Winterfest 2012 Lights Rio Rancho Parade Night
The city hosts Winterfest 2012 at Santa Ana Star Center with a Rudolph in Rio parade from 5 15 to 6 p m. donations of non perishable food and clothing fund Storehouse West and the Community Clothes Closet. Activities include train rides, luminaries, marshmallows, jump houses, films and music, plus storytelling at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center from 6 to 7 30 p.m.
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Submission guidelines for Rio Rancho Observer letters
The Rio Rancho Observer invites guest opinions and letters to the editor with word limits of 500 for guests and 300 for letters. Submissions must include author name, city, and phone number. The paper may edit for clarity and space, may not publish anonymous pieces, and reserves the right to not publish.
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Sara
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Viewpoints on taxes and politics echo in editorial letter
The writer criticizes Obama and Republicans over fiscal policy and tax changes. They claim middle-class taxpayers face higher burdens while wealthy individuals and corporations evade taxes via loopholes. The letter cites corporate bonuses and questions ethics office authority, ending with the name Bob Harpley from Rio Rancho.
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Bob Harpley
Rio Rancho
City council blamed for water rate hike in Rio Rancho
Gilberto Jaramillo voices frustration over a water-rate increase, accusing city leaders of tax and spend liberal governance, poor maintenance, and lack of proactive planning. He argues higher charges hurt local business and consumer spending while funds are wasted.
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Rio Rancho
Gilberto Jaramillo
Doomsday fears spark end date chatter for December 2012
The piece surveys doomsday predictions centered on December 21 2012 citing Sumerian myths, Mayan calendars, NASA science and public interest. It notes NASA’s assurances, recurring solar cycle peaks, and the booming market for survival kits as the public awaits any apocalyptic event.
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