Rio Rancho 2015 a year of tragedy and renewal
An Observer editorial reflects on 2015 in Rio Rancho, noting the fatal shooting of Officer Gregg Benner and community mourning, alongside economic signs of recovery with new development near Unser corridor and Plaza Enchanted Hills. The piece also covers council votes, land-use progress, water concerns, and the move to a new newsroom while expanding online coverage.
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Rio Rancho
Gregg
Nigel” Benner
Rio
Southern Boulevard
Ridgecrest Drive
Ridgecrest
Northern Boulevard
Westside Boulevard
Golf Course Road
Unser Boulevard
Camino Encantadas
Quantum Road
NM 328
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Rio Rancho Library thanks donors for warm items and food
Rio Rancho Public Libraries thank residents for donations of hats mittens scarves and food for Storehouse West. The drive yielded 101 mittens 26 hat-and-glove sets 64 hats 42 scarves and three earmuffs aiding cold relief and holiday food access. Library director Lynette Schurdevin offers season’s greetings.
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Rio Rancho Public Libraries
Prediction on GOP tactics to block The Donald from nomination
Roy Slezak a Rio Rancho city councilor reflects on how Trump may be thwarted at the party convention and speculates Democrats benefit. He notes party infighting doubles as a threat to Trump primaries and cites a possible third party bid while contrasting with a future woman president and continued recovery.
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Seag Tee Ree
Trump
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Donald
America
Roy Slezak
Rio Rancho
City of Vision
Grand Canyon
Rio Rancho bond vote eyes 9 million road upgrade push
Rio Rancho officials argue for a March 1 general obligation bond to fund 9 million in road improvements over two years, including High Resort Boulevard and Sara Road. The plan requires a property tax increase, with potential future 9 million adds, totaling about 45 million over 10 years, to spur investment and improve quality of life.
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Rio Rancho
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Enchanted Hills
Sara Road
Rmm. Gov
Christian climate action embraced by evangelicals in Paris
Scientist Katharine Hayhoe urged faith and facts in Paris at a conference titled A Christian Response to Climate Change organized by A Rocha International Lausanne Movement and the World Evangelical Alliance. Speakers urged climate justice, noting fossil fuels harm the global South and calling Christians to care for creation alongside faith.
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Katharine Hayhoe
St. Michael's Church
Paris
France
A Rocha International
Lausanne Movement
World Evangelical Alliance
Hayhoe
Jean-Francois Mouhot
Mouhot
Jesus
Mouhet
Global
A Rocha
Efraim M. Tendero
NAE
Lausanne
Capetown
Solomon
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The Observer notes guest opinion pieces are published as submitted and reflect the author's beliefs. Publishing does not imply staff endorsement. The aim is a spirited, respectful community dialogue and invitations are welcome from all perspectives.
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