Betta Ferrendelli Remembered By Rio Rancho Press Colleagues
Betta Ferrendelli, former Rio Rancho Observer editor from 2004 to 2007, reflects on a long journalism career and a passion for writing. She recalls producing a strong local paper and continuing to write for Western Media LLC since 2011. Ferrendelli also pursues a fourth Samantha Church novel, with Church portrayed as a reporter like herself.
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Betta Ferrendelli
Rio Rancho
Raley's
Journal, Tribune
USA Today
Hat
Samantha Church
Ferrendelli
Church
Ferrendelli Reflects on Rio Rancho Roots and Local News Ties
Friday Edition profile recalls Ferrendelli visiting Sandoval County and Tamaya Resort for a birthday, sharing how a 2004 publisher call brought her to Rio Rancho. She recalls traveling from Seattle, enjoying the Southwest, and launching community focus groups at the Observer to gather reader input.
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Ferrendelli
Sandoval County
Hyatt Regency
Tamaya Resort
Shane Maddox
Rio Rancho
Denver
Baggage Claim
Seattle
Shane
Tamaya
Land of Enchantment
Raton Range
Puget Sound Business Journal
Southwest
Observer
Sara Road
Senior drum majors lead area marching bands season
Patrick Griego Emma Kohl Kailene Bodley and Jose Martinez began with brass and woodwind in elementary school. They grew to drum majors guiding Cleveland High and Rio Rancho High bands through a competitive season culminating in Pageant of Bands and Zia Festival awards. A rainy practice sparked a turning point as the show clicked.
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Atrick Griego
Emma Kohl
Kailene Bodley
Kohl
Martinez
Cleveland High
Griego
Bodley
Rio Rancho High
Matt Casarez
Casarez
New Mexico
Wilson Stadium
Pageant of Bands
Zia
Leonidas
B.C
Cleveland
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Jose Martinez
Hummingbird
University Stadium
Antonio Sanchez
Asanchez
Cleveland High School
Patrick Griego
Rio Rancho High School
Kaiiene Bodiley
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