Coaches must model sportsmanship on and off the field
An observer editorial urges coaches to set the tone for fair play and safety from practice to game time. It argues coaches shape players and fans, stressing respect for opponents, officials, and civility among audiences, with emphasis on handling rivals and losses with dignity.
Governors and city leaders receive mixed notices at convention
Thumbs up to Gov Susana Martinez for highlighting women and Hispanics at the Republican National Convention. Thumbs up to the Governing Body for foregoing pay raises. Thumbs down to the 101 people cited for ignoring school zone signs during the first three days of school.
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Susana Martinez
What if you owned a Mariposa home in distress
Letter argues Mariposa residents face foreclosure and hidden facts about HDIC and Albuquerque Academy. It condemns HDIC for abandoning obligations, questions PID leadership, and urges residents and officials to demand answers and actions to protect homes and taxes.
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Mariposa
High Desert Investment Corporation
HDIC
High Desert
Albuquerque Academy
Rio Rancho
Mariposa East Public Improvement District
Sandoval County
Mariposa East
PID
Tamara Gutierrez
James Babin
Olivia Padilla Jackson
John Castillo
You
Cabezon
Paradise Hills
Albuquerque
New York
Mariposa East PLC
Sunday is Funday Draws 4200 Attendees in Rio Rancho
The seventh annual Mayor's Sunday is Funday attracted about 4,200 attendees including children. The event was supported by many sponsors and volunteers led by the Rio Rancho Kiwanis and Parks & Recreation with proceeds aiding local youth programs.
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Rio Rancho Observer
McDonalds of
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County Commission
CenturyLink
New Mexico Bank & Trust
Santa Ana Star Casino
Global Spectrum
Santa Ana Star Center
Rio Rancho Printing
OMI
Ch2m Hill
Waste Management of
New Mexico
HDR One Company
Clowns of Enchantment
Shrine Clowns Lodge 76
Valerie Espinoza
Lastrapes
Spangler & Pacheco, P.A
Klove
Guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer Submissions
The Rio Rancho Observer invites Guest Opinions and Letters to the Editor with word limits of 500 and 300 respectively. Submissions must include author name city and a verifiable contact number. Anonymous items are not considered.
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Rio Rancho Observer
Rick Carpenter
Corrections policy for Rio Rancho Observer
The Rio Rancho Observer outlines a timely fact correction policy. Readers can notify errors via staff box on page 4, call 891-7163 and leave a message, or email rcarpenter rrobserver.com for corrections.
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