New Rio Rancho councilor Flor brings strong credentials
The Rio Rancho Governing Body unanimously confirmed Jennifer Flor to fill Councilor Shelby Smith's District 5 seat. Flor, a 34 year old civil engineer and former Public Works project manager, will bring youth and the area's first female majority in 35 years, while Smith steps down to help his parents in Phoenix.
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Jennifer Flor
Shelby Smith
Rio Rancho
Gregg Hull
Smith
Flor
City Public Works Department
Phoenix
Fans urged to show class at high school soccer game
A Cleveland stadium crowd episode highlights the push for sportsmanship beyond players and coaches. The New Mexico Activities Association promotes competing with class as officials face taunts and even pursuit after contests, prompting calls to let it go and support fair play during the 2016-17 school year.
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Cleveland
Thunderbolt Stadium
America
New Mexico Activities Association
U.S
NMAA
Rio Rancho
Maintain Your Commitment to Schools Bond Support
Rio Rancho leaders urge voters to approve the Aug 30 bond for Rio Rancho Public Schools. Noreen Scott cites 25 years of economic development linked to strong schools, noting high scores, scholarships, and quality facilities as keys to attracting business and preparing students for future jobs.
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Rio Rancho
Noreen Scott
Rio Rancho Economic Development Corp
Investment in high-quality teachers fuels Rio Rancho growth
Mike Skolnick argues Rio Rancho, the City of Vision, should continue investing in top teachers and facilities to sustain high test scores and attract residents and businesses. He cites studies linking quality schools to higher home values and long-term economic gains, noting a $24.5 million school promises 40 to 50 years of community asset value.
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Rio Rancho
Sandoval
Tion
Rust Hospital Levy Draws Scrutiny by Local Reader
A Sandoval County reader questions Rust hospital's request for operating subsidies from taxpayers. He accuses the facility, part of Presbyterian Health Services, of seeking public funds without Blue Cross contracts and calls for an independent audit of finances and executive compensation.
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Rust Hospital
Sandoval County
Angela Ward
Rust
Blue Cross
Michigan
Idaho
Presbyterian Health
New Mexico
U.S
Sandoval
Rio Rancho bond drive urged by local senior citizen group
A Rio Rancho senior and former businessman urges voters to back a school bond, arguing it funds aging classrooms, roofs, HVAC, safety upgrades, and digital learning. He notes no tax increase if approved and emphasizes long term community resilience and student preparation for a global economy.
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Rio Rancho
Drew
New Mexico
Remembering Bill Mauldin and the WWII generation
The piece laments younger generations forgetting World War II figures like cartoonist Bill Mauldin and his Willie and Joe. It reflects on aging, reverence for elders, and limited modern acknowledgment of the Greatest Generation amid a halftime tribute to a WWII combat flyer who lived to 95.
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Mexico
Bill Mauldin
Bill
Mauldin
Willie
Joe
NMSA
Gerald Thomas
Thomas
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