Cleveland High Storm claim third straight 13-0 season
The Observer salutes Cleveland High School football, noting their 48-35 win over Eldorado at Thunder Bolt Stadium caps a perfect season. Led by quarterback Gabe Ortega, running back Landry Hayes and a stifling defense, the Storm set the school and state records for points in a season while again finishing undefeated. The piece highlights a storied program and the pride it brings to Rio Rancho.
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Free college or free students from college debate
The piece argues whether free college benefits society or drains resources. It contrasts public schooling as free with college, notes high tuition growth, rising debt and loan defaults, and cites personal experience in education and varied paths like trades. It questions the push toward universal college and suggests valuing all education including trades.
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Thomas Jefferson
Frieda
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
New Mexico State Teachers College
New Mexico
Upstate New York
Three Rivers
White Oaks
New Mexico State University
Air Force School of Photography
America
Sweden
Ireland
NMSU
Get rid of cameras now or let voters decide
Wayne Price urges Rio Rancho officials to rescind the red light camera program or place it on the ballot after a 2014 survey suggested 89 percent wanted removal. He notes the city manager Keith Riesberg renewed funding for another year and asks immediate action to allow a public vote.
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Rio Rancho
Mr. Wilkins
Ms. Robinson
Ms. Everett
Mr. Scott
Mr. Smith
Clayton
Keith Riesberg
Riesberg
People of
Rio Rancho Council's Public Spats Draw Distant Criticism
Kristi McFarlin Kaiser slautern Germany says the Rio Rancho City Council embarrasses residents with mudslinging and public infighting. She notes locals and newcomers from Germany observe, feeling let down by leaders who should unite instead of airing disputes in forums.
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Spirit of Christmas gifts and giving at St Felix Pantry
In Rio Rancho, the spirit of Christmas lives in givers of all ages. St Felix Pantry reports 8200 pounds of food collected by the Rio Rancho Police Department and generous donations from individuals and organizations as they strive to feed local families and children during the season. Jack Bunting, president of the pantry, notes the value of voluntary giving and invites volunteers or donations, contact 227 7095 or jbunting stfelixpantry.org.
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St. Felix Pantry
Rio Rancho
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Viewpoints and guest letters are published as submitted without fact checking or corrections. They reflect the author’s opinion and not Observer endorsement. The aim is to foster spirited respectful community dialogue and welcome submissions from all perspectives.
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