Rio Rancho Public Schools again high in New Mexico graduation rates
Our View lauds Rio Rancho Public Schools for a 2014 graduation rate of 84.4 percent for the class that began in 2010, well above the state average of 64.5 percent. The piece notes Cleveland High’s 90.1 percent, Albuquerque Public Schools’ decline, and calls for continued improvement while praising ARPS students, staff, and administration.
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Sandoval County eyes online airing of board meetings
County commissioners consider videotaping meetings for public access. District 2 commissioner Don Chapman leads push with Rio Rancho ally Glenn Walters and Bernalillo ally R James Dominguez open to the plan but seeking more details. Concerns about rural Internet access and potential costs are noted, with a YouTube link proposal as a practical start to boost transparency and engagement.
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City backs vehicle seizure law against drunken drivers
Dirk Knowles of Rio Rancho writes to support the city’s vehicle seizure rule, arguing one drunken driving offense is enough and repeat offenders should be barred from driving. He blasts courts for leniency and praises the governing body for taking action to protect lives over revenue.
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Homelessness in New Mexico Spurs Multi-Agency Effort
Manuel Casias of St. Felix Pantry announces Albuquerque Heading Home a city wide collaboration with public private and non profit partners to reduce chronic homelessness in central New Mexico. The program coordinates monthly food deliveries to the Heading Home Downtown Albuquerque Annex via the Storehouse and partner agencies.
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My Baseball Glory Days Remembered by Ray Slezak
Ray Slezak recalls mid February as the start of spring training and his childhood love of baseball. He describes listening to reports from Florida and Arizona, playing attic games with Topps cards, and dreaming of the crack of the bat as Mantle and Maris chase Babe Ruth’s season record.
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Lawmakers push across the aisle on New Mexico wage bill
State lawmakers urge end to gridlock and back a compromise on right to work with a minimum wage increase to eight dollars per hour. Republicans cite minority history and bipartisan support for job growth, while Democrats support broader economic impact.
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