Observers mourn victims of Rio Rancho scaffold collapse
An Observer editorial offers condolences and prayers for quick recovery to the injured after a six story scaffold collapse at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho. Eight workers were hurt and one died later Tuesday. First responders well commended. names of workers withheld. McCarthy Building Companies and Presbyterian declined to release details. Hospital expansion may be delayed, with thorough investigation expected to prevent future incidents.
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Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
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Rio Rancho Police
Corrales
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Ambulance Service
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Metro
Presbyterian
McCarthy Building Companies Inc
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Rio Rancho High School Sports Hall of Fame Class Two Inducted
The Rio Rancho High School Sports Hall of Fame announces its second class, featuring four athletes Brittany Burtner Stephanie Hightower Brandon McKinney and Brian Pitts two coaches Jennifer Boyden and Bob McIntyre and contributor Gary Hreem. Induction is planned before the Sept. 25 homecoming game.
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Brittany Burtner
Stephanie Hightower
Brandon McKinney
Brian Pitts
Boyden
City of Vision
Eldorado High School
McIntyre
Rams
RAC
Hreem
RAHS
Rio Rancho Sports Advisory Council
Hall of Fame
Rio Rancho Observer Guest Opinion and Letters Guidelines
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor but sets word limits of 500 for opinions and 300 for letters. Submissions must include name city and a verifiable phone number, with one printed submission per month, and may be edited for clarity AP style and space.
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New Mexico should seek new water sources amid drought
Letter urges exploration of innovative water options including the Augustin Plains Ranch in Datil proposing 54 000 acre feet of water to Rio Rancho and nearby communities. Author warns against reliance on a single source and urges Sandoval County and Santa Fe leaders to assess viability and affordability as a backup water supply.
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Animas
Observer
Augustin Plains Ranch
Datil
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County
Santa Fe
Local hiring urged to keep money in Rio Rancho economy
Citizen urges Santa Ana Star Center to hire locally, end outsourcing, and create a city tourism division. Calls for local water billing, more police for traffic, and a racetrack to attract tourism. Criticizes Redflex contracts and urges community-focused spending and development.
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Santa Ana Star Center
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Redflex
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
Sandoval County
Unsers
Externalities debate on who pays for pollution cleanup
Governor Martinez linked the Animas River disaster to EPA responsibility while urging cleanup. The discussion expands to broader externalities from production and consumption, asking who bears future costs for climate disruption and pollution and inviting public participation at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Rio Rancho on August 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Animas
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Animas River
St. Paul
Appreciation Letter Highlights City Councilor Smith Aid
Giovanna Brennan Corrales thanks City Councilor Shelby Smith for resolving a 15 year city dispute after prior attempts by officials failed. She notes Councilor Smith visited her home and followed through, leading to a swift, satisfactory correction and commendation of his constituency service.
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Naranjo
Tim Crumb
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Bond of Steel and Memory From a Wheelchair Trip to the Field
Roy Slezak recalls a decades old bond with Ron as they revisit a Babe Ruth and American Legion era field. Ron, now wheelchair bound after a leg amputation, relays a poignant ride to a park, shared memories of coaches, teammates, and a home run, ending with a promise to reunite in the lineup someday.
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MetLife Stadium
Third Ward Park
Tom Saba
Robin
Bered
American Legion
Ken Kurnath
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