Rio Rancho Big Event volunteers praised for service
Observer highlights ninth annual Big Event on November 19 in Rio Rancho where 550 students from Rio Rancho High School and partner schools completed tasks at 90 sites. 85 adult volunteers, including teachers and staff, supervised the effort, with work ranging from weeding to painting and tree trimming, showcasing strong community spirit.
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Rio Rancho Stadium hosts third straight 6A title clash high on hype
Citys football teams enjoyed stellar seasons with Rio Rancho Stadium set for a Class 6A championship showing the Rams and Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The Rams rode a perfect 12 game slate while Las Cruces, after avenging a prior loss to Cleveland, also logged a 12 game run.
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Conscientious Waste Manager Earns Reader Praise
A Rio Rancho reader shares a Thanksgiving tale of a Waste Management driver who stopped to pick up trash spilled from his truck. The observer praised the worker's quiet integrity, emailing the company with date and street details to commend the conscientious employee. The note quotes John Wooden on character and highlights the anonymous driver’s actions as a strong personal example.
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Students Help Improve Senior’s Yard After Big Event
Linda Mole supervised RRHS volunteers Michael M Quin D Conner K Ethan B and Jacinda D in a Nov. 19 Big Event cleanup. Nine bags of weeds removed, yard appearance improved. Senior on fixed income expresses gratitude for Saturday community assistance and civic spirit. Rose Faust Davis.
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California and New Mexico Budget Talk Sees Limits
A reader argues against secession rhetoric and urges restraint in state spending. It cites California overspending at about 127 billion and New Mexico overspending near 500 million, urging Santa Fe to balance the budget while noting reforms may require tough choices.
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Rio Rancho Resident Calls for Less Classroom Testing
Stephanie Ly urges Rio Rancho Public Schools to curb over-testing after the district adopted iStation and added monthly computerized assessments. She notes seven extra testing periods, plus NWEA and PARCC, request educator and parent involvement to improve learning and reduce interruptions.
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City leaders' impact moratorium and commercial growth doubt
City officials promise business friendliness but action lags while commercial growth shrinks. New starts total only three through January and no appraised value since April elections. In 2014 during the moratorium commercial construction reached over $121 million, while by Oct 31 2016 year to date valuation stands at about $1.52 million.
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