Excitement in Rio Rancho community invites involvement
A guest commentary highlights Rio Rancho’s vibrant calendar from the Rams' first home football game to new churches, a Ball benefiting the mayor, golf tournaments, and community drives. It urges neighbors to volunteer, attend events, visit stores, and join Harvest festivals while praising local spirit and growth.
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Rio Rancho leaders urged to pick strong, ethical administrator
Letters argue for a capable, uncorrupted city leadership to guide Rio Rancho into the 21st century. The writer praises Balmer, warns against Santa Fe influence and nepotism, and calls for an administrator with backbone and solid planning. The piece also covers political maneuvering and election fairness from Sandoval County Clerk’s office.
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Rio Rancho
Morris Gusowsky
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Weekend Appeals in NM
Labor Day weekend fans in Albuquerque and Santa Fe join a nationwide drive for Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, now in its 34th year, with tens of thousands participating locally to support “my kids.” The Observer urges readers to engage in local events and watch the telethon.
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Raffle Tickets Remain for Rio Rancho Mayor's Ball
Tickets for prize packages remain unlimited though the Sept. 11 Mayor's Ball is sold out. Winners need not attend. Packages include gift certificates, artwork, golf, flowers, hotel stays, shopping spree, and more. Purchase from Chamber of Commerce or City Hall. prices 5 for one, 25 for six, 50 for thirteen.
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Open letter questions voter purge committee balance
A reader to Sandoval County Clerk Sally Padilla criticizes a proposed purge committee for registering voters. The letter notes a proposed mix of two Democrats and one Republican and argues independents and Libertarian registrants are left unrepresented in the plan.
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Green Party
Sandoval
Sally Padilla
Padilla
Tam
Sam
Rio Rancho High School Stadium Cleanup Tribute
Gary Hreem praises Boys and Girls Soccer and Football Booster Clubs for removing over 250 wheelbarrow loads of sand from Rio Rancho High School stadium. Coaches Tim Magee and John Shepard and the boys soccer team led the effort, ensuring the stadium is ready for the community, students, and visitors.
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Tim Magee
John Shepard
RRHS
Gary Hreem
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The Observer invites letters up to 350 words preferably typed. Include name address and telephone for verification. address and phone will not be published. Unsigned letters will not be printed. Repeats by the same author will not appear in consecutive issues. The Observer may edit letters. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's opinions.
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