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Newspaper
Rio Rancho Observer
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1999
Page
2
The community notes rising expenses as schools shift more costs to parents for shoes, uniforms, supplies, activities, and fundraisers. The writer observes widespread patterns across New Mexico districts including Albuquerque Public Schools and Rio Rancho, with state funding directing money to operate schools and local districts holding control.
A reader questions how funding for schools is divided and raised by families, noting recurring parent contributions through taxes and direct payments. The piece contrasts New Mexico and other states, cites a Tucson example of a $25 uniform, and warns of growing costs potentially pricing out some children. It imagines a future where a child borrows to cover education costs, funded by investors tied to future earnings.
A note thanks volunteers for collecting about 4,200 pounds of perishable foods from a community list and joyful learning moments as children helped. Raley's is donating Albertson’s branded foods to Store House West, with help needed on Sept 2 for loading and transport. Call 892-2077. Carol A. Nesbitt, executive director.
Police blotter logs report multiple incidents in NM area including burglaries on Wagon Train Drive 23rd Avenue NE Seven Falls Drive and 39th Street SE. larcenies on Borealis Avenue Sara Road Rio Rancho Boulevard and Ridgecrest Drive. vandalisms on Sunset Road Alpha Court San Juan de Rio Drive Rincon de Ramos Drive and Bertha Road. assaults fights prowlers suspicious vehicles and a vehicle theft on Sprint Boulevard and other blocks. Major events include a shooting reported Aug 21 and several burglaries Aug 22 23.
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