cheryl
Rio Rancho
Cal
Glenda Mowry
Evonne Joiner
George Kitchens
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