Rio Rancho Leaders Narrow SAD 9 to Largely Hapsburg Area
The Rio Rancho City Council. led by Mayor Tom Swisstack. approved a narrowed Special Assessment District 9 to include only the Hapsburg Road area and the Church of the Incarnation. Pasilla area remains excluded. With about 38 of 58 homeowners opposing inclusion. the council faces two more votes before seeking bids for erosion mitigation work to protect properties from monsoon like storms.
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Church of the Incarnation
Monterrey Road
Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters
Submissions up to 500 words for guest opinions and 300 words for letters are welcome. Include author name city and phone for verification. The editor may edits for clarity AP style and space. Contact email mail address and fax provided, with questions to Andy Jones.
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City ramps misused for private driveways spark concern
LETTER TO THE EDITOR argues ramps installed for disabled access are being used as private driveway entrances at Willow Creek Rd and Sunlight Peak Dr in River's Edge III. It warns of safety risks with RVs and questions curb damage and enforcement. The author pivots to a broader rant about federal debt, QE, and a looming dollar collapse with speculative financial consequences.
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August memories in New Mexico history and reflection
The piece recalls August events tied to New Mexico, from Columbus and indigenous resistance to Kearny’s 1846 invasion, atomic bombings and surrender in 1945, to Smokey Bear’s 1944 adoption and wartime forest fire prevention efforts. It notes the mixed legacy and somber national memory, with a personal reminiscence of VJ Day celebrations.
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Nancy Pelosi
Christopher Columbus
New World
Columbus
Juan de Ofate
New Mexico
Rio Grande
el Paso
U.S
Stephen Watts Kearny
Kearny
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
United States
Pacific
Los Alamos
Tinian
Marianas
Guam
Saipan
Japan
New Mexico National Guard
Tokyo
Washington, D.C
Iwo Jima
Times Square
Las Cruces
Smokey Bear
Smokey
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