Plaza hopes rise if Unser Boulevard links Rio Rancho to Albuquerque
The article notes Southern Plaza faces a dead end if Unser Boulevard is not built, as shoppers from Albuquerque pass newer centers on their way home. If the road connects the two cities, Southern Plaza would likely be the first center encountered. Location remains the top business driver.
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Christmas Gifts For Gardeners From West Side Pulp
Dr. Peavy promotes lasting gifts this Christmas including the book Super Nutrition Gardening by a Southwest expert and a living Christmas tree. He cites Treeland Nursery as a signing site on Dec 18 19 from 1 to 2 pm and details care steps for a potted evergreen tree indoors before planting outdoors. He notes the column ends for the year with West Side Gardening returning in spring and provides a contact number 897-7450 for gardening problems.
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Rio Rancho Holiday Events Spotlightscroll
The Friends of the Rio Rancho Library sponsor Breakfast with Santa at JB's Restaurant on December 18 from 8 to 9 30 a m Tickets are 35 at JB's The Asian American Association hosts George Wilson of Memories Radio at KIVA on December 18 Dress code includes a 7 p m dinner and dancing until midnight with a 12 donation for non members Information lines list several Rio Rancho activities including Meadowlark Senior Center Holiday Dance on December 15 and a Buffet on December 21 The Italian American Association plans a New Year Eve dinner dance featuring Shades of Blue cocktails at 7 p m dinner at 8 p m and breakfast at 2 a m for 25 per person The Rio Rancho Elks Lodge offers Friday dinners and dancing 5 30 to 8 p m Free bowling for all ages is at Ideal Lanes Saturdays from 2 to 4 p m Call numbers 892 8988 892 5255 or 92 3904 for details The Italian American Association bingo on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p m The Knights of Columbus Teatum Club bingo Sundays and Wednesdays at Veranda Road Council Hall Indian Pueblo Cultural Center presents dances crafts December 18 with Santa from 1 6 a m to 3 p Tam and more events through December 24 Albuquerque Light Theatre stages Beauty and the Beast December 3 19 Popejoy Hall hosts The Sound of Music December 17 through January 2 Tickets via Popejoy Ticketmasters or ACLOA box office
Giving Tree program promotes city beautification in Rio Rancho
Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful and New Mexico Clean and Beautiful promote The Giving Tree. Residents buy a live tree for the holiday season and may plant it after or donate it to the City of Rio Rancho. Donated trees are tax deductible. program supports public land landscaping, school grounds, and reducing landfill waste. Contact Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful at 891-7204 for details.
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New Mexico Clean and Beautiful
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Cathy Tyson
Noteworthy community updates from Rio Rancho and surrounding
Recent Noteworthy items include Rio Rancho officers for the American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 663 with Rugene Cole as president and Florence Mercer as vice president, plus several officers and board members. Civil Air Patrol officers received commendations at the New Mexico Wing holiday dinner, and Cibola High MCJROTC Air Rifle team earned medals at the Rio Grande High School Invitational with Kenneth Cook and Willie Podlesny each taking bronze. Community submissions are sought weekly for The Observer Noteworthy column.
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Rugene Cole
Florence Mercer
Phil Greenwald
Jeanne Greenwald
Arlene Beaton
Elaine Crawford
Eva Lopez
Rosemary Hellman
Ruth Joffe
William Criswelll
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Civil Air Patrol
Beverly Pepe
Robert Pomeranz
Mark Stalcup
Cibola High School
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