Editorial Opinion Support Is Here
The Observer notes neighbors aided Rio Rancho food and toy drives, with J C Penney’s and city departments contributing food toys and funds. DPS delivered to 35 families and helped 24 more, while state Human Services supplied needs. calls for annual and year round support grow with thanks and reminders to keep giving.
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Max Oberman
Joy Junction
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New Year’s Eve Rants and Hopes for a Safer Celebration
Theresa vents about New Year’s Eve parties and resolutions, calling the holiday depressing and chaotic. She complains of excessive drinking, late-night kissing, hangovers, and blunt TV specials, then argues for safer transport and a calmer celebration approach.
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Hollywood
Rudolph
Voters uphold Amendment 6 in NM Supreme Court ruling
The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously rejects a constitutional challenge to Amendment 6 judicial reform. Judge Richard Ransom writes that the Constitution protects the people’s vote, and the ruling stands as a precedent against future “sore loser” challenges by the defeated.
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What it's like when your mom dies column for teens
A teen recalls his mother Frances Watson dying after a stroke in 1985 at Casa Real Santa Fe and reflects on death, cremation, and mourning. He describes visiting his mother, the cremation process, ashes, and the democratic view of death, ending with a simple, transcendent moment she shared about seeing something in the clouds.
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Frances Watson
Santa Fe
Casa Real
Berardinelli Mortuary
Billy Rogers
Thad
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Sidewalk Survey New Year Resolutions Feature
The Observer asks readers for New Year resolutions in a sidewalk survey. City and city staff quotes emphasize aiming for improvement and best effort in 1989. Names include City Attorney and Rio Rancho officials pledging dedication and better performance.
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